Social Media FOMO

I do feel FOMO sometimes scrolling social media like Instagram and TikTok. To cope, I remind myself that people share highlights, not reality. I limit screen time and focus on content that inspires me. Instagram is my favorite for positive, uplifting posts.

If you are addicted to social media, FOMO is a common phenomena. Even for those who are not addicted but use social media frequently, they might experience FOMO. For example, sometimes while watching my friends' reels, I strongly feel like I should also make more reels otherwise I will be left out. I think FOMO is not bad as long as you know how to handle these urges.

The first thing is that I am not on social media to seek validation from anyone. That by itself gives me immunity from FOMO. Second thing is that I have a positive self esteem, so curated lifestyle display doesn't move me because I know that most of the things on social media are fake. Facebook has the most users that always want to oppress other users. X is more positive.

There were times that I I used to feel like others have passed me by based on what they post on social media. You see my mates posting family pictures when I am yet to get a man that is serious enough to engage me. All that stopped when I visited a popular person that always looks so happy on social media. And I got to realize that all what she posts is just for engagements. She is not even truly happy in her marriage. Since then, I don't get pressured by social media posts.