Social media vs. real life
We’ve all warped the truth at some point on social media. Are you living an Insta lie?
Many of us have told little white lies to make ourselves look happier, healthier, more active, more sociable, more of this and more of that on social media (and even in real life). We want everyone in our social networks to see us living our ‘best life‘. And there’s no harm in a bit of truth twisting, right? Well, sometimes not, but other times, maybe, there is.
So, when does it go too far?
Rather than representing real life, it’s easy for the online world to get in the way of reality. It can distort how we see both our own lives, and other people’s lives. We choose what we share and how we share it. Our online feeds quickly turn into highlight reels: everyone is their best self, always, and without fail. This even has the potential to become addictive, which isn’t good.
Ditch the Label has created a video that captures this point, showing the most popular lies that people tell online. Give it a watch – does any of this feel familiar?
Other support
- Fumble Talks: Tips for dealing with social media’s pressures on our mental health
- How to cope with cyberbullying
- The Mix – How to stay sane on social media
- YoungMinds – Social media and mental health
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Last Reviewed 16 August 2023
Image Credit: Daria Nepriakhina via Unsplash
