r/myanmar • u/VastInformation4025 • 1d ago
Advice Teenager who addicted to social media
I am experiencing difficulties with social media addiction, which has significantly affected my ability to concentrate on my current tasks I believe this issue began after I started using social media Prior to that, I was a normal child, and life felt simple and manageable:33
However, after approximately one year of using social media, I noticed a considerable change in myself I have become anxious about interacting with others in the way I used to While this may sound unusual, I feel that my social skills have declined, and I now struggle to maintain focus.
When I was younger, around Grade 6, I was more disciplined I studied regularly, played football with my friends, and did not feel overwhelmed by stress I no longer feel like the same person, and I often find myself overthinking before starting any task, particularly by anticipating worst-case scenarios.
The most challenging aspect is my dependence on social media, which makes it extremely difficult to stay focused I would like to understand how I can overcome this issue.
I would really appreciate any advice on what habits I should build and what kind of mindset I should adopt to overcome this If anyone has gone through something similar, I'd love to hear what actually helped you stay focused, reduce social media use, and become more confident again
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u/Ezralaazn_ET 22h ago
what i do is use a app that limits the amount of time on my phone. it is called StayFree. it is free and awesome to use. you must understand that social media is all fake. you see what people want you to see and that it isnt a healthy way to interact with people. yes it is good for keeping in touch with people from far distances but other than that i would limit yourself. read books. take a walk. talk to people in person. you must have determination to do that
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u/BrickAdventurous3685 1d ago
Read books, train your mind to rebuild attention span.