Last Updated on June 21, 2020
In some cases, these online attacks provoke such negative effects on the victims’ mental health that even lead them to commit suicide. Cyberbullying is a very serious matter that, unfortunately, is only now beginning to be treated as such.
6. Changes in appetite
Sharing appetizing food pictures on Instagram is hugely popular. Everybody does it, and it’s nearly impossible to scroll through a feed without coming across a picture of a tasty hamburger or a cheesy slice of pizza.
According to a study published in 2015 in the Brain and Cognition journal, these food images (as known on the internet) can make you crave unhealthy food even when you are supposed to feel full.
If you can’t control these sudden desires, your calorie intake will drastically increase, and it won’t take long before you put on some extra weight.
7. Anxiety and depression
The accumulation of all these problems we talked about can have a big impact on your mental health.
Anxiety and depression are among the most worrying problems of this modern era, especially as they are now affecting a great part of the younger generations. In part, we can blame social media for this. It is obvious that many young people are not mentally prepared for the social impact of these platforms.
It is also important not to be afraid to talk about the symptoms of mental illness and seek professional help to overcome any difficult situation. There is still a great deal of social stigma attached to mental health issues.
8. Spend more money
Every time you access your social media, you are immediately exposed to all kinds of marketing stimuli from all kinds of brands. This fact, combined with the major development of e-commerce, is making people spending more money on impulse.
But that’s not all. As we have stated before, some people feel obliged to have new experiences and buy new things to meet the expectations of their followers. This also drives them to spend money unnecessarily and often go beyond their means.
