Social media addiction: How essential oils can help teens beat it

Did you know that getting ‘likes’ on social media triggers a spike in your dopamine levels? That ‘comments’ give you an instant high? That ‘shares’ provide a hit of pleasure?

Social media addiction: How essential oils can help teens beat it

What do you notice here?

The terminology makes social media sound like a drug.

Here’s the kicker: it is. A completely legal, instant-access drug every teen can access 24/7.

It’s no wonder that social media addiction is a very real problem, and that social media anxiety and depression are common issues in teenagers worldwide.

The solution?

Not that simple. Social media is everywhere, and it’s not realistic to cut it out completely. What teens need are coping mechanisms to deal with the negative effects - and a helping hand from nature.

Read on to find out more about why social media can cause teens trouble and about science-backed solutions that have helped many cope with the feelings of anxiety and depression that platforms like TikTok, Facebook, Tumblr, Snapchat and Instagram can cause.

 

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