10 Reasons To Quit Social Media

Yes, we get it, obviously social media has been an essential way to, well, socialize in the midst of social-distancing, but think about it: has it really done more good than harm? Between the daily doomscrolling, the wasted hours you spend laughing at stupid 15-year-olds on TikTok, and the creeping comparisons you can't help but make between you and some random influencer, the attachment to your phone as an extension of your arm may be making this already shitty situation worse. Study after study has linked social media use to mental health struggles like depression and anxiety, and actually leads to people feeling less connected with others. If you needed a reason to finally delete the apps (even if just for a week!), click through for ten!