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The Fear Of Missing Out
FOMO, or the fear of missing out on experiences we deem worthwhile, may make people feel they aren’t living their lives as fully as their counterparts are. Surprisingly, social media doesn’t seem to directly cause this phenomenon: Research has shown that people with no social media presence experience FOMO to the same degree as any social media-addicted person would.
If people’s basic psychological needs aren’t met, they are more likely to experience what is now called FOMO.
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The Bottom Line
While FOMO is usually viewed as harmful, could it ever be considered a good thing? It depends on what you do with it.
The feeling can even serve as a powerful motivator when people start listening to it thoughtfully and map out the approach to realistically achieve their goals.
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The Problem With Instant Gratification
Seeking out instant gratification can trigger FOMO. Reaching true contentment, meanwhile, can take plenty of effort — particularly for those who have faced significant trauma. We look for instant gratification because we are trying to avoid discomfort of any kind.
We are often taught that...
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Individual Susceptibility
Those with an unchecked ego, identity and codependency issues, and major insecurities are more vulnerable to FOMO. If someone lacked a healthy relationship with at least one caregiver growing up, they may participate in ...
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FOMO Inside the Brain
When FOMO involves distressing emotions, the stress and limbic systems are activated — namely, the amygdala and the hypothalamus. Social exclusion itself profoundly activates the amygdala and hypothalamus; they are one of the most robust stressors we experience.
Our brains may pull memory ...
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The fear of missing out
Another mental health phenomenon associated with social media is what is known as FOMO, or the "fear of missing out."
Consequently, social media sites like Facebook and Instagram seem to exacerbate the fear that you're missing something or that other people are living a better life than yo...
FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)
FOMO is the experience of worrying that other people are doing more interesting things than you, have more friends than you, and are just all around living a better and cooler life.
The prime source of FOMO is of course social media, which allows you to peruse the highlights of other...
Fear of missing out (FOMO)
The fear of missing out has always been there. But the explosion of social media has made FOMO more prevalent as we can easily see what all our peers are doing all the time.
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