The fear of missing out (FOMO)

FOMO  is a form of social anxiety — a compulsive concern that one might miss an opportunity or satisfying event, often aroused by posts seen on social media websites.

An envious definition: wishing you had what another person has, which can be a possession, an experience, etc....

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...

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...