It started with just a few minutes of scrolling, a harmless habit before bed. Before I knew it, I was glued to my screen, bouncing between apps, refreshing feeds, and diving into endless comment sections. It wasn’t just a waste of time — it was quietly fuelling my anxiety. If you’ve ever felt a tight…
Teenagers today seem to have it all — smartphones, endless information, social media fame — but beneath that glossy surface, anxiety is silently weaving its way into their daily lives. I’ve seen it up close with my niece, who went from a bubbly, outgoing girl to someone who dreads going to school because of “this…
Scrolling through endless curated posts used to be something I did with a cup of coffee in hand, winding down at the end of the day. But somewhere along the way, it shifted. It started to feel less like relaxation and more like silent self-judgment. That quiet internal whisper: “Why am I not doing as…
It hit me during a weekend scroll through social media—everyone was somewhere, doing something incredible, while I sat there with this gnawing tension in my chest. You know the kind: that strange mix of envy, inadequacy, and anxiety that makes your heart race even though nothing’s actually happening. That was my first taste of what…
Scrolling through perfectly curated feeds, watching people nail public speeches, or reading viral tweets with thousands of likes—social media can be inspiring… until it’s not. I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve felt my chest tighten after doomscrolling late at night or comparing my messy real life to someone’s digital highlight reel. If…