R U addicted to social media?

Do you feel your social media use has become compulsive, that you “have to” use it?

Do you find it difficult not to engage in social media, even when you don’t really want to?

Do you find your use or desire to use social media rapidly growing?

Do you become angry, irritated, negatively emotional or physically affected, when you cut back or aren’t engaging in social media platforms?

Do you often find yourself preoccupied with social media, how you’re going to use it or what’s going on in the different social media platforms you use?

Are you neglecting other aspects of your life or have your offline relationships with your family and friends been negatively affected by your social media use?

If any of the above resonate with you, a re-evaluation of your social media use is likely in order. And while any formal diagnosis of addiction should be made by a professional, there are immediate, positive steps you can take to change your habits and begin to establish control over your use of social media and your mental health.