Could This be the Cause of Your Depression

Let's start with a simple question, one I am sure you can answer. 

Are you ever shocked about the amount of screen time you average ever day? 

It is crazy the amount of time we can spend just staring at a screen. 

Where might I be going with this? let me tell you. 

I have a hunch that social media has contributed to the depression epidemic that has swept over the whole world in the last decade. Before you start setting your fingers to typing out a hateful comment, allow me to explain. 

Have you ever scrolled through social media and compared yourself to others? While watching someone else's life play out on youtube, have you ever wished your life was as good as theirs? 

Comparing yourself to others is one of the causes of depression. 

When you are spending this time alone on your phone, you are only thinking about yourself, this constant focus on you is not healthy, the more you think about things that are wrong with you, the worse you will feel. 

Don't get me wrong, I love social media, I have been able to stay in contact with those I love, as well as build my brand, but media can be addicting, and one must learn, to consume it in moderation.