This Is Why It's So Hard To Quit Social Media

Without a doubt,social mediahas changed our world forever.

Thanks to Facebook, we can keep in contact with our relatives in faraway lands.

But what exactly is it about social media that makes it so difficult to put it down?

And like all other addictions, social media platforms utilize a variable-reward system (viaCalifornia State University).

Over time, it trains your brain to want to check social media more and more often."

There are a few tell-tale signs according toAddiction Center.

Are you constantly checking, or thinking about checking your social media pages, feeds, or posts?

Lastly, do you feel a sense of withdrawal whenever you take some time off from using social media?

you could also impose restrictions on using social media during meals or when you’re spending time with people.