Social media platforms are designed in a way to hook you. It can be tempting to spend minutes or hours at a time scrolling through your social media feeds. Social media addiction isn’t an official disorder, but it’s definitely possible to use social media to the point that it affects your ability to function in daily life. In this video, learn the signs you may be addicted to social media.
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