Is it possible to be addicted to social media?
Addiction & Recovery
Yes, social media addiction is a behavioral addiction characterized by compulsive use despite negative consequences to your life and mental health.
Social media platforms are designed to be addictive, using variable rewards to keep you engaged. If you find yourself compulsively checking feeds, feeling anxious when you can't, and neglecting real-life responsibilities or Interpersonal relationship, you may be experiencing a behavioral addiction. Digital detoxes can help reset your brain.