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What’s going on? · 2 min read

Social media

A feed can be fun and still leave you feeling mentally exhausted.

Why it can feel this way

Infinite scroll, comparison and the possibility of a new message keep your attention on standby.

Try this now · 2 min

Put your phone out of reach for one song. Notice whether your shoulders or breathing change.

How to say it

“I need a break from this conversation. I’ll reply when I can think clearly.”

When to get more help

Tell a trusted adult or qualified professional when this keeps coming back, changes sleep or school, or feels too heavy to manage alone.

Walk it through · about 2 min

What happened?

Three quick questions. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

1. What happened?

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