Researchers have dismissed the notion that frequent internet usage – in particular the use of social media – contributes to higher levels of stress.
A study by the Pew Research Center revealed that in general, regular web and social media users do not have especially high stress levels.
However, scientists did find there can be occasions when the social use of digital technology makes people more aware of stressful events in other people’s lives...
I was very skeptical of psychology and stuff – also, I didn’t trust telling a stranger personal things about myself, but it got to the point where I literally had no one to turn to and it was all getting too much to handle by myself. I ended up scared and completely alone, with very bad depression and drinking and drug problems…
I tried seeing a couple of different counsellors, and I think that is important – don’t just give up if you don’t like the first one you...
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