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Technology has usurped a major part of our lives weather we like it or not. People can create a network, make friends and even launch a business; there are numerous platforms available that everyone can choose from. Becoming popular is now just a matter of seconds and some people stop at nothing to be recognized. The selfie trend has taken the internet by storm and people just can’t seem to get enough of this hype.
But before you joined the bandwagon and get fully lost in it let it be known that psychologist believes that taking too much The selfie is form of narcissism. People who take so many selfies in a day and never seem to get enough of it should consider getting help before it’s too late. A classic example of this condition was what happened to Bowman, a student in the UK who became so obsessed with the taking the perfect selfie and attempted suicide when he failed to get it. Bowman was unaware of his condition but he was going downhill with losing weight, dropping out of school and not leaving his house for six months obsessing over the best selfie shot. When he failed to get it, he attempted suicide through overdose.
Some people may think its a harmless activity but parents should be very careful about these things. The internet has the ability of thwarting the facts for children and if they are not observant enough, they could lose the possibility of saving their children from severe psychological conditions. Does this seemingly innocent activity lead to mental illness and suicide? The answer is yes. Professionals revealed they have treated several cases of Body dysmorphic disorder who admitted that they had the compulsion of taking selfie several times in a day.
Even addiction to social media such as Facebook and Twitter has already been labeled as an addiction and according to public health officials, more than one hundred patients seek treatment every year. Taking a selfie promote the darn-if-you-will; darn-if-you-don’t attitude that sugar coats the low self-esteem of people suffering from many forms of depression. Even narcissistic people are know to be of very low self esteem and they have the unreasonable desire to be glorified in order to make up for any feelings of inadequacy.
What’ worst about this rising problem that so many people are unaware of is that digital narcissism, often puts too much pressure on people to achieve unbelievable goals such as become like a supermodel or a famous actor or actress. When the goal is not achieved, it creates a feeling of self-loathing. The sad part is there are people out there on social media who are not as sympathetic and instead of acceptance, they reinforce the feelings of inadequacy and add more pressure.
Narcs ism is the obsession with oneself and the opinion of others. These feelings are gratified through selfie and so many people are slowly becoming like it without really being aware of it. While social networking sites are fun and a good way to keep in touch and make friends, the sad truth is it can be harmful. Be more aware of what changes it brings to you and your love ones and avoid being lost in the hype of it.
