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Thank you Wendi! I am so glad it had some helpful tips! I have definitely had to practice what I preach when it comes to Substack…it’s so easy to fall into that comparison trap here.
Dr. Amber, great post! So many of my clients/patients unearth a similar reality that their anxiety can be traced to constant comparison and the weight of social media that facilitates such comparison at any moment, at any place. This drip drip of anxiousness is pervasive. "The pain that we cause ourselves by engaging in constant comparison to others is profound." Beautiful insight. Thank you for this article.
The title of this post made me think of how I constantly seem to end up lost in the weeds of some transphobic content or other when I'm on my phone. I don't think this is an example of social comparison as described in the post, but the title really spoke to me in terms of choosing not to engage with hurtful content.
Thanks for that feedback Chanel, it's helpful. I know this topic has been written on extensively, so I wasn't sure if I had much to add. Glad it was still engaging!
Your words are so helpful and so true. Thanks, and I restacked your post because I think everyone can benefit from reading it!
Thank you Wendi! I am so glad it had some helpful tips! I have definitely had to practice what I preach when it comes to Substack…it’s so easy to fall into that comparison trap here.
Dr. Amber, great post! So many of my clients/patients unearth a similar reality that their anxiety can be traced to constant comparison and the weight of social media that facilitates such comparison at any moment, at any place. This drip drip of anxiousness is pervasive. "The pain that we cause ourselves by engaging in constant comparison to others is profound." Beautiful insight. Thank you for this article.
Thanks so much for reading and sharing Kay 🥰
The title of this post made me think of how I constantly seem to end up lost in the weeds of some transphobic content or other when I'm on my phone. I don't think this is an example of social comparison as described in the post, but the title really spoke to me in terms of choosing not to engage with hurtful content.
You had me at the title and held me through the whole post. Thank you for your insight!
Thanks for that feedback Chanel, it's helpful. I know this topic has been written on extensively, so I wasn't sure if I had much to add. Glad it was still engaging!
I think there is always room ❤️
Damn. This hit home.