“The Good and the Bad: How Social Media Affected Me as a Gen Z Individual”
When we think about social network platforms we can see that more and more people dive into these types of media , we cannot deny the fact that social media has become a huge part of our lives in which it allows us to communicate with others and share interests. Social media platforms also helps us to promote the works of those who like to write , draw and other interest in life but as much as the possibility that the social media can provide, there are also some bad sides to it some people who cannot resist from using it. There are also a lot of scammers or trolls in social media because you don't know the person behind the screen. Some people may lack or have difficulties in socializing in real life and social media has helped them to build their social lives. Social networking platforms serves as a rendezvous in working and promoting one’s self. However, these types of media bring negative effects in some aspects of life for Gen Z users.
While social media has great advantages, it also carries many disadvantages, particularly for the youth. As a Gen Z individual, social media is negatively affecting my behavior, mental health, and physical health. In terms of behavior, I sometimes have a difficult time interacting with others face to face which might lead to unsociable behavior. With social media it has become impossible to avoid bad news and the negative influences on our lives. It turns out, I sometimes feel unhappy with the current circumstances leading to mental health problems with self-esteem, depression and many more. In terms of physical health, I already experienced some side effects of excessive use of social media. One of the them is the eye strain especially that we are attending virtual classes. Lastly, the lack of sleep and stress which can cause a negative impact on our health. There are a lot of pros and cons of social media but do not forget to live the real life and don't spend all your free time scrolling through your feed before it consumes the whole out of you.

















