7. Technology and Social Media

Inspired by the Netflix documentary, “The Social Dilemma”, we decided to explore our own relationships with technology and social media. Numerous studies have shown the danger of too much screen time...but what happens when a screen is your main source of connection during a pandemic? Britt talks about the importance of cleansing your feed of accounts that make you feel bad, and offers tips and tricks other than just blocking or unfollowing. Ameera shares a bit about their rejection sensitive dysphoria, and how it makes being left on “read” difficult to cope with. We discuss the dangers of fitness instagram, and the benefits of therapy instagram. Some of our favourite accounts include: @thebodyisnotanapology @decolonizingfitness @silvykhoucasian @yourdiagnonsense @jordanpickellcounselling @soyouwanttotalkabout