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Post by Admin on Aug 1, 2017 16:32:41 GMT -4
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Post by Kristin O'Connor on Aug 1, 2017 17:29:59 GMT -4
Twitter seems to worsen both trait and state anxiety while having minimal evidence of relieving such anxiety. A person with persistent anxiety may have the opportunity to relate to fellow twitter users about their symptoms but the constant comparisons and feeling of inadequacy will eventually take its toll. With the increased exposure to tragedies going on throughout the world state anxiety will inevitably increase as well. Although some would argue this also provides a stage for people to discuss what is going on and relieve anxiety about such events. Seeing people doing or achieving things that are not possible for you to would also increase state anxiety. Twitter increases anxiety no doubt, and it also seems to highlight people’s shortcomings and insecurities as well. It seems as though the answer is maintaining a healthy balance, and as with all social media, this seems to be an impossible task to achieve.
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Post by Monica Gifford on Aug 1, 2017 18:21:00 GMT -4
This article discusses how twitter can cause anxiety in its users, especially those of the minority groups. The social media website is full of daily news articles and along with those articles comes the opinion of complete strangers. Those opinions can be anxiety provoking as users begin to compare themselves unnecessarily to others. It is important for people who are suffering from anxiety triggered by social media to understand how simple it is to cut the cord on those websites. I think they will find that their anxiety is more manageable that way.
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Post by Nikki Brar on Aug 1, 2017 19:22:26 GMT -4
Twitter has a tendency to be the known as the best and worst place. I think this article highlights that well. Twitter holds a slew of information and in seconds, and depending on how many people you follow, the information will continue to flow in. As all social media, there are many cons. As it states in the article, people have a tendency to compare their worst qualities with everyone else's highlight reel. It is important to keep in mind that people are more likely to share the best parts of their day, their highest achievements, and their cute dog because that's generally what people will be interested in seeing. On the contrary, sharing your persona and inner despair on twitter may also also get a good response because people seem to love nothing more than being able to relate to one another. All in all, I think having such a rapid influx of information all at once is bound to cause anxiety in people, but I also think that's what keeps people coming back for more.
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Post by Russell Garcia on Aug 1, 2017 19:29:29 GMT -4
People suffering from anxiety are at risk of an exacerbation of their symptoms while using Twitter. If a person with an anxiety related disorder is using Twitter to interact with other users with similar symptoms the platform can offer a positive way for them to discuss and console each other online. Problems arise when the vast connectivity that twitter provides is used to compare one's successes and failures. To see someone's victory post is to acknowledge ones own shortcomings in an instant. What's worse is that these victory tweets can enter your Twitter feed by the dozens! It's like walking into a room full of billionaires at an awards assembly wearing nothing but underwear. Where's your victory post? Why can't I post those things? Am I falling behind? That other medical student is 10 years younger than I am and I'm struggling to pass my exams. What am I doing with my life? It's those feelings of self doubt in the face of oceans of success that make Twitter a dangerous place for someone with any level of anxiety. If you have a specific goal for using Twitter, then it's less likely to evoke anxiety. It's when you search around, passively moving from place to place, reading what others are posting and sharing, that is when twitter can be destructive. Before you know it, your time is gone and it's late at night. Did you get your project done? Maybe you should stay up late and finish it. Wow. This is a serious issue for people trying to maintain a strict schedule. It should come with a warning label.  |
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Post by Anis Said on Aug 2, 2017 9:49:30 GMT -4
How Twitter Fuels Anxiety
Twitter and other social media outlets can be a source of anxiety for anyone. It is the place where you can see how your friends and other family members are doing. When one feels that others are doing better in life than they are, then they become envious and jealous which makes the person feel bad for feeling this way and this leads to more anxiety. Usually successful people post things on twitter that they are proud of, they don’t post embarrassing things which makes one think that these people are perfect and that their lives are simply amazing. This is why I don’t use twitter and try to avoid other social media outlets in order to control my anxiety and mood. What makes me anxious about twitter these days is that some political figures in this country are using it very actively. I am afraid it can cause war with other nations if these politicians are not careful with what they tweet.
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Post by Ingrid Villanueva on Aug 2, 2017 10:04:10 GMT -4
I get the argument and the point the author is trying to make. Sometimes I feel I am hungry all the time when Im browsing through Pintrest or Instagram and it is because all the food pictures Im constantly looking at. It may sound kind of funny but is an example about exposure and how we feel and interpret our feelings. The same goes for feelings such as anxiety, anger, empowerment. All of these can be triggered by social media. But people that are aware of this are able to work or cope better than people that are not that aware or do not have the capacity, emotional or intellectual to deal with them. At the end, Social media can be a positive tool but the way we use it and how is our mental stability will ultimately determine the positive or negative impact it may have in our lives.
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Post by Mario Mejia on Aug 2, 2017 14:25:41 GMT -4
It's clear that twitter, and any social media outlet for that matter, can exacerbate both trait and stress anxiety. We live in a time where anything and everything is just a click away, including gratification. While it can be an outlet to share your thoughts, your feelings, your insecurities with strangers and friends alike you do not know how receptive people will be to it. That is just one aspect of how social media can effect a persons anxiety. Through social media there are numerous ways to increase anxiety, from the news of events occurring around the world, to the number of followers you have. In my opinion social media does more harm than good for those suffering with anxiety.
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Post by Kelly Thomas on Aug 2, 2017 20:40:26 GMT -4
How Twitter Fuels Anxiety
Without a doubt, Twitter causes anxiety to those who use it. While the website's founding principle is rooted in the freedom to express one's self, this can lead to some unintended consequences. Especially to those who are prone to harassment.
"The cycle of anxiety on Twitter use can be especially bad for women, non-binary and queer people, and people of color." This is especially true when the people behind the username are anonymous and hundreds of miles away. Their freedom to say and do anything is both a freedom and a curse on society. On one hand, people have the instant gratification of making a witty remark online, but, on the other, the lack of any repercussions to those who make hurtful comments are free to say anything that's on their mind. The quote by Oscar Wilde still holds true, "give a man a mask and he will show his true face."
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Post by Maryse Bakouetila on Aug 3, 2017 8:34:32 GMT -4
The popularity of social media has come with some added pressure that is especially noticed by people suffering of anxiety. One of the aspects of Twitter is that popularity can be measured by the number of followers, which makes the comparison game inevitable. People with anxiety have found comfort in being to share what they are experiencing from the safety of being behind a screen, and they have been able to find a community of others who feel the same. It has helped easing the feeling of isolation. However, being bombarded with multiple articles and tweets about successful people have heightened both their trait and state anxiety. It seems that despite their efforts, they are still not enough and they are still behind. Although it is important to keep in mind that social media magnifies the successes but not necessary the processes to get there, people keep comparing themselves to a finish product without considering that they are still in the process. Thus, although Twitter has become a place of comfort to find a community of people battling anxiety, it has also become the place where they are continuously reminded of what society labels as their inadequacies. It would be interesting to compare the group of people that leaves Twitter to the group that stays on Twitter, and to analyze whether the benefits of a virtual community outweighs the drawbacks of exacerbated trait and state anxiety.
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Post by Riuyinosa Egharevba on Aug 3, 2017 15:03:16 GMT -4
There are two sides to every coin. Social media outlets such as twitter, facebook, instagram and snapchat can either aggravate or alleviate anxiety. For many people it is an outlet to get out your feelings and emotions. Feelings that some people find it easier expressing online. Some people treat social media like a drug. They get there fix 7 days a week, multiple times a day. If they are ever unable to get there daily fix some people may experience mild variations of withdrawal symptoms. There are two types of anxiety: state and trait. Many social media outlets have the potential to aggravate state as well as trait anxiety. This is due to the continuous flow of new information as well as the comparisons we make with one another. Many individuals take social media breaks which may help some that are very dependent on social media find balance.
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Post by Omar Perez on Aug 3, 2017 20:35:47 GMT -4
Twitter, like all social media, gives the opportunity to individuals to express themselves and attempt to construct a social image for themselves. This has resulted in social media presence becoming a symbol or embodiment of social status, where people compete to stand out to gain social “acceptance” and “status”. Another interesting point is that social media gives an unprecedented freedom to individuals as its disconnects them from the usually barriers such as not having to face the individual face to face and anonymity. This results in people being extremely crude about their remarks and action on social media, as there is no direct or immediate consequence. So when we combine this “freedom” of expression that social media brings with the platform to build individual social presence the results is a rampart flow of emotions and opinions. Many of which can have strong effects on individuals as they are exposed to crude criticism, imposed ideas of how he/she should be physically and socially, etc. This results in a lot of pressured placed on individuals that fall prey to this. This pressure can lead to anxiety, depression, anger, feelings of decreased self-worth, and so.
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Post by Amanda Bailey on Aug 3, 2017 21:50:22 GMT -4
I found it interesting how the article provided insight into the positive and negative aspects of using social media outlets, such as Twitter and its effects on anxiety. On one hand, Twitter and other forms of social media are readily accessible and somewhat easy to use. People can share their experiences, express their emotions and support one another, all without having to be face-to-face. On the other hand, the content on Twitter, or any other social media outlet may fuel anxiety. However, it is important to keep in mind that not everyone deals with anxiety the same way. People suffering from anxiety may find relief by deactivating their Twitter account, or they may stop following some individuals or groups. Increasing awareness about time management might by beneficial for those who feel like using social media apps or websites are distracting and overwhelming; for instance, learning when and how to take breaks.
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Post by igbudu Akpewe charles on Aug 4, 2017 9:12:25 GMT -4
As we all know twitter is a place where anything can happen, the good bad and ugly happens on there.if we go on twitter today we see that even presidents share their thoughts on there.the reason why I think twitter fuels anxiety is cause according to the article we can see that before anyone joins twitter I think they are less anxious cause the wont worry about what they are going to post and how they are going to post it,cause the major problem on twitter today is making sure that you don't post anything that will attract the wrong meaning.and according to Azadeh Aalai we compare ourselves to individuals who are of higher status and acheivement more than us and why do we do so cause we look at their life style on twitter and make comparisons not knowing what they had gone through.so I will conclude by saying that we should try and go on to twitter for the right reasons.
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Post by Karely Correa Calderas on Aug 4, 2017 9:39:10 GMT -4
Social media is a powerful tool used nowadays. The article talks about the relationship between twitter and psychological conditions with anxiety. I think that social media puts a lot of pressure in people, especially the young people who follows their favorite celebrities and would like to imitate them. Social media is not regulated or scrutinized by no organization in specific because anyone can open a fake account and be whoever they want to be. Also, strangers can give their opinions in articles posted and that influences the thoughts of others. The important thing here is that people with psychological conditions such as anxiety should be monitored using social media because everyone can post whatever they want and it could be something that will exacerbate the anxiety of the patient.
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