be more personal; in other words, your mood may affect how you feel about what you see rather than the content itself. “Negative images also can lead to negative emotions, such as sadness, frustration, anger, and anxiety,” says Rodriquez. “People may react differently to the same images, but the effect will be some form of stress response triggered by negative emotions.” So be careful not to go on social when you’re feeling blue. And if your Facebook friends tend to share happy, uplifting news, checking your feed could help lift your mood too. Next, check out the stress “facts” you should stop falling for.
- James Rodriguez, PhD, MSW, Director of Trauma-Informed Services at the NYU McSilver Institute and New York State-licensed clinical social worker and psychologist.
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