What are Some good advantages of social media and some disadvantages , what to do in lockdown period?

During the lockdown caused by the Corona crisis, people living in homes increasingly raced toward social media, but now it also becomes tired and dull. Boredom complaints of restlessness people are high, but they do not agree. It repeatedly looms around social media like a kite. What to do so that balanced, meaningful use of social media can be ensured not only indecisiveness, doubt, but disappointment can bring positive energy. Somewhat the morale of the mind also remains high. The virtual stubbornness of social media is looking better than real days because there is no risk of Coronavirus infection here. But almost everyone's activated are around measured to overcome anxiety arising out of fear of the virus. According to software engineer Gagan Gupta, most of the people these days have become kites, and social media has become like candles for them. I, too, keep on scrolling on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, but I give up again. Remains restless, even after being bored from here, this cycle (to keep on scrolling) does not break. According to Gagan, however, he gets some relief when he finds that in this situation, he is not alone, but a lot of people. 

How social media becomes relief :

People were accustomed to instant updates. However, there were a lot of talks of disillusionment with social media. Its addiction has a severe impact on health, it was also agreed, but now all these things have been left behind. Research suggests that social media use increases during the time of disaster. According to the Cellular Operators Association of India, data consumption increase by almost 30 percent since lockdown. According to Jane Hancock, professor of communication at the world-famous Stanford University, the discussion and the activities on social media show what the mood of our society is and how it is reacting to this disaster. This feeling of being connected to the community gives relief to the mind. 

Why discomfort and boredom? :

  1. It is nice to connect to social media.  the time of lockdown, so it is possible after a time your mind will change. You suddenly start sinking deeper into its deep well. Do not understand its discomfort, but why is this so? In this regard, Professor of psychology department Lucknow University Madhurima Pardhan says, it is our habit that we seek immediate relief. Old things make us bored quickly, but if you are not able to stop yourself before coming in such a situation, then social media can easily take you into sickness e. Professor Madhurima Pardhan also explains social media is also making people creative in these days' lockdown. Those who are removing fear and nervousness with the help of social media. 

You are the most important :

If social media are not giving you the desire benefits, then it is in your interest to try to stay away from it for some time. Regarding this, Dr. Roberta Babb days, if if you do not understand the positive use of social media, then it is possible that after some time, fear, anger, and 'fear of missing out' can fill your mind. According to Roberta Babb, if you are using social media, a purposeless and restrained manner, it can put you into depression during these days. Remember, you must also actively effort to avoid depression. According to Madura, nothing is more significant than maintaining mental stability. Due to this, you can get the energy to fight this lockdown period due to Coronavirus. 

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