Difficulties caused by modern technology

A young man is plagued by social networking anxiety.

A lot of people see social networking as a great asset. Yes, they can be used for quick and important communication. On the other hand, sometimes they offer too much and can make people immerse you in a virtual world for several long hours. It is precisely because of such scenarios that the anxieties associated with the virtual world and, by extension, with social networks have arisen.

What brings on the anxiety called FOMOMO?

These are anxious feelings associated with the possibility of missing something important. It means that you're getting depressedfor example, when you have to go to work and you don't see new photos on social media. Or when your mobile phone runs out of power and you can't give a status quickly. In short, you can't imagine missing out on the virtual world.

Other anxieties related to social networks

But there are more than enough similar anxieties. They all have similar abbreviations based on their English names. In the following questions and answers, we will introduce you to other anxieties associated with the virtual world.

What do you mean by FOJO?

A certain fear of commenting on your friends on social media. Not feeling confident enough to post anything or embarrassed about the photos you take.

What does the acronym MOMO stand for?

Anxious state regarding social networks. It makes you feel strange when your friends are not active online. You get the impression that they are probably having too much fun and don't have time for social networking.

What is BROMO?

This is based to some extent on MOMO. You assume that friends don't want to interact on social media because they feel sorry for you, lest you get jealous. That's why they don't post any new posts or photos.

What does JOMO stand for?

It's a slightly different model of anxiety that less social people have. They are happy when everyone lives on social media without them, and conversely, sometimes present their domestic ease.

What is the anxiety called SLOMO?

You feel anxious whenever you know you've missed something. For example, an entertainment, party or other event subsequently featured on social media.

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