How to Be Yourself in a Society That Wants You to Be Normal?

Risking Our Mental and Physical Health

Photo by Lidya Nada on Unsplash

Social media has made it so much easier to connect with people worldwide. But what happens when you don’t want to be connected? What happens when you don’t want to be ‘normal’?

In our society, we are often bombarded with images of normal. We see ‘perfect’ people on social media who seem to have it all together, and we start to feel like we need to be like them to fit in.

We are constantly exposed to different types on social media, significantly impacting our perception of what is expected. These perceptions are often shaped by how we see ourselves compared to others.

Social media has created an environment where people feel pressure to portray themselves as perfect and happy all the time. This can be damaging for those struggling with mental health issues or other difficulties in their lives.

Social media also affects how we perceive ourselves and our bodies, which has led to a rise in eating disorders like Orthorexia Nervosa and Body Dysmorphia.

We need t…