Most of us are guilty of posting a "thirst trap" – a photo where you know you look beautiful, handsome, sexy. You hit post and wait for the likes to flood your feed. But only a handful arrive, and it's been an hour.
How annoying. How humiliating. How ugly.
But just because those thoughts run through your head doesn't mean they're true. And mental health experts hope you take any social media fawning (or lack thereof) as just that.
"You might be thinking about how this is proof you're unattractive or that this is evidence of your perceived flaws," says Amy Morin, psychotherapist, author of "13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do" and the host of a podcast. "But there are lots of factors that might affect how much attention you get – from algorithms and timing to your audience's preferences all play a role. But the amount of attention you received doesn't equate to your worth as a person."
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