Getting Your Needs Met Online
Briefly

Many people now turn to social media to fulfil their needs, raising questions about whether online interactions can genuinely satisfy those needs or rather magnify feelings of loneliness.
It is crucial to distinguish between 'needing' and 'wanting'. While wanting may be driven by desire, needing signifies something essential to our functioning and mental health.
Self-reflection is vital in understanding our behaviors. By examining the reasons for going online, we can identify whether actions are driven by genuine needs or mere wants.
Most digital activities likely stem from a 'want', not a vital 'need'; however, few instances exist where online interactions may satisfy a legitimate need.
Read at Psychology Today
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