There are some real consequences to spending too much time on social media. Studies show we are carrying around little dopamine stimulators in our pockets and are expecting entertainment. It’s no surprise social media makes us bad at multitasking and distracts us from optimum productivity and performance. The same study shows we’re so addicted to dopamine release from social media interaction that we create phantom vibration syndrome — we feel like our phones are buzzing even though they’re not.

Scientists suggest using less social media leads to a significant decrease in both depression and loneliness. Viewing someone else’s curated and impeccable life online, makes it easy for you to see their perfect pictures and think their lives are better than yours. The main reason for feeling depressed after spending too much time on social networks is due to comparison.