Today you and I have to find out if there really is a dependence on selfies. In addition, you will have to think carefully about what we will deal with. Plus, it would not hurt to study the common phenomena among selfie lovers, as well as some responses from doctors and psychologists. Do not forget about the opinions of those who are attracted by this occupation. Let’s get down to business with you as soon as possible.
First meeting
Before we figure out whether there really is a dependence on selfies, let's try to understand what we will be dealing with. After all, the term used by us is not clear to everyone. This is especially true for the older generation of people.
The thing is that selfies are the process of quickly capturing oneself on a camera or phone. As a rule, it is carried out using outstretched arms. The background of the picture plays a very important role here.
There are different types of such hobbies. Here you can meet candid selfies, both dangerous and harmless. The main thing is that these pictures, as a rule, are published very quickly on social networks. And some argue that there is a so-called selfie addiction. Is it so? Let's try to understand this difficult question.
Feedback from users
Perhaps we will start by trying to understand the feedback of those who take pictures of themselves and upload them to the Web. After all, often the words "addicted" are not taken into account or not taken seriously.
In truth, users claim that they are not addicted to selfies. Usually this phenomenon is interpreted as a way to brag to virtual acquaintances and show how you live. And in practice, if you look closely, it really is.
Only here the number of shots per day for some individuals is off scale. Such persons are simply sure that they like to take pictures. And who can do better than yourself? Of course, no one. And so the majority of the population refutes the fact that he became addicted. Selfie - is it so dangerous? Perhaps this is a disease that really exists? What do doctors and psychologists think about this? After all, it is their opinion that plays the most important role in making this or that diagnosis. And now we will try to figure out what's what.
Doctors reviews
Of course, medicine believes that there is still a dependency on selfies. Although this is a relatively new phenomenon, it already causes great concern among physicians and psychologists.
It’s impossible to find fault here - people simply take pictures and publish their lives. But often this harmless activity often turns into addiction. The user more and more removes, publishes and can no longer stop. Moreover, each time the pictures become more interesting and incredible. Sometimes even shocking.
Dangerous selfies are what attract most addicts. They want to "get involved" and are sometimes ready to make rash decisions that are dangerous to life and health. At this moment, the brain literally turns off - there are only them and the camera. And nothing else.
Only now the addicts themselves are trying, as you may have noticed, to refute the fact that they have this disease. To be honest, adolescents and people with impaired self-esteem (overstated or underestimated) are usually affected by this dependence. In addition, the selfie becomes a real salvation, and then a huge problem for closed and insecure people. In other words, if a personality has mental disorders (even insignificant and harmless), then there is a possibility of "getting" very serious dependence.
Code of Conduct
Nevertheless, do not immediately pounce on people who take selfies. The thing is that this phenomenon in small quantities is quite normal. If you upload 2-3 snapshots daily or do it with greater frequency, but also in large quantities, then everything is in order. In principle, for a modern active user, this behavior is considered the norm.
And it is worth considering the nature of the photo. A deadly selfie (even if it was the only one) is the first sign to think about contacting a specialist. But when someone went on vacation alone, and there is no one to shoot this process, you can still take a selfie.
Among other things, you do not need to come up with any original ideas for this. If you often think about how to make the best and most original shot, then this is also a good reason to contact a psychologist. Listen to others - sometimes they can point to your selfie addiction.
Safety precautions
Among adolescents and youths, one dangerous phenomenon is very common now. It is called a "deadly selfie." This process, to be honest, is really dangerous. Its meaning is for the user to take a picture of himself in dangerous conditions. For example, hanging on the edge of the roof.
The police in Russia, together with some doctors, have already developed the so-called Selfie Safety Technique. It indicates the rules of conduct while capturing oneself on the camera. In addition, modern schools offer lessons on this topic. There, students will be taught to take selfies.
In fact, in some regions this phenomenon has already been observed for some time. Honestly, it helps to make children addicted to selfies. However, if you turn to a specialist in time, you can get rid of it. The main thing is to stay alive and healthy after the next shot.