Ep.59 Why Social Media Is Making Your Anxiety Worse (And You Don’t Realize It)

Send us Fan MailIf you’ve noticed your anxiety getting worse, your mind constantly racing, or feeling more overwhelmed after being on your phone, this episode is for you. What you’re consuming every day — especially on social media — may be increasing your anxiety more than you realize.Episode SummaryIn this episode of FVCK Anxiety, Sari breaks down the connection between social media, screen time, and anxiety — and how constant consumption is quietly affecting your nervous system.She shares how scrolling, notifications, and dopamine-driven apps are keeping your mind overstimulated, increasing overthinking, and making it harder to feel calm or present. What feels like “relaxing” or “checking out” is often adding to anxiety, not relieving it.Sari also reflects on how this is impacting not just adults, but the next generation — and how early exposure to screens is shaping anxiety, attention, and emotional regulation in kids.This episode is an invitation to step back and look honestly at what you’re consuming every day — and how it may be contributing to the anxiety, stress, and disconnection you’re feeling.What You’ll LearnIn this episode, you’ll learn: How social media and screen time increase anxiety and overthinking  Why dopamine from scrolling can make your anxiety worse over time  How constant consumption affects your nervous system and attention  Why boredom and creativity are important for reducing anxiety  How anxiety is influenced by what you consume daily  Simple ways to reduce screen-related anxiety and feel more present ReflectionToward the end of the episode, Sari invites you to take an honest look at what you’re consuming daily — and whether it’s increasing your anxiety or supporting your well-being.Free Nervous System ResetIf your anxiety feels worse after scrolling or being on your phone, Sari created a free 5-minute Nervous System Reset to help you calm your body and interrupt the anxiety loop in real time.Download HereWork With SariIf you’re ready to stop feeling stuck in anxiety and want real tools to change it, you can book a free discovery call with Sari.This is a space to talk through what’s been coming up for you and explore what support could look like.Book hereLinks for Jonathan Haidt:The Anxious GenerationInterview with Cathy Heller5 minute nervous system reset ad for midroll