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Jul 2023
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EP 267 - Anxiety and the Social Media Do...

Drew Linsalata
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Let's talk about the dreaded social media doom scroll and the negative impact it can have in your recovery. Learning to be a bit more mindful and intentional with your social media use can go a long way toward helping you get what you need while avoiding some of the more common traps and pitfalls that default scrolling without purpose can have.


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