Do you think people that seek attention on social media, have mental health problems?

[Extraterrestrial1999]

If they constantly seek attention, yes, but if it's just once in a while, or occasionally, the not necessarily

No, more so that something is lacking in their life

Maybe some of them, but it's probably just people, who want to boost their egos, and get more engagement, likes, follows, etc, an do it in clever ways

Other

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

We live in an age where we all want to feel wanted and seen, and when we can’t get that from friends and family it’s not uncommon to turn to social media. Does this mean they’re not mentally well? I don’t think anyone without a good support network is doing well mentally, but this doesn’t count against their character. We all dream of being celebrities every now and then, social media helps us feel like we can get to that place faster, and if used in moderation it’s really not anymore detrimental to your health than anything else. If it’s a case of seeking outward validation constantly then I would say they’re about as unwell as a serial dater, but otherwise we’re all pretty normal and connecting to other people we might not have otherwise met if not for social media

[jahaims]

"We all" speak for yourself

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

Obviously misanthropes are excluded from the idea of wanting to be wanted

[Hispanic-Cool-Guy]

I don't think so but they have some serious insecurities that they need so much attention on social media.

If they are getting paid then I understand it's their job they do but if not then it's obvious they are very insecure with themselves.

[Billlewis]

Maybe some of them do, but I can't really blame them for wanting attention.

[Extraterrestrial1999]

Why can you not blame them?

[Billlewis]

Well, for one thing, I refuse to engage in any activity whatsoever on social media, so I'm not there to see what they're doing, but moreover, if someone wants to jump up and down, and say, 'Hey, look at me, I'm important', etc, I have a choice not to watch them or listen to them.

[Dargil]

Is wanting approval a "mental health problem" or just an element of character?

[jahaims]

How people go about it is the "mental health problem"

[Dargil]

@jahaims A little more specific.

[jahaims]

Dressing like a hooker and posting it on social media while constantly waiting for interaction, for example. I would consider that to be a mental health problem.

[Dkorbtfb]

I used to be like that. But now I’m
Not. I guess I graduated away from being a female cuck.

[Starrrboy]

It's not always that bad lol...

[jahaims]

Definitely