You wake up, and before your eyes have adjusted to the brightness of the day, you take a selfie. Then she rolls out of bed and takes one in the bathroom. And then take one for your daily clothes etc. Then she takes about another million dollars to send to Josh from math class.
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Your day won’t officially start until you take a photo of your breakfast, your photo on the treadmill, and the clothes you’re wearing today. And that’s all before noon.
You’ve posted all your selfies on Instagram and Facebook, and even managed to get a few SnapChats. Maybe it’s time for Twitter too. Send one to your mom, or even to your family group chat. Maybe your grandma needs to update your clothes, just like the rest of the world.
The American Psychiatric Association has classified selfie addiction as a mental disorder called selfieitis, which is defined as “the compulsive desire to take selfies and post them on social media as a way to compensate for low self-esteem and anxiety.” To fill a gap in intimacy.”
You’re starting to panic that you’re going crazy, even as you reach for your phone to document your anxiety.
Before you completely break down, you should know that there is no selfie, it was all a hoax. Although there are no mental disorders associated with the number of selfies you take, it is still a good idea to stop and smell the roses whenever you can. Realize that you can’t live your entire life through the lens of a phone.
Why were so many people panicking about constantly taking selfies? The reason behind this widespread selfie panic was a fake news article published in the Adobo Chronicles (the Philippine version of The Onion).
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People read the article, failed to pick up on the irony, and shared it. No one questioned the veracity of this information, and suddenly selfie addiction became a high-level mental illness.
Is taking too many selfies obnoxious? Yes. Is taking excessive selfies narcissistic? definitely.
Do you always have to be aware of your surroundings so you don’t get hurt or killed when trying to get the perfect shot? definitely. Remember, look both ways before you cross the street, even if you have a phone in your hand. Especially when you have a phone in your hand.
This does not mean that selfie addiction may not one day be classified as a mental disorder, but so far it is not. Let selfie misdiagnosis be a wake-up call, and from now on, take and share your selfies responsibly.
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Remember: Not even the Kardashians are cool. You can keep some things for yourself.
