Anger is one of the most overlooked manifestations of social networking. Understanding this connection opens important treatment avenues.
How Social Networking Produces Anger and Irritability
- Chronic social networking depletes the emotional resources needed for patience
- Social Networking often involves threat perception — anger is a natural threat response
- The frustration of feeling controlled by social networking generates anger
- For men especially, anger is a more culturally accepted expression of social networking
When Anger Is a Social Networking Signal
If you're significantly more irritable or angry than usual, and this doesn't resolve with normal self-care, consider whether social networking is the underlying driver.
Managing Anger in Social Networking
- Recognize anger as a social networking signal — a call for attention, not an attack
- Build the space between trigger and response through mindfulness
- Address social networking directly — treating it often dramatically reduces irritability
- Anger management therapy helps when anger is affecting relationships