Understand how Instagram filters influence people’s lives

This week, Instagram went through a situation that moved internet users: the filters stopped being available. Then the changes were authorized back, but not all users were able to gain access.

The subject reverberated on social media and became one of the most talked about topics. Among the speeches, people pointed out that they would not like to appear online without the transformations in the image.

The psychiatrist Dr. Pablo Vinicius explained how filters can influence people’s psyche.

“The advice I give to people not to be so dependent on filters is people. People need to go through a process of self-knowledge. First they like the way they are, be proud of what they are. If I was born this way, I need to like the My way I need to like the way I am. There are people who will like me just the way I am, just as there are people who won’t like me. I don’t need to seek unanimity.”, said.

The expert gave some tips on how to handle the situation: “First tip: seek the development of self-esteem, self-love, liking yourself. Second: Balance the posts with filters in relation to your photos. Third: Avoid excesses, you can become dependent on the image you are generating. And from there , will not want to post more pictures, this will limit the person, and create a self-image problem Start to see the body and appearance as a defect. This can become a psychiatric disorder and lead the person to resort. The various surgical and unnecessary aesthetics.”.

How to live a balanced life and not depend on filters? The doctor commented on the matter.

“Impact on people’s mental health from this idealized image with a filter. The skin becomes beautiful, younger, blackheads and pimples disappear, the hair becomes shinier and the person begins to believe in this image, but it does not correspond to reality. the person starts not to accept himself and develops psychiatric disorders. Problems are not the filter, the person can use it, make a joke, meme or funny post. The problem is when the use of a filter starts to be part of the person’s life and they can’t get rid of psychological vices. Studies show that the number of anxiety and depression in teenagers has greatly increased.said.

The expert gave advice for people not to live so dependent on filters.

“We can use it without affecting mental health, without running to constant cosmetic procedures. The most balanced way is to avoid frequent use, so you don’t start to believe that your skin is like that, eye color, hair , anyway. We can use the filters in a playful, fun way and not show what we are not. Not give in to the dictatorships of perfection. The nose, mouth, hair doesn’t have to be that of fashion, the skin doesn’t have to be perfect. beauty is multiple, diverse and there is no standard. We need to empower ourselves, have enough self-esteem to be proud of our features and everything that we are formed. Of course we can improve, this is natural and legitimate. The filter has left people are ashamed of who they really are and cause pain and suffering. To the extent that a person discloses himself in a way he is developing anguish and this is problematic.”said.

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