What is FOMO Psychological Syndrome?

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Fomo psychological syndrome is a condition that can make you constantly update social networks or shop according to trends, maybe even date someone just because you don't want to have a long-standing "infamous" reputation. The fomo effect will let you see when you will follow the crowd.

1. What is fomo syndrome?

Fomo psychological syndrome is understood as a fear of missing out on interesting or interesting things in life that others experience. The studies that have been conducted describing people with fomo show anxiety that others around you may be experiencing greater happiness, joy, or enjoyment than yourself. This anxiety will make you always want to update the activities of your friends or others so you can see what they are up to.
According to Dr. Dan Hernan from Israel - marketing expert identified the effect of fomo syndrome as early as 1996 when he conducted a study with a number of clients and obtained the results that the effect of fomo syndrome can be is one of the reasons why customers are not loyal to any brand. When there is a fear of missing out, customers are constantly buying new products from new brands so as not to miss any interesting trends.

2. The effect of the psychological syndrome fomo

In fact, when living through a virtual filter, you are very susceptible to fomo psychosis and at least 24% of young people are online almost continuously and this number is increasing. A national survey in Australia found that about 60% of teenagers feel anxious when their friends are happy without them knowing it and about 51% say they would be worried if they did not know their friends. what am i doing.
The fomo, although rather vague, can have observable effects. If we pay close attention, we can catch this psychological syndrome anytime, anywhere. For example:
Status "glued" to the phone: Even when you are driving or doing anything, you still don't want to miss any updates from people on facebook or other websites other social media like twister, tik tok... So you're always "glued" to your phone screen to wait for people's posts or a new notification from social networking sites. Loss of concentration during work: Fomo syndrome can cause you to lose focus or stop working to answer an unrelated and unimportant phone call, text or email. Moreover, this syndrome also makes you constantly check your phone and not focus on work for fear that you will miss a message or call. You can buy a lot of unnecessary luxuries: Because you fear that you might miss out on an improved product even though your old phone or gadget is still usable. Feeling anxious to buy trendy products right away is seen as a sign of fomo syndrome. So, to overcome this situation, you should calmly wait for a while to see if you really want to own it or not and if it helps you or not. You're afraid of missing out on the important things in life: Phones and social media can interrupt your work meeting or even a romantic date. Fomo syndrome can make you not pay much attention to your relationship or career but always want to stay up to date with all the new information that appears on social networks. You have too many unimportant relationships: Sometimes you accept a friend request from someone because you want the opportunity to know new people and expand your relationship. You can date just to be like the people around you, not because you want to be yourself. When you see that everyone around you is happy in their relationship, the psychological syndrome FOMO can make you feel the need to find yourself a relationship like everyone else. Sometimes, you make hasty and incomplete decisions in a relationship that can lead you to make the wrong choices. While it's possible that entering a relationship may temporarily satisfy your current situation, it won't bring you lasting happiness or joy. You try to wait until you can meet someone who really makes you feel happy and joyful when going into a relationship with you.

3. How to ameliorate the effects of fomo

One of the best ways to improve fomo is with restraint, as an exercise to help you become aware of different situations.
Track negative thoughts : You can keep track of your negative thoughts and feelings in a diary. Once you track how often you experience negative thoughts and feelings, you need to keep a record of what you did when the situation occurred. You can apply replacing negative thoughts with more rational ones. Make plans to move away from electronics and technology. This is also seen as a natural treatment for fomo psychosis. You can use do not disturb phone mode or turn off all notification modes temporarily. Plus, you often turn to reading books or doing whatever you feel like to reduce attention to your phone or social media. You can practice mindfulness to help you stay focused on whatever you want to do in the present moment. In addition, some measures can be taken, such as the practice of being grateful for everything. Instead of thinking about the things you want to have, practice being grateful and satisfied with the things you have. Then you will avoid the negative psychology of fomo psychological syndrome. That can give you a sense of happiness and contentment with your current life.
In case you suspect yourself or a loved one has signs of fomo, the patient should go to a medical facility for treatment advice and treatment to avoid the bad consequences that the disease causes. The Psychology Clinic - Vinmec International General Hospital currently has the function of examining, consulting and outpatient treatment of psychological and mental health problems. With modern equipment and a team of doctors who are lecturers in psychiatry at Hanoi Medical University, the Psychology Clinic - Vinmec Times City International Hospital is capable of implementing psychological tests. , specialized psychotherapy for medical examination and treatment. With enthusiasm and love for the profession, the team of doctors working at the Psychological Clinic - Vinmec Times City International General Hospital always gives customers the best and most effective services.

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