“Social Media Psychology” is not Psychology.

Social media brought psychology closer to people, but it also created a distorted, not real version of it.Because what goes viral isn’t always what’s true.

1. “Regulate your nervous system”

   
   

   It’s not a button. You don’t “regulate” your nervous system by taking a bath or drinking coffee with a friend.Your nervous system isn’t a switch but a complex network shaped by trauma, relationships, environment, and history.

   
   

2. “Toxic people: cut them off”“

   
   

   Toxic” isn’t a diagnosis. It’s a description of behaviors ..in context.When we label every difficult person as “toxic,” we lose the opportunity to build boundaries, empathy, and understanding.

   
   

3. “Reparent yourself in 5 steps”

   
   

   Reparenting isn’t a checklist but a deep psychodynamic process. It requires time, safety, and relational repair, not quick reels and affirmations.

4. “That’s a trauma response” (to everything)

   
   

   Not everything is a trauma response. Personality, environment, learning, and choice also shape how we react.Overusing the term turns trauma into a trend, and that helps no one.

   
   

5. “They’re a narcissist”

   
   

   No, not everyone who hurt you is a narcissist.Narcissistic Personality Disorder is a clinical diagnosis, not a label for anyone self-centered or emotionally unavailable.

   
   

   Overusing it fuels stigma and stops us from seeing people (and relationships) with nuance.

   
   

6. The trap of diagnosing others and avoiding self-responsibility

   
   

   Yes ..others might have their own issues, patterns, or wounds.But how much space you allow them in your life is yours.

   
   

   When we use psychological terms to blame and label others, we disconnect from the deeper question:

   
   

   What made me stay, tolerate, or engage with this dynamic?

   
   

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