This, he said, has taken out the true purpose of social media. Claudia Carbonell, 31, put it simply: "Social media feels less like a diary these days and more like a highlight reel. The psychology behind posting lessPsychology experts told L!fe that posting less on social media may show a thing or two about one's mental health. For psychiatrist Kathyrn Tan, the decrease in personal social media posts "likely reflects emotional fatigue and a stronger instinct for self-protection." Tan stressed that posting less on social media doesn’t necessarily signal withdrawal.

Source: Philippine Star January 04, 2026 23:10 UTC