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Why I am ghosting social media

Having a presence on social media has not only become a norm, but also a necessity for many. However, some are rebelling against it.

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Correlations have been drawn between excessive social media use and mental health issues.

Correlations have been drawn between excessive social media use and mental health issues.

ST ILLUSTRATION: MANUEL A FRANCISCO

Leslie Koh

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“What’s your IG handle?”

It was a question I’ve always tried to avoid because while I have an Instagram account, I’m so inactive that I consider myself to be not on IG. As expected, my answer brought horrified gasps of incredulity.

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