The School of Life | Stop Taking Your Fears to Social Media @theschooloflifetv | Uploaded March 2022 | Updated October 2024, 1 week ago.
Nowadays, in our more difficult moments, many of us turn to social media for reassurance. Unfortunately, we're more likely to encourage further self-hatred.

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