Oh no! I've got FOMO (fear of missing out)!

OMG, LOL, FOMO? it might sound like just another cutesy acronym, but anyone experiencing FOMO ? or, fear of missing out ? knows that it can feel like the opposite of laughing out loud (LOL). The acronym FOMO is relatively new on the emotional health scene and is closely tied to social media, but the concept is as old as time itself. It has to do with the perception that other people are having interesting, fun, or exciting experiences and that you?re missing out. This might leave you feeling lonely, jealous, inadequate, or sad. The first step to overcoming FOMO might be to simply remember that people tend to only show their best self to others, especially on the internet. While other people?s lives might seem bright, shiny, and exciting from the outside, everyone has their own peaks and valleys; your experiences are just as valuable and unique as anyone else?s!