Here’s what you better know about the condition and how it’s linked to your mental health.

Most notably, FOMO, or the fear of missing out.

Johnson notes that psychologists are currently researching the specific causes of FOMO.

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But is FOMO something youd find in theDSM?

Or something your doctor can prescribe a treatment for?

According to Johnson, FOMO can be experienced by anyone from time to time.

Two people’s legs touch under a table as they work on their laptops.

Heres what you should probably know about FOMO and what it means for your mental health.

For them, being a part of a social group was necessary for survival.

You know, because a roving saber-toothed tiger might take you out while youre all by your lonesome.

Books on grief are seen floating against a backdrop of clouds.

Rather, its more closely tied to anxiety.

How to stop FOMO from running your life

1.

Remember that what you see online is only a snapshot.

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Be present

Another way to manage FOMO is to be more mindful in the moment.

How will these experiences I perceive that Im missing out on serve me?

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Michelle Monaghan, Carrie Coon, and Leslie Bibb in The White Lotus, symbolizing toxic friendships.

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