Connected and Exhausted: How Social Media Shapes Our Emotions, Relationships, and Mental Well-Being

In Connected and Exhausted: How Social Media Shapes Our Emotions, Relationships, and Mental Well-Being, M. Pereyra explores the profound psychological and emotional effects of living in a hyperconnected world. Drawing on neuroscience and behavioral psychology, as well as real-world examples, M. Pereyra reveals how social media platforms hijack our attention, shape our self-image, and influence our relationships often without our realizing it.

This insightful and accessible guide addresses key issues such as digital addiction, comparison culture, anxiety, sleep disruption, and the shortening of attention spans. The book also offers practical tools and mindful strategies to help readers regain control, set healthy boundaries, and develop a more intentional relationship with technology.

Whether you're a concerned parent, a mental health professional, or someone simply seeking balance in a distracted world, this book is essential for understanding how digital life is reshaping the human experience and how to take back your peace of mind.