FOMO Is Really Fear of Being Forgotten

Fear of missing out isn’t about events — it’s about belonging. Every picture, every story, every update makes you feel like you’re falling behind socially. You start wondering why they didn’t invite you, why you weren’t included, why you’re not part of the moment.

FOMO isn’t jealousy. It’s loneliness. It’s the fear that life is happening without you. It’s the fear that your friendships aren’t as solid as you thought.

But social media exaggerates everything. People post the fun 1% of their lives and hide the other 99%. You’re comparing your normal life to their highlights.

You’re not missing out. You’re just caught in a loop of comparison.

Your worth isn’t measured by how many events you're in — it’s measured by the quality of your connections.