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FOMO Distress

FOMO distress is the persistent sense of missing out fueled by always-visible glimpses of others’ lives — a pattern that can drive anxiety, compulsive checking, and disrupted presence. Evidence-based supports include CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based therapy, and values-clarification work. Offline.now lists a growing network of licensed therapists who work with FOMO distress.

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FOMO Distress

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