DoYou Need A Social Media Detox? Most experts agree that social media has revolutionized the way people interact with one another. Yet, for all it's benefits, it has a dark side: creeping addictiveness. It often starts at a young age, with nothing more than a harmless, occassional status update. Upon adulthood, however, it explodes into a full-blown debilitating condition: Obessive "places" check-ins, "likes," and improper acronym use abound. Think you've experienced any of the above? Below are the signs and symptoms that you might be need of a social media detox.