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BeReal Anxiety
[bee-reel ang-zahy-i-tee]
What Is BeReal Anxiety?
BeReal Anxiety refers to the stress and pressure users feel to capture and share an authentic moment within BeReal's 2-minute posting window, often worrying about whether their "real" moment is interesting or presentable enough.
Word Origins:
Combines "BeReal" (the social media app launched in 2020 that prompts users to post unfiltered photos of their daily lives) with "anxiety" (from Latin anxietas, meaning mental distress). The term emerged around 2022 as the app gained widespread popularity.
The Authenticity Paradox
While BeReal aims to promote authentic social media sharing, it ironically creates new forms of pressure. Users report feeling anxious about being caught in mundane moments, leading some to delay posting or stage activities to appear more interesting when the notification arrives.
Managing BeReal Stress
Some users cope by embracing the app's original intention of sharing genuine moments, whether exciting or boring. Others set personal boundaries, like skipping posts when feeling pressured or limiting BeReal to close friends only.
Related Terms
- Digital Anxiety: Stress and worry related to digital technology use
- Social Media Comparison: The tendency to measure oneself against others' social media presence
- Online Authenticity: The degree to which one's online presence reflects their real life