Tears in stories, candid texts about pain, lost love, or burnout – social media feeds are increasingly becoming a space not for a perfect life, but for publicly experiencing personal crises. Emotional transparency is trending, declaring that it's okay to be vulnerable, and there's nothing shameful about sharing your weaknesses.

But is it always beneficial? Where is the line between sincerity and emotional dependence on the audience? And how do you know when you're sharing your feelings for yourself, not for reactions?

LIGA.net is assisted in understanding these issues by Mila Volyanska, a practicing psychologist and psychoanalyst.

Psychologist Mila Volyanska (Photo provided by Mila Volyanska)

Instagram as a space of safer reality

In today's world, social media has become a territory for self-expression. While real life is often perceived as hostile or indifferent territory, Instagram allows people to express themselves without risking confrontation.Subscribe to LIGA PRO to read this article. Go to the full version of the page.

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