Science Behind FOMO

FOMO is the fear of missing out, or the anxiety caused by the fear of missing out on a social event or positive experience. The feeling stems from social anxiety and a desire to stay connected to what others are do.

Clearly Cryptos are a cause for FOMO, but also social networking is one reason you may feel the fear of missing out. As you scroll through Instagram or Facebook, you’ll likely see posts of your friends hanging out it’s not surprising that it may make you sad.