These days I am hearing a lot of new words and one of them is FOMO or Fearing of Missing Alone. When I was a child I never had much idea of this word but slowly understood…it means much more than what the fashion world has to offer us. It is a psychological feeling or state where though you have people, communication and relationships you feel missed out on a specific topic…maybe you don’t have experience only on a certain thing out of many…but as said it is FOMO a psychological feeling.
Today we Anuran and Sayoni welcome everyone to our blogging website for a refreshing blog reading experience.
Let us start our story Mrs Roy is a 76 year old woman with the life where she gets to enjoy the company of her grandchildren, daughter in law, husband, son , daughter and husband. Daughter stays in a different city along with her husband and in-laws. And Mrs Roy stays with all other members like her husband, grandchildren, son and daughter in law. The beautiful family it seems right…all together all doing their own job …yes it’s correct..
Mrs Roy is married to Mr Roy now for 50 years.
50 years ! 50 years gave us so much experience! Mr Roy’s transfer to different states, working for the family and Mrs Roy on the other hand was always a housewife mainly and could concentrate on all household matters like cooking, cleaning, washing, taking care of the children and the list is huge. There was no time in the day where she could sit, ponder and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee. No time at all… With a strict schedule she has helped to maintain discipline at the house.
But coming back to the present days! She is reluctant to work..why? Her daughter in law proved her to be an experienced housewife … Now let’s not divert our attention to whether women work or not … of course they should and always…what is the point is Mrs Roy is not doing any work resulting in lots of pain in the body and lots of diseases… Not doing work resulted in her with all the aches which she never deserved.
But where does FOMO come from? FOMO comes from the disillusionment that we are alone though we have everyone.
Mrs Roy has everyone. A beautiful family then why the concept of FOMO coming here?
Though she has everything and everyone she is losing her own self her own character and her individual diction. This becomes a constant when a mobile phone becomes the only friend and foe.
Mrs Roy felt deep rooted inside I am replaceable and no one communicates with me. Being around everyone but again everyone has work and the purpose of life..like her grandchildren goes to school and College. Her daughter in law is busy in kitchen.
Music doesn’t help her.
Togetherness doesn’t help her.
And at the age of 76 She realises she is out of place. She cannot pace up with modern technology and trendy music and tiktok dances. Feels out of place all the time.
If you see someone who is suffering from FOMO how should you help?
Talk to the person.
Don’t judge
A judgmental mentality kills everything. Let the person speak openly without filter.. nostalgic talk, emotional stories, bravery stories …always remember you will learn gallons in the process and the person will be happy.. mental health and mental health issues are the biggest concern of the society.
Everyone has everything but it seems only people with minimalism are genuinely happy. Genuinely productive. Why? Because with the advent of technology people are into gadgets and technology and thus forgetting to interact and communicate hence resulting in isolation.
Try to help not gossip.
Don’t share with others if the person who has FOMO.
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2 responses to “It’s serious! Let’s Talk.”
A wonderful message so important you two!!!💕
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Very good writing Anuran, appreciate the advice and thank you for the sharing.
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