I know social media isn’t real… but it still affects me

I’ve heard it so many times — “social media isn’t real life.” And I agree with that. I know people only post the best parts. I know there’s editing, timing, and a lot that isn’t shown. But even knowing all that, it still affects how I feel. I’ll be fine one moment, just scrolling casually… and then suddenly I’m comparing my life without even realizing it. Someone is doing better in their career. Someone is traveling. Someone is achieving something I’ve been thinking about for months. And it’s not even jealousy. It’s more like this quiet pressure building up. Like I should be doing more. Moving faster. Being better. I’ve tried taking breaks from it, and it helps for a while. But the moment I come back, the same thoughts slowly creep in again. It makes me wonder if the issue isn’t just the platform… but how deeply it’s become part of how we see ourselves. I don’t want to disconnect completely, but I also don’t want it to keep affecting me like this. Has anyone actually found a balance with this?