We're all aware of the glitz and glam that we're presented with everyday on social media - from stalking our favourite celebrities leading envious lifestyles to what our closest friends are getting up to. But when it comes to our own Instagram accounts, are we guilty of making it out to be better than what it actually is... pick the perfect filter for your latest selfie and you'll be guaranteed likes within double figures.
Stina Sanders, a model who is used to posting pictures of her on photoshoots at some of the worlds most exotic locations has decided to switch it up and post images that show a more realistic view of her life.
After just one week of Instagramming images of typical things girls get up to on a daily basis, such as bleaching moustaches, slobbing out and unflattering camera angles, she saw her followers drop dramatically. Not only did she choose to post her day-to-day goings about, she also chose to make her followers aware of the mental health problems she faces - something that isn't really discussed on social media.
One of her posts shows the model attending therapy sessions to help with her anxiety at a Harley Street clinic. The caption; "Harley Street isn't just to fix your nose or your boobs - You can also fix your mind!"
When asked by Stylist why she decided to expose things she usually "wouldn't share with my friends or family let alone social media." She said:
"Working in the industry, it's tiring to see how fake it's become. Social media is very clever at portraying someones life as something else. Lots of people are always quick to tell me how glam my life is, but what they don't see is my battle with anxiety and what it's like to grow up with a disabled sibling. I wanted to not only reveal what is behind my mask but also the truth behind social media."
Taking part in the experiment for The Daily Mail, she hoped to gauge exactly how people would react to her capturing a more realistic view of her life.
"Social media is very clever at portraying someones life as something else. I've found it's quite poisonous, especially for young girls, who aspire to be like their idol, yet their idol isn't even as perfect as they claim. That's a dangerous recipe to play with and I wanted to prove that," said Sanders.
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