Clearly Facebook is addictive because of the stress that it causes, but why does a user stress from using a simple social media website? The answer to this may lie in the fear of missing out (FOMO) (FOMO: The Fear Of Missing Out par. 1). According to the APS, “FOMO is affecting one in two teens, with those who are heavy social media users (connecting 5+ times per day) most affected. Of all teens, 59 percent feel the need to keep track of friends when they are on holiday, and 51 percent feel that it is important to post status updates when they are having a good time” (FOMO: The Fear Of Missing Out par. 2). Today’s youth wants to fit in with their peers, and Facebook constantly telling children that “they weren't invited” can cause a significant amount of stress. The APS also noted that FOMO is more common in adolescents, but it still occurs in adults (Fear of Missing Out Survey Results 2015 p. 6). The Pakistan Observer reported that becoming addicted to Facebook has become so prevalent, it is now considered an illness called Facebook Addiction Disorder (Facebook Addiction Disorder par. 1). Many may think the only consequences of becoming addicted to facebook are simply occasional data overage fees or maybe tired eyes from staring at a screen; however, it is clear that the consequences can be much worse.