A University of Copenhagen study suggests excessive use of social media can create feelings of envy. <br/><br/>It particularly warns about the negative impact of "lurking" on social media without connecting with anyone. <br/><br/>The study suggests taking a break from using social media. The study of more than 1,000 participants, mostly women, says that regular use of social networking such as Facebook can negatively affect your emotional well-being and satisfaction with life.