Is it normal that i find facebook depressing?

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Recently, I've been having really bad time..I've got my heartbroken and suffered all the..ummm..what shall I call them.. consequences, like having low self-esteem, losing almost 99% of my friends, etc. I try to pull myself out of this terrible mood and try to cheer myself up, but occasionally, when I log into Facebook, I just feel depressed! I just to get to see how most people are happy, or at least that they're moving on with their lives..I really don't know how to describe it..Am I a bad person or what? Is it just a phase or is this how everybody feels? I really don't wanna be that kind of person! :(

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  • bananaface
    11 years ago

    What you see on Facebook isn't exactly how people are, but just how they're representing themselves. Nobody posts pictures of them looking like a complete mess, crying or just generally being sad. It's all parties and happy times. I think it's normal for most people to only share things that make them look good on Facebook, but that doesn't mean that their lives are good. Some of those people could be miserable too.

    Anyway, try not to worry too much about people on Facebook. It only shows you a little bit about that person, and you have to remember that you're only seeing what they want you to see.:)

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    • MissClaire
      11 years ago

      First, I would like to say - nice to see you again! Secondly, I agree with you whole heartedly - Pictures are a snap shot of good time - you rarely see a bunch of depressing pics taken at an event unless its for art.

      Everyone has times in their lives when they feel depressed or like everyone is having fun but them. Don't let that get you down; this too shall pass :)

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      11 years ago

      Yeah I agree with u. of course I know that Facebook doesn't show what people really feel or go through, but sometimes I just can't help feeling down, maybe cause I feel a bit lonely these days, I don't know..

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  • fullhouse
    11 years ago

    I deactivated my fb profile few day's back.. I think it's very depressing

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      11 years ago

      I deactivated it for long time too..almost a year or something, but decided to get back cause I was kinda feeling lonely :S Got worse though

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  • Mando
    11 years ago

    You are bummed out so maybe should leave FB alone. Is there a real friend you can talk to?

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      11 years ago

      Well, I find that a bit funny :D Remember that post about friends acting in an indifferent way? You replied to it as well, with the idea of creating a party and invite them all? That was mine too :S The reason why I got back on FB in the first place (I had it deactivated for a long time, not bec. it made depressed but for many reasons)..well I got it back cause I was feeling very lonely with none of them around. Apparently it is not helping either :S Guess I need to count on me to cheer me up and not my friends :) It will turn out alright I hope..Thanks for your advice :)

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  • Terence_the_viking
    11 years ago

    Ther problem with people who are depressed is there is no one they can talk all there friend shun them sorry i mean so called friends.

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  • dirtybirdy
    11 years ago

    I'm so tired of hearing about facebook!!!!! I'm so glad I never fell for that crap!!! Neverrrrr had one and never will.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      11 years ago

      Good for you :D

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  • TheatreLover22
    11 years ago

    Yes!! I just play games on there. I'm starting to hate facebook. The people from high school don't really talk to me anymore (well some of them still do once in a while). I use to have a few friends from high school, but they've changed. I see them with their high school friends and it fustrates me because I did not have that at all. I was isolated and left out at times Why did I even bother having them on my friends list if they NEVER talk to me. That's why I'm depressed on Facebook at times. Some of my relatives talk to me though. Luckily I still have one best friend from high school and we still talk to each other.

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  • NotStrangeBird
    11 years ago

    I'd be depressed if I was stupid enough to buy their stock.

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  • Aewe101
    11 years ago

    I feel the same way

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