Find solution
Where do you find facebook notes?

Facebook and other social networking sites making people depressed?

  • Maybe I'm an Internet addict because I work in front of a computer for 8 hours everyday, but recently, I started to feel very depressed do to social networking sites (mainly Facebook). I'm a seasoned Myspace user (I've had my account for years and don't look at it much anymore), but Facebook became similar to a crack-addiction. It went from me logging on only once a day to several times a day, playing with the applications, writing more "notes", stalking people I liked, and feeling like my life was inadequate because everyone else seemed happier and more fulfilled. In the end, I just felt like it was a controlling my life and I making me depressed...since then, I deleted my Facebook account. But I guess what I'm saying is it worries me that millions of people are signing themselves onto social networking sites everyday. I'm sure this sounds stupid to the occasional user of Myspace or Facebook, but for people who lack control or have "nothing better to do"...social networking can become a real problem. Has Facebook or other social media site affected you in this way? Have you felt the need to delete your accounts? Lastly, do you think that in the near future, more and more people will come forward with social networking addiction problems? I'm in my mid-twenties and I find it sad that I could get addicted to something so meaningless.

  • Answer:

    it doesnt make me depressed... ha but i saw an episode of tyra all about ppl who were addicted to the internet... like girls who failed out of school and lost boyfriends and jobs because of it. I think that it could turn into a problem for ppl with self esteem issues or addictive personalities. i mean the ppl that were on the show needed serious therapy it was sad!

Taos Mouse at Yahoo! Answers Visit the source

Was this solution helpful to you?

Other answers

I have thought that same thing. It does actually make me depressed to see how many pictures other people have been tagged in. It makes me feel like I don't get out much. And seeing people in school, and travelling... yeah, it depresses me.

Caitlyn

I used to find myself looking at other pictures and thinking "damn their life is so much more fun". NOT TRUE! I went out one day with friends, took a bunch of pictures and when I uploaded them, it honestly looked like WAY more fun than it actually was. I spend 8 hours in front of a computer at work too. I feel the best way to get out of that is to join a group in person. There are many different social activities going on in areas (you can google your own) to do so you should get into that!

Incredible

Anyone who is using social networks should use it judiciously. Because those sites are made very attractive to capture the weak. So if self-discipline is not one of your key strengths then everything from social networks to the whole internet could spell you doom (or anyone else's). Well I'm glad that you've finally understood it. Congratulations dude! Nothing can replace the joy of socializing with others the ancient way.

yasiru K

I'm not depressed. People need to take responsibility for their actions. If you are having problems get some help. Otherwise close out your account, and this will relieve you. I think a lot of people are envious of others, or their lives. This happens to all of us, but you have to think on the bright side. Be happy with your life, I'm on a PC all-day, and on all types of blogs. I don't feel sad at all, we all get down once in a while if you can't cheer yourself up maybe you need help.

vw2kbug

geez, i feel you on that one, it is an addiction. i use myspace whenever i get the chance...hourse at a time too...i feel it, i don't think there's really a cure for it! lol

No depression here.

Thick Skin

Related Q & A:

Just Added Q & A:

Find solution

For every problem there is a solution! Proved by Solucija.

  • Got an issue and looking for advice?

  • Ask Solucija to search every corner of the Web for help.

  • Get workable solutions and helpful tips in a moment.

Just ask Solucija about an issue you face and immediately get a list of ready solutions, answers and tips from other Internet users. We always provide the most suitable and complete answer to your question at the top, along with a few good alternatives below.