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I used to think I should stay off Facebook, because I knew of such studies and felt the effects myself. But I now view Facebook as an exercise in internal self
by pamelafox 11y ago
I used to think I should stay off Facebook, because I knew of such studies and felt the effects myself.
But I now view Facebook as an exercise in internal self-worth: Can I browse through everyone's posts of their 'best life' and be genuinely happy for them? Can I take in their stories without comparing my life to theirs?
I know that I would likely feel better if I didn't put myself through that exercise, but I think it'd be valuable for me if I can actually get to the point where I can browse Facebook and remain as happy, if not more. I'm not there yet, so time will tell.
- intopieces 11y agoThere are a few people I barely knew in High School that I follow on Facebook specifically because their posts include many about how they are struggling. "Today I tried to not drink, but I failed. I need help and I never knew how badly until today." I am grateful for these people. They remind me of what it is to be human. I comment from time to time, or send them messages both on that topic and off.