Honesty

I always believed this ... this is why I was never a fan of social media (Facebook, Twitter, instagram, etc)

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Yes.

I came off Facebook around two years ago. It was making me feel worse..

I just couldn’t imagine being on there now..with all the drama, and falseness..in my opinion most of it was not authentic...

I actually feel better without it x

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I do too. 😌

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😊🌺🌺💕

[fabwheelie]

I don't agree I use social media quite a bit, and mainly for Lupus things, for example I've been a member of a few Lupus Facebook groups for many years ( in fact very recently I've agreed to help out as an admin in one Lupus Facebook group). In my experience people do like and need social media support. For me personally I've found it helpful to me both for advice, and in making myself feel more "useful" as I can "do my bit for Lupus" on Facebook etc within the "limitations" I have because of my Lupus ( for example I'm not always well enough to get to local lupus meetings, but I can share things on Facebook and Twitter to help raise awareness, ask my own questions, offer advice based on my experience and knowledge etc etc)

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That’s good for you

[RUBYT1976]

I am on social media but I have filtered my news feed so I don't get friends updates, only news and dog videos. I stay on there as I am a member of some Thyroid groups which I find really useful for info, but I never post anything on my wall nor see any of my friends posts.

[Jonesie123]

I think Facebook has become a monster. It was developed as something novel and purposeful I guess, but it has grown into a tunnel for totally other purposes. I feel that if I am part of that, then I am contributing and condoning the bigger purpose of it. Technology is great and I'm l for advances - as Facebook was. But once the development was done, the manifestation began, it's purpose as a connector, digital media platform and influencer scares me. Far too Orwellian for me.

[CrAzYcRiPpLe]

I totally agree with u, the only thing I use these days is Twitter and that’s only 2-3 times a week. I’ve filtered and blocked so many people, groups etc etc. I was on Facebook but started feeling so much worse because of the crap I was reading then it dawned on me that I always felt worse or something else so I closed my account about 8 years ago. I have been tempted a few times to re open my account but it always brought back familiar feelings of dread for some strange reason. Have looked at others but still only use Twitter 🤪😅