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Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

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orion777 08/08/2018

Anyone here think that social media is toxic? Over time, I'm of that opinion more and more. And I've had it for like 8 years. I'm specifically referring to facebook, but really it could be any platform. It seems like more upsets, situations, arguments, jealousies, politics, come out of social media more than anything else. If I didn't think it was so central to current life, I would get rid of it entirely. Pretty much impossible to avoid technology these days. People have asked me why I'm so silent on facebook lately. It's because I'm sick of the BS. Plus it seems like a breeding ground for stalking and gossip. Thoughts? Opinions?

Boogie31 08/08/2018

I agree 100%!! Social media is very misleading and toxic.

Taya 08/08/2018

I also agree it’s toxic. I’ve always stayed away from it, don’t care for people gloating about being masters of the universe.

Suchaslife 08/08/2018

I got rid of it completely 2 years ago. It is toxic and dangerous.

SimpsonsOK 08/08/2018

I chose to never get on social media. DS is as close as I come. Was hearing about the stuff that hurt others via FB. Hugs

nemo15 08/08/2018

I got rid of my FB account 2 years ago, on the recommendation of my disability lawyer. (If you can use the Internet you can work, and everything can be traced and checked and then be admissible in court.) At first I missed it. I am really isolated and don't have friends in the "real" world, and I felt like I was missing out. It didn't take me too long to get over that. I am much happier without it. The political rants became unbearable and difficult to tolerate, and it makes me feel better NOT to know what is going on in everyone's lives. If I saw one more pic of a blueberry scone that someone thought was so delicious they just had to share it with the online world, I was going to have to stick needles in my eyes. LOL

Suchaslife 08/08/2018

The other thing to keep in mind is that they do sale on your information a recent thing in our (Australia) was how they had sold private information to some pretty bad companies in China.

AnnieToman 08/09/2018

Never joined Facebook, even through i'm a geek. this thing about socail media is quite misleading and off track, the question should have been Facebook specific, then i would agree. but the term socail applies to groups off people that come together as a purpose, this site is social media as well as most chat sites and support groups and so on. so do i agree with your premise as written. ? NO ! DOES FACEBOOK SUCK? Hell YES !! i once read an article written stating that Facebook is a tool of Big Brother, it's how the FBI watches over as many people as it can. The CIA and the FBI are very glad its around, its an excellent spie app. some sugested it was helped into creation by Big Brother.

orion777 08/09/2018

Annie I've often wondered the same thing.

AnnieToman 08/09/2018

dont wonder its a known fact, law enforcement has an app made just for Face book

Suchaslife 08/09/2018

That doesn't surprise me one bit AnnieT its the same in Australia.

whatswrong19 08/10/2018

I admit that yes, we who have clients that we need to keep up with thier activities, (mine is for child safety) YES we do look at people's facebook pages, and sometimes when we can't find people any other way, we use the social media to try and reach out to them.

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