It’s proven that social media increases depression and loneliness. Just live your life and stop worrying about others to compare yourself, you will never be happy this way.
Thank god I grew up riding bicycles with my friends, playing outdoor games at night, and not getting a phone until my junior year. Parents need to emphasize this balance more. It’s crucial. So unhealthy to grow up in the age of social media
I totally agree ! I don't have those apps either, except for this one & when I tell them they get shocked and ask me how I survive without any... simple I live a real life, dot pretend to please anyone and once in while with a sweet, hot coffee while I have a conversation with some I care !!
I've stopped using social media back in 2012 at age 23, I never share my life, kids, husband or my house anywhere. I still don't have social media accounts. Quiting social media is easier than quiting smoking.
I agree. As they say, what people don’t know, they can’t destroy. Just how many ‘perfect’ couples and lives on screen are suffering greatly behind the scenes. They portray unrealistic standards just to please their viewers. 😞
An0nym0us Pers0n what I’m saying is that the very few who still do this are lifestyle gurus and Instagram “models” but other than that I’ve been noticing more honesty about not being perfect and more talks about mental health, sometimes in the form of a self deprecating joke but I like it, it’s much more relatable and honest.
yeah but still there’s a significant different between your mindset when on social media vs not on it. i got of socials like a few months ago and i feel so much better. it sounds stupid but social media is truly a waste of time
True. People need to stop being so insecure nowadays to the point that they have to share fake photos and videos on social media. It's just weird how people think their self-worth and self-esteem is gained through posting those fake photos and videos.
My husband and I went out for breakfast and we noticed that everyone around us were on their phones. Father with his young son, mom & dad and teen son, young couple with their toddler who was on a tablet. I felt so sad for the kids. What a perfect opportunity for families to talk and connect. We didn't give our son a cell phone until he entered high school. We don't allow phones at meal times or when we're out at restaurants. It's just gotten so out of hand. It's no longer for convenience, it's an obsession, an addiction.
How did you get your son to not be bitter about not giving him cell phones until high school and all the rules? If i ever have a kid I want to do the same thing, but Ive seen my relatives' kids be unbelievable spiteful against their parents because of this.
Not letting your kid use the phone at the table is an error. You don't need to put rules, you need to make him appreciate the time spent connecting. I never had any rules about phones, and still every time I sit at the table with my family or friends I am the only one wanting to talk face to face, socialice and stop using the phones. What you are doing to your son is useless.
@@mochi8632, THAT is your problem. "Never had rules." When dinner is served in my house cellphones are not allowed at the table. Do so and YOU and your PHONE may be going out the door. You will get only one warning.
@@donotneed2250 Why tho? Also, you don't have any power over me so you can't tell me what to do. But if you do this to a kid without even an explanation then you are abusing them. You are making them fear you, they will not value any time spent with you because you are creating an abusive relationship. This will only make them more rebellious and hope to not see you ever.
@@mochi8632, is not child abuse. House rule and the same thing goes for adults.🤷🏼♂️ If you find that you have issues with my house rules then don't visit. Simple. If I take it from you I will toss it out on the grass the first time. Next time it hits the walkway.
This video was the reason why I deleted my Snapchat, instagram, Twitter, and tik tok accounts. I’m only 18, but I’ve never felt happier. Highly recommend this to anyone, no matter your age. I’m never going back
I deleted Twitter, facebook, Instagram. Never used TikTok. Only kept WhatsApp which I later muted 95% of the statuses . My life has never been happier😁
I deleted Facebook, snapchat like 4 years ago, never used instagram (literally I dont know how it looks like). The only thing I use in Internet is UA-cam and Google. Im 24 now.
@@jhonvvick1289 But almost everybody does. I'm just saying, we can't argue with the fact that a lot of people knows social media and uses it a lot, but for the wrong purpose, which is one of the problematic things nowadays.
I stopped posting on Instagram before I saw this video, I felt like people don't like your pictures because they really do like them but because they want you to hit the like button when they post a picture. They see your picture hate, judge and criticize you then they hit the like button. It's so misleading and fake.
I once dated a girl who was always on Instagram. It wasn't this bad but she was literally always scrolling thru Instagram. I had to explain to her that it's rude to be on her phone when we're eating together or when I'm trying to have a conversation with her but she still didn't get it. Unfortunately that wasn't nearly the worst of her problems but now I know that being on social media all the time is a red flag
Instagram started to teach me to be envious.. I come from a very humble family where am taught to appreciate every little thing that comes my way.. Social media made feel the exact opposite. Deleting my social media accounts has been the most wonderful thing I have ever done! My life is less stressful!!
@Stephanie Maria lol. Praise and honor received for an achievement. You deserve that! 3 years free from social media ain't a joke at all. Once again, kudos to you!🎉👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
I was at my in-laws for Thanksgiving and my Sister-in-Law would not let anyone eat until she got THE perfect picture of the dinner table all set up. Kids are screaming, everyone is hangry, and she is just snapping away... it was pure chaos. She ruined Thanksgiving dinner... But her post made it seem like everything was wonderful and peaceful. Completely disconnected from reality...
Sad this is common everywhere. I was at this tourist spot few days ago and it was a beautiful sun View that day and people are busy taking selfies and i was enjoying the view laughing at them in my mind.
Can you really blame her for making memories but yeah it's affecting others, I usually take pictures or videos but I don't really post them Just keeping them in the hard drive who knows if you get old at some point and see the nostalgia
My ex recently dumped me, I understand I messed up by being insecure but GOSH DANG boy even two weeks after she dumped me she posted herself out with new people and she seems so “happy.” I have personally been staying silent on my socials becsuse I feel no need to fake anything, but she is posting waaaay to much with people she literally just met; they seem so happy and it honestly hurts me, because it made me believe I was just replaceable. This video has certainly helped me come back to reality.
She's faking it. It would be different if she rewired and actually spoke to those people again, made friends, or posted something new. And in moderation. I too don't feel that urge anymore. Locked myself from facebook around September end, and it only did good.
@@archanakumaridasgupta5536 she may not be faking it. If she dumped him there’s the possibility she was eager to be single and is happy now. If he was The Who dumped her and now she’s doing the most with her posts then it would be likely she’s faking. It’s true that most things on social media is exaggerated, some things are outright fake, but every on social media is not fake. I think some people like to believe so as a cope mechanism.
I deleted my facebook account around three years ago. I NEVER want to go back to social media. My husband and I are actually talking about unplugging from mainstream tech and switching to flip phones for awhile to see the impact it can have on our mental health and culture in our home. I pray we succeed in that decision. 💛
the 2 worst people i met in my travels were 2 Europeans with no FB accounts. Even the coolest people have an account. They just never used it though. They dont post anything... but they on bday, you can at least get a greeting. So FB is not so bad. Just dont add friends and family.
I hope you never read this because you're too busy living your life instead of wasting it watching other people. I think I might just give it up too. ❤
Today is my birthday. I don't post photos on any social network this is my life a starting point that's a big message for me and thank you very much. Enjoy yourself not showing other’s people.
People on social media feel the need to post every aspect of their lives. Instead of enjoying the moment they would rather take a picture of it and show everyone else that they're 'enjoying' it. I was once like this
Norin Begum tbh the only social media i “post” on is snapchat and i only send pictures like black background with the hour or sometimes some text lol. i don’t like posting my life on social media, and the only reason i do it on snapchat is because of the snapstreaks i started long ago
I'm on social media but I barely use it to post pics, i use it for communication, like i found the instagrams of people I knew a long time ago and I'd lost their phone number
I Go to Lot of Partys bc my Boyfriend is a DJ and Most of the time i enjoy the time with the other people on the parties or Dancing Don't Using my Phone but i Take Like 3-5 Pictures and Vids.I Like to Share my memories but i just want to feel it too,Like tf Being always on the Phone when other Friends are around you? how unrespectful
So true. I know some people can function fine with social media but I am definitely not one of those people. I tried so hard to stop comparing myself to others and seeking validation in likes/comments/messages/retweets/etc. but I'd fail every time. Life without social media is pretty isolating and you quickly realize who your real friends are and who you want to always stay in touch with.
I deactivated my instagram and my facebook a week ago, you realize how addicted you were to these social networks when you don't use them and you feel abstinence, like a drug.
Me too! I'm one month off of instagram and I couldn't believe the amount of times I automatically unlocked my phone and went searching for the app icon that first week...
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For the last girl, with the boyfriend? I feel like social media posts like that are a huge reason why people are surprised when they break up; from the outside it all seems perfect :(
Yes I was that girl.. looks so good but in reality just fights.. and ppl on u like why did u break up with so and so.. you guys were so cute together ?!?!?
UA-cam isnt social media, it's a sheep in wolf's clothing, it's a predator ready to pounce, it's a lowlife thief that steals your sanity, grammer, and intelligence away from you..... *And I'm one of the people addicted to it.*
Yeah, that’s the reason why I no longer using social media, and I’m so happy with that, my mental health have been improved a lot and I literally have more extra time doing what I always want, I hope that the these words are helping you guys, who are struggling and felling bad of yourself. ❤❤❤ thanks for reading
I'm a french teenager, and we studied this video in english class. The name of the lesson was ''performing in social networks'' . We spoke about it and I think it's a very good thing to have this prevention level at school. :)
Well, you didn't completely quit social media since you're obviously using UA-cam currently. I strongly believe what you meant to indicate is that you now currently use the internet much more sagaciously wasting less precious time such as receiving an autodidactic education.
I'm on the edge of quitting social media. The fakeness we portray and see from others on daily basis is driving us crazy. I do even catch myself doing it occasionally I'm not sure if it's really a gap within us that we're trying to fill or in my case it was kinda a rivarly type of thing.
I think because social media is like something we own. Like our personal space. Like there are no rules but our own. We can control it on the way we want it. When we want and where we want it. Anything that we cannot achieve instantly or express from a normal non social media relationship/life, we can put or say in social media. Social media is instant gratification that it can be addicting. And while being addicted, what's true and what is make believe can be mixed. That's when we can go to extremes bcos it's is gratifying. I want to explain my opinion more but i just have little hard time elaborating it. I dont use my FB anymore. Twitter is useless to me. I visit my instagram once in a while. You Tube is what i enjoy. Hehe..
you should definitely do it if you just want to live your life. i left all social medias because everyone only cares about what others think and its so depressing.
they see others' photos (which are fake) but they're convinced that other people are having better lives than them (since everyone in their pics are perceived as perfect and nothing else) so they decide to do the same to make themselves feel better... it's sad how none of their posts are genuine
Definitely. And since it’s now monetized, you’re paid to show the best or be quirky or create a brand, an image. Can’t imagine growing up as a teen now where what’s real? The norm is false representation. Shopping at a store but don’t mind the content creator recording his current episode to millions and I’ll be an extra in the background cause I went out of my house. lol Nah, it’s worse.
Talk about a depressing reality, Who remembers chilling with a group of friends who weren’t looking at their phone screen every 3 mins? (Sigh) 2007 Good ol days
They said taking picture is to keep the memories, but that's not the case for today's world, it's more like bragging about your boring daily life that you created to make it look "fun", "happy", "luxurious", "my life is perfect", while it actually just for attention and gaining more likes, get a life and stop thinking what other people thinks about you
I didnt even notice I was living like this until I deleted my account for a week. 🙈 Resisting the urge to make things look insta-worthy from now on and focusing on actual life. Love it!!!
People: why don’t you post anything? Are you a real person? Me: I live my offline life. I’ve got no time to write, shoot and edit posts 😂 My SMM manager: you 🤬 Me: sorry 🤷🏻♀️ I’m not going to lie about myself, “two posts a year” is me, could hire a copywriter, but it would be a lie.
Heard this somewhere, "Out of 24 hours, people hardly get 24 minutes of true happiness. During this time, the person clicks 24 pictures. Finally, he shares one single best picture magnified with filters, which ruins the mental well-being of next 24 people."
social media ---> egocentricity and narcissism ---> misery People are NOT socializing in social media, they are literally competing AGAINST each other and constantly seeking more and more attention from others. We are not supposed to compete against each other, but to help and give love to each other. If you really want to find your self-respect and your happiness, start spreading sincere kindness and love to this world every single day. "Strong people don't put others down.They lift them up".
@@-freya- according to Google, "Yes. Though you may only be familiar with UA-cam as a place to watch funny videos of laughing babies and puppies, UA-cam has firmly established itself as a social mediawebsite."
@@lazzy5173 They do not care. Everyone is minding own problems. So sister... You don't need to worry. But I just want to tell you that Jesus Loves you and the Lord did not forgot about you. I love you ❤️ Fighting! Do not make things control you hihi
@@lazzy5173 exactly, read mans comment again and draw the comparison, the friends making fun of you are rich in monopoly money but meaningless in the rest of the world
Same here! The only thing I use is UA-cam and my podcast! I got rid of my Facebook and Instagram almost two years ago and I love not letting the world see my private life! It’s no one else’s business and I don’t feel the need to get attention like that.. I think it’s people that are extremely insecure and need attention . It’s sad and pathetic and makes me cringe seeing stuff like this- nothing real or genuine .. just all fake to try and get attention and likes etc..
@@susannanunez1448 my (now husband) and I used to have Facebook and it was a problem before bc random girls would try messaging him and commenting on his posts inappropriately so it did cause lots of fights and problems .. but later on we eventually decided to get rid of all social media so neither of us has to worry! I feel like a lot of men and women like it so they can cheat or get attention from others so it’s not good for relationships if your spouse is good looking and likes attention lol
It's actually really sad...Thankfully I gave up my instagram account a couple of years ago and never looked back. Life has been so much more enjoyable!
Fernanda I still have my instagram account,but I don't spend too much time on it.The real struggle is when all your friends are screen addicted and they can't stay five minutes without thei r mobiles!And whatever they do they must post it,that's so hateful
Been two years I quit social media. I don't know how better it made my life but I can definitely say that it saved me from a lot.of anxiety, panic, garbage and waste of time.
The moment I deleted my FB and Insta, it took me 2 years to get a better hold of myself. I gave more attention to my studies, stopped comparing myself to others both mentally and physically, gave up trying to be a good friend all the freaking time and not to take my family’s words to heart. All these factors used to make me feel envious of others but now I only do activities that makes me happy such as reading a nice book or drawing and feeling contented with my body and mind the way it is cause no one can be perfect. Now I feel no panic attacks, anxieties and self loathing.
honestly, when i spend time with my friends everyone is barely on their phone, and at least the people i know irl don't fake their life like that on social media, so maybe the people you know are like that or, maybe, just maybe me and my friends are a bunch of freaks
lamar wahb my definition of genuine is exactly what it's defined as. "What something is said to be." like, think of the girl in this video who posted the pic of her kissing her boyfriend. she posted it when she was angry at him and seeming to have second thoughts about loving him. she should have waited to post it until she felt sure (in my opinion). im all about being real. like, i post a lot of food pics on my instagram, and if a recipe turns out worse than i thought, i will either not post the pic or i will post it with my honest thoughts about how it could have been better. i actually did that with a post about vegan sushi. i shared my failed attempt then a few days later i shared my successful attempt. So being genuine it being honest by giving your real opinion and thoughts, or by not posting at all.
I am happy that i didn't use anykind of social media except youtube and messaging apps . If people really do these things it feels like like they are living in delusion .
Brett910 SAME! Like okay, sometimes there’s a social media break, I’m guilty of sometimes being on social media but I don’t stay on too long. In real life, I see people socializing, but I don’t go out much, and I’m always paying attention to my company instead of the people around me.
@@jainil7244 bro? we're not being "cry babies", we have valid complaints about the situation that all of us were born in. and?? there's literally a pandemic going on?? we're not supposed to be going outside to hang out??
@thx473 whilst I get the point you're trying to make, I unfortunately don't think using the word 'connections' will make any difference or make people become 'aware'. Facebook already uses the term 'friends', and we all know how most people don't even speak to the 'friends' that are connected to their account. For this reason, I think the word 'followers' captures the reality of what people are doing, when they connect to a person's social media account, quite accurately.
We've come into an age where social acceptance and validation is a much needed feeling to fill the gap of neglected parts of ourselves that weren't fulfilled. Instead of recognizing it and fixing it for ourselves, we put tape on it instead because it's too much work. We push others to help us boost our sense of self confidence and constantly put on an air of positivity hoping it will solve eveything like magic. These things have always been here and the only difference between then and now is how social media has just made the flaws within ourselves that much more apparent and obvious. Social media isn't to blame. The blame has always been onto ourselves. Social media is only a tool and not the cause. We are the cause and we should stop having others do our work for us by trying to fix our problems. Fix your own problems and you'll be glad you did. I promise! 😊
Bangel911 Your comment is the reason why my English teacher so proud of me for using this comment for english speech.Thx m8 :D .I was going to credit you but I forgot sorry :/
I deleted my personal Facebook a couple years ago and feel much better. I like UA-cam for educational stuff and fun videos, but even here and there you’ll see attention cravers. 😉
Sumukh I agree. But I had a Twitter for 2 months b/c my friends finally talked me into making one and I didn’t really like it. It was just a lot of apathetic posts that people would never say in real life. What really surprised me were that most retweeted/favorited tweets were made from people that were pretty “anti-social” or lacked social skills in real life
I do not like twitter - it's hard to find communication there...btw no one from people i know have twitter. Maybe 2 or 1 so I don't know whom to subscribe and whom to read and whom to talk or with whom to share my thoughts
I deleted my Instagram and refused to make a Snapchat account. I just can't stand how people are faking their lives and proving that they are always "busy". I just can't stand people who are unfollowing people who they used to follow just to show popularity. I just can't stand how the number of likes define a person of who she/he is. Because if people are truly happy and busy in life, they wouldn't have time to prove to others that they're happy. Personally, when I started limiting my use of social media, I have learned to live in the real world. I have learned to cherish my true friends. I have learned to make genuine memories not to brag to others, but to treasure for myself.
What annoys me the most is when I see couples or friends at a restaurant on their phones and not talking to eachother! It just drives me mad! Or worst, I was at a MacDonald's recently where they had put iPads for kids to play whilst eating!! Just TALK!!!
Ilona Winn , yes it annoys me also!!! Couple went out with each other but are busy with their phones!! Another thing is clicking photos after photos of the food and uploading!!! It's like I'm eating the food only to show off!! *So irritating these things are!!* 😥😥😥
I have always felt so backdated, too ordinary since I started my insta account. People are having such colorful, happy,life. And there I am sitting in my room with books, study and absolutely nothing. I really tried to be like them, like trying reels, make-up and all. But that's not me, and i can't pretend anything. So i just deactivated all my social media account. You know what? I'm genuinely happy and satisfied with no showing off. I'm living my life instead of making fake things.
Honestly. If it makes u feel any better. I do this too. Sure, i go on youtube. But as a senior in high school, I feel like all i do is study, do i feel lonely and depressed kinda. But, at least i am not the only one who does this in my school and many of the most intelligent people i know, RARELY use social media.
Hmm... we sort of forget what's the point why we use social media in the first place. It's used to spread happiness and show sincere with others and not competing each other. Comparing is kind of the norm in social media quite often now :(
What people fail to understand is being a slave to social media. Get out of the house and enjoy life. The more likes you get the more addicted you'll to false recognition. The only person who needs to understand your worth is YOU.
abrajunejo The irony is that I know my daughter "likes" the posts of people she feels sorry for - so the amount of likes definitely does NOT reflect on how popular you ....it is false recognition.
abrarjunejo I need help. My sister is supposed to be studying because she going to university, and all her focus is on is social media. Also putting makeup up, checking out her stories on ig/Snapchat and it's annoying! She is never gonna go to university and I keep telling her too, she never listens.
I delete Instagram and I feel soooooo free and great :) The only social networks I have is facebook and youtube. Facebook because this is where I can greet my cousins who are in another country, organize birthdays or an important event, invite friends and participate in outdoor activities, and also share important contents. And youtube because I can see videos and share it on facebook. I believe that the only important and useful social networks that people should have is facebook and youtube, all the others are just a waste of time in my opinion.
Ah I know that feel. It's like you can breath freely and see clearly. No burden of social approval. No need to fake or watch others fake. I was one of them. Now i just pity them.
"Social media is where you try to impress or please people who don't even give a f*** about you in real life, while ignoring the ones who actually are"
Maybe I am not modern person... But I hate to show my own life to others . Because I live for myself •not for others and not for social media❤️
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I have social media but I keep my life private b/c more private life u have more happy you will become.
@@karamkaur1761 I am agree with you
Yup and we love it😊
@Dave N did someone asked you to exist?
I was in the running machine at gym. a girl came, took place in another running machine, photograph herself and then she left...
Dora Manou Hahahahaha omg
Dora Manou :D sick
Dora Manou running machine? You meant 'treadmill'?
Dora Manou 😂😂
I can't believe that! 😂😂
It’s proven that social media increases depression and loneliness. Just live your life and stop worrying about others to compare yourself, you will never be happy this way.
Jokes on you I was already terribly depressed and lonely BEFORE social media
Yes we will
Lol ik, I dont even have a insta or Twitter account or even snapchat just Facebook but I barely use it there's barely photo of me only google pictures
Christian Gomez tru
The reason why I don’t like Snapchat because when you take off the filter you’ll get disappointed at you face
Got rid of Instagram and Facebook over 5 years ago. One of the best decisions of my life.
Samesies
How did you do that
@@iamhealed-l7jits about willpower
Same here
@@iamhealed-l7j by deleting your account then apps from your phone and start enjoying life for what it is
The Better You Feel About Yourself, The Less You Feel The Need To Show Off .
Very true 💯 thank you very much o just learned something new 😊❤
Underrated commet! So true...
Completely agree! True Happiness is about silence, imho.
True! I deleted my Instagram about a year ago! Life been good, I stop comparing myself constantly
I only have UA-cam and Facebook account
When I post on Facebook, I saved it as only me.
just for saving purposes.
😊
That's actually pretty depressing
marta petrovic yee...
marta petrovic and true
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Milicevic1987 jebiga..
That's life with social media.
We're a sad generation with happy pictures.
Perfectly said
Fact
Sis, this hits hard
So true
that some pictures are fake
Thank god I grew up riding bicycles with my friends, playing outdoor games at night, and not getting a phone until my junior year. Parents need to emphasize this balance more. It’s crucial. So unhealthy to grow up in the age of social media
I didn't have my own smartphone until I was 18
I got a prepaid phone for myself when I went to college back in the early 2000s.
Will make sure of that…
So true
Stop blaming the parents man. You have no idea what it's like to be a parent in this era.
"A lot of you have been asking about my skincare routine.. "
Nobody truuuuu
True
lol
Fliters💀🤭
"yeah, I honestly just drink a lot of water and it helps a lot"
And then people ask me WHY am I not on instagram, Facebook, or snapchat, well...where do I start? It's toxic..
Katarina Child in Time wow. Like the attitude!
You are hero.
I spent less time on social media these past few weeks and my mentality has gotten better.
Katarina Child in Time me too, and never be
I totally agree ! I don't have those apps either, except for this one & when I tell them they get shocked and ask me how I survive without any... simple I live a real life, dot pretend to please anyone and once in while with a sweet, hot coffee while I have a conversation with some I care !!
This video made me sad. I like social media, but when we're with friends or family, we should put our phones down and talk to each other.
absolutely agree
yeah agree
Wendyss Ka ohhh me too :(
Wendyss Ka nowadays when I go to the foodcourts, ppl are busy w their gadgets rather than w their companion.
I agree!
I've stopped using social media back in 2012 at age 23, I never share my life, kids, husband or my house anywhere. I still don't have social media accounts. Quiting social media is easier than quiting smoking.
I agree. As they say, what people don’t know, they can’t destroy. Just how many ‘perfect’ couples and lives on screen are suffering greatly behind the scenes. They portray unrealistic standards just to please their viewers. 😞
This makes sense two years ago. But now people are like “yo Wuddup just woke up from my depression nap” with a frazzled and incoherent selfie
Peachy Nah those are probably not one of the most popular ones on social media. It’s still like this
An0nym0us Pers0n I think it has lowered down a bit in terms of the “fake” lifestyle because I don’t think many people care as much as they used to.
An0nym0us Pers0n what I’m saying is that the very few who still do this are lifestyle gurus and Instagram “models” but other than that I’ve been noticing more honesty about not being perfect and more talks about mental health, sometimes in the form of a self deprecating joke but I like it, it’s much more relatable and honest.
Lol
yeah but still there’s a significant different between your mindset when on social media vs not on it. i got of socials like a few months ago and i feel so much better. it sounds stupid but social media is truly a waste of time
The problem has never been Instagram or Facebook, but the human being who likes to compare with others and want to live the lives of others.
Social media just allows them to let that side of them show.
social media was engineered to exploit that aspect of human behavior. look up videos of how instagram, facebook, twitter, etc were made
True. People need to stop being so insecure nowadays to the point that they have to share fake photos and videos on social media. It's just weird how people think their self-worth and self-esteem is gained through posting those fake photos and videos.
Rose Vlogs how does one get rid of the habit of comparing and wanting to live the life of others?
@@Jerard715 REMOVE YOU FROM MEDIA. WE BELIEVE IN YOU
27 year old and I quit Facebook ten years ago. Never even attempted to use Instagram. All I have is UA-cam. Best thing I've ever done
Yupp
Same
Same, just shame that UA-cam is turning into something similar 😅
same
All I use is UA-cam, same for me.
My husband and I went out for breakfast and we noticed that everyone around us were on their phones. Father with his young son, mom & dad and teen son, young couple with their toddler who was on a tablet. I felt so sad for the kids. What a perfect opportunity for families to talk and connect. We didn't give our son a cell phone until he entered high school. We don't allow phones at meal times or when we're out at restaurants. It's just gotten so out of hand. It's no longer for convenience, it's an obsession, an addiction.
How did you get your son to not be bitter about not giving him cell phones until high school and all the rules? If i ever have a kid I want to do the same thing, but Ive seen my relatives' kids be unbelievable spiteful against their parents because of this.
Not letting your kid use the phone at the table is an error. You don't need to put rules, you need to make him appreciate the time spent connecting.
I never had any rules about phones, and still every time I sit at the table with my family or friends I am the only one wanting to talk face to face, socialice and stop using the phones.
What you are doing to your son is useless.
@@mochi8632, THAT is your problem. "Never had rules." When dinner is served in my house cellphones are not allowed at the table. Do so and YOU and your PHONE may be going out the door. You will get only one warning.
@@donotneed2250 Why tho? Also, you don't have any power over me so you can't tell me what to do.
But if you do this to a kid without even an explanation then you are abusing them. You are making them fear you, they will not value any time spent with you because you are creating an abusive relationship.
This will only make them more rebellious and hope to not see you ever.
@@mochi8632, is not child abuse. House rule and the same thing goes for adults.🤷🏼♂️ If you find that you have issues with my house rules then don't visit. Simple. If I take it from you I will toss it out on the grass the first time. Next time it hits the walkway.
"Instagram isn't the real life. It's the filtered life."
👏
rawrr
Filtergram
The real theory of social 👍🏼
Yapppp i agree
This video was the reason why I deleted my Snapchat, instagram, Twitter, and tik tok accounts. I’m only 18, but I’ve never felt happier. Highly recommend this to anyone, no matter your age. I’m never going back
I deleted FB, Twitter, and Snapchat as well. Not Instagram yet but I don’t post anything and I barely have followers. I am also 19 yrs old.
I deleted Twitter, facebook, Instagram. Never used TikTok.
Only kept WhatsApp which I later muted 95% of the statuses .
My life has never been happier😁
I like pasta
I’m so glad I decided to delete it for the time being.
I deleted Facebook, snapchat like 4 years ago, never used instagram (literally I dont know how it looks like). The only thing I use in Internet is UA-cam and Google. Im 24 now.
My teacher once said: the only reason you feel unhappy is because you comparing your life with other's
.. “comparison is the thief of joy”...Twain, i think...
Super nice quotes right there, i love it!
Well...not the only reason, for áll misery ofcourse, but when it comes to instagram, then yes.
Definitely a reason many people are unhappy, but not the only reason.
That's true 👍💯...
1990s: Happy Humans
2020s: Happy Pictures
No one going to mention that it’s really old people who are OBSESSED with Facebook?
I won't any of this false. + Around me. I let them with this, false. Keepin'. ❤ I have nothing inside.
Really!!
I think we've become addicted to social media and we need to focus in whats really important: family, friends and nature.
Talk to yourself some dont even know what social media is
so true.... nature❤
@@jhonvvick1289 But almost everybody does. I'm just saying, we can't argue with the fact that a lot of people knows social media and uses it a lot, but for the wrong purpose, which is one of the problematic things nowadays.
@@renatus20058 no, I dont fuckin care, everybody uses it because they are ordinary people. Social media is garbage that makes you sick
emphasis on nature
I stopped posting on Instagram before I saw this video, I felt like people don't like your pictures because they really do like them but because they want you to hit the like button when they post a picture. They see your picture hate, judge and criticize you then they hit the like button. It's so misleading and fake.
Baraa Jawabreh very true
Straight facts
Baraa Jawabreh so why haven’t you done the same thing with UA-cam bruh?
You hit the nail on the head 👍
Yes and some people will follow you then will unfollow you days later! What the..
I feel sad for people who need cconstant validation and recognition
I know it's sad , lack of self love.
Dont feel so sad for them, they sometimes hurt people if they don't get enough attention
U do realize youtube is also Social media do u.
reli:c and likes
reli:c yes😔what worries me are young people relying on that for their self esteem/ self worth
I once dated a girl who was always on Instagram. It wasn't this bad but she was literally always scrolling thru Instagram. I had to explain to her that it's rude to be on her phone when we're eating together or when I'm trying to have a conversation with her but she still didn't get it. Unfortunately that wasn't nearly the worst of her problems but now I know that being on social media all the time is a red flag
lol
Instagram started to teach me to be envious..
I come from a very humble family where am taught to appreciate every little thing that comes my way..
Social media made feel the exact opposite.
Deleting my social media accounts has been the most wonderful thing I have ever done!
My life is less stressful!!
I did it too months ago
And I'm feeling much better
When I was on insta I always felt like I was trapped
But now I found my happiness 😊
@@maxill1060 happy for you sis!🤩
@Stephanie Maria 3 years! Wow! You deserve a gold medal!🏅
Kudos to you!👏🏽
@Stephanie Maria lol.
Praise and honor received for an achievement.
You deserve that! 3 years free from social media ain't a joke at all.
Once again, kudos to you!🎉👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
@Stephanie Maria awww.. your kind is rare nowadays, so rare.
Lol....it seems like it's all about bragging and making others feel envious....and it's all about getting those likes!!!!
EXACTLY
That's why I don't use social media. I have it but I don't dwell and spend my time in there.
I still don't understand that concept of pity and likes, whether I receive 1 or 100 what I post will never be fraudulent.
Your absolutely right!
mixflip I just do it for fun
I was at my in-laws for Thanksgiving and my Sister-in-Law would not let anyone eat until she got THE perfect picture of the dinner table all set up. Kids are screaming, everyone is hangry, and she is just snapping away... it was pure chaos. She ruined Thanksgiving dinner... But her post made it seem like everything was wonderful and peaceful. Completely disconnected from reality...
Sad this is common everywhere. I was at this tourist spot few days ago and it was a beautiful sun View that day and people are busy taking selfies and i was enjoying the view laughing at them in my mind.
Wow… I totally know what you mean. That’s why I decided not to force pictures on Christmas. Just spend time with family cooking and bring together
This is exactly what happens when I and my friends hang out
:(
Can you really blame her for making memories but yeah it's affecting others, I usually take pictures or videos but I don't really post them
Just keeping them in the hard drive who knows if you get old at some point and see the nostalgia
My ex recently dumped me, I understand I messed up by being insecure but GOSH DANG boy even two weeks after she dumped me she posted herself out with new people and she seems so “happy.” I have personally been staying silent on my socials becsuse I feel no need to fake anything, but she is posting waaaay to much with people she literally just met; they seem so happy and it honestly hurts me, because it made me believe I was just replaceable. This video has certainly helped me come back to reality.
She's faking it. It would be different if she rewired and actually spoke to those people again, made friends, or posted something new. And in moderation. I too don't feel that urge anymore. Locked myself from facebook around September end, and it only did good.
everyone in social media is chutiya.. I've cut off myself from insta, fb, UA-cam since 4-5 years
@@deepjyoti2445 what are you doing on here now 😂☠️☠️☠️🧡🧡🏫🤓💊😭💕😭😿❤️🩹🤲❤️🩹❤️🩹😿♻️😁💝💕💝😿💝😿💝💀
Bro everything apart, BLOCK HER FIRST TF
@@archanakumaridasgupta5536 she may not be faking it. If she dumped him there’s the possibility she was eager to be single and is happy now. If he was The Who dumped her and now she’s doing the most with her posts then it would be likely she’s faking.
It’s true that most things on social media is exaggerated, some things are outright fake, but every on social media is not fake. I think some people like to believe so as a cope mechanism.
Do people actually do this? I only use social media to look at memes
Rising Spirit sadly they do. thats why i deleted facebook and instagram. kept snapchat though
me too.!😂😂 most of my newsfeed is all about memes!😆
Rising Spirit yes. I HAVE A 16YR OLD STEP DAUGHTER WHO DOES THIS EVERY SPARE SECOND SHE HAS!
For real. 99 out of 100 posts on my home page on fb are memes.
I thought the same thing - this seems unbelievable to me!
I deleted my facebook account around three years ago. I NEVER want to go back to social media. My husband and I are actually talking about unplugging from mainstream tech and switching to flip phones for awhile to see the impact it can have on our mental health and culture in our home. I pray we succeed in that decision. 💛
It's going to be a great decision
the 2 worst people i met in my travels were 2 Europeans with no FB accounts. Even the coolest people have an account. They just never used it though. They dont post anything... but they on bday, you can at least get a greeting. So FB is not so bad. Just dont add friends and family.
@@eduardochavacano why do you say they're the worst? what did they do?
If you do, can you do a video on the process and outcome 😃
I hope you never read this because you're too busy living your life instead of wasting it watching other people. I think I might just give it up too. ❤
1:50 restaurant scene is spot on! I have seen my friends completely indulged in taking photos and not at all talking to each other
And kinda sad when ur the only one not on ur phone 💀
I didn't actually believe that scene until your comment...My friend group was always social
This is exactly what my friends do all the time. They invite me to luxurious places only so that we can take pictures together and post it on socials.
I have a friend who invites me over and all day she’s on her phone and I’m just talking to myself lol
@@Eviiiiilspongebob man this is the worst type of idiot . I would ignore her too when she would call me next time. No middle ground here bro
Today is my birthday. I don't post photos on any social network this is my life a starting point that's a big message for me and thank you very much. Enjoy yourself not showing other’s people.
It's all a vicious cycle cos 98% of ppl watching this video will still go back and continue this loop.
@Dennis Portillo If that's not you then that's not you 😃
So true that what I was thinking xD
@@gglollipop407 Respect
@@videogamemaster7201 ❤
Its an addiction.
The last one is one of the main reasons i broke up with my ex..she was always posting pictyres like that just to show people how "happy" she was
ShyMac Good thing I never have the urge to take pictures with my bf
ShyMac picture*
So you can make her "happy"
So that mean she wasn't happy, that why you disappointed?
Oh my god same. She was drowning in a stew of depression but on Facebook she’s doing just great. I was like fu
Ironic how this depressing reality has a upbeat music background playing.
I think that's the purpose of the video. Everything is ok all the time, when in reality, it's not.
Omfg
6 years later, it’s 2023, and not a thing has changed.
It’s now monetized
People on social media feel the need to post every aspect of their lives. Instead of enjoying the moment they would rather take a picture of it and show everyone else that they're 'enjoying' it. I was once like this
Norin Begum
So true. I went for a walk without my phone yesterday and I had to constantly fight the urge to take pictures... not that I could.
Norin Begum
tbh the only social media i “post” on is snapchat and i only send pictures like black background with the hour or sometimes some text lol. i don’t like posting my life on social media, and the only reason i do it on snapchat is because of the snapstreaks i started long ago
Me 2. Finally I found the right way, N I deleted Ig
I'm on social media but I barely use it to post pics, i use it for communication, like i found the instagrams of people I knew a long time ago and I'd lost their phone number
I Go to Lot of Partys bc my Boyfriend is a DJ and Most of the time i enjoy the time with the other people on the parties or Dancing Don't Using my Phone but i Take Like 3-5 Pictures and Vids.I Like to Share my memories but i just want to feel it too,Like tf Being always on the Phone when other Friends are around you? how unrespectful
This is why I do not have social media anymore. I want to be authentic to myself and also it causes me a great deal of anxiety and depression.
Same! I feel so free now!
Me too
Me tooo
I still have them but it’s as if I don’t because I haven’t been on them in months lol
So true. I know some people can function fine with social media but I am definitely not one of those people. I tried so hard to stop comparing myself to others and seeking validation in likes/comments/messages/retweets/etc. but I'd fail every time. Life without social media is pretty isolating and you quickly realize who your real friends are and who you want to always stay in touch with.
I deactivated my instagram and my facebook a week ago, you realize how addicted you were to these social networks when you don't use them and you feel abstinence, like a drug.
Me too! I'm one month off of instagram and I couldn't believe the amount of times I automatically unlocked my phone and went searching for the app icon that first week...
Preach!
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I wantz to marry you 😍
🤣🤣🤣 pretending to be simp
@@Emsyaz 🤣🤣👍
Yah finna do the same with titkok
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For the last girl, with the boyfriend? I feel like social media posts like that are a huge reason why people are surprised when they break up; from the outside it all seems perfect :(
true you really don't know what goes behind the scenes
Yes I was that girl.. looks so good but in reality just fights.. and ppl on u like why did u break up with so and so.. you guys were so cute together ?!?!?
Yes it is. Because our lives are so filtered from the truth
Because no one’s life is that interesting. Filters and background work great too.
The grass always looks greener on social media.
unless it is fake, like artificial turf :D
Ahahhahahaha
It looks greener but in reality is it really greener??
The sea is always clearer in social media. I am maldivian and lived most my life here and i have never seen sea as clear as the pictures
Sally Sadly good point
When the only soul media you have is UA-cam...
*social
Sasaki Umiquema same
I only have UA-cam/Instagram but I Dont use a Lot.
Sasaki Umiquema same 😂
UA-cam isnt social media, it's a sheep in wolf's clothing, it's a predator ready to pounce, it's a lowlife thief that steals your sanity, grammer, and intelligence away from you.....
*And I'm one of the people addicted to it.*
Yeah, that’s the reason why I no longer using social media, and I’m so happy with that, my mental health have been improved a lot and I literally have more extra time doing what I always want, I hope that the these words are helping you guys, who are struggling and felling bad of yourself. ❤❤❤ thanks for reading
When I feel sad because people living better than me, I will see this video again.
@Gringo hhhh
They are living fake lives pretending.
Before opening UA-cam, just delete your Social media account man 😂😂
Watch out for the narcissist on social media
😄
Quitted social media for one month, much more motivated
More power to youu
congratulations you just made the best decision of your life
I did too..
It's been 6 months or so...
Now in quarantine? How?? But I'll try, thanks for the ideas😀
2:12 why he put on heels if they don't appear in the photo?
To get in the mood
@@internationalmusiK06 best answer ever
brokenjaw that’s another part of you easily getting lied by these catfishes
@@ppykare1 you should stfu
I HAVE THE SAME QUESTION
I'm a french teenager, and we studied this video in english class. The name of the lesson was ''performing in social networks'' . We spoke about it and I think it's a very good thing to have this prevention level at school. :)
This is why I completely quit social media, it's full of absolute nonces trying to make their lives seem better than they actually are.
LaRusso i also quit too..its been a year and im actually happy i did🤗
LaRusso *nonsense
I also quit and I miss absolutely nothing!
I only have facebook now for reading things not for social update.
Well, you didn't completely quit social media since you're obviously using UA-cam currently. I strongly believe what you meant to indicate is that you now currently use the internet much more sagaciously wasting less precious time such as receiving an autodidactic education.
People are so busy trying to impress this world they forget that their is a world inside them
👏👏👏👏
Well said 👍😔
Truth
@Clay Art Jaz a person doesn’t know truly who they’re from experience until they’re know who and where true Loves comes from and is, Jesus Christ.
Touched!
fake people fake attitude
Wenny Dornan - and fake friendship, even fake love...
Everything is fake nowadays it's hard to love or to trust somebody wether to love or to not risking yourself to get hurt in the process.
wtf they are wasting life likethat.I would rather post a video of me eating spicy noodle.its tasty i love food.
Wenny Dornan yeh fake fake fake✌
Yup her boyfriend is gay. Using her as cover to hide his homosexuality.
We've made stalking anyone else's life and comparing so easy and normalised that we don't even realise it's a huge problem!
yass relatableee
I'm on the edge of quitting social media. The fakeness we portray and see from others on daily basis is driving us crazy. I do even catch myself doing it occasionally I'm not sure if it's really a gap within us that we're trying to fill or in my case it was kinda a rivarly type of thing.
I think because social media is like something we own. Like our personal space. Like there are no rules but our own. We can control it on the way we want it. When we want and where we want it. Anything that we cannot achieve instantly or express from a normal non social media relationship/life, we can put or say in social media. Social media is instant gratification that it can be addicting. And while being addicted, what's true and what is make believe can be mixed. That's when we can go to extremes bcos it's is gratifying. I want to explain my opinion more but i just have little hard time elaborating it. I dont use my FB anymore. Twitter is useless to me. I visit my instagram once in a while. You Tube is what i enjoy. Hehe..
Quit it best thing i ever did!
I have never entered, I only use WhatsApp and Messenger just to chat with my friends.
PREACH
you should definitely do it if you just want to live your life. i left all social medias because everyone only cares about what others think and its so depressing.
so they all just looking at eachothers photos like "oh thats cool let me go lie too"
Jamee Ganal yeah basically
they see others' photos (which are fake) but they're convinced that other people are having better lives than them (since everyone in their pics are perceived as perfect and nothing else) so they decide to do the same to make themselves feel better... it's sad how none of their posts are genuine
( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
Jamee Ganal lool yeh sad truth😂..so messed up man
Yup
Never had insta or Facebook, guess I’m not losing anything
It's a win for you
you're amazing
Yay.. So I'm not the only one here! 😂😊
👍
Me too.....👍
An issue made about 7 yrs ago but still pretty much holds water to this day.
Definitely. And since it’s now monetized, you’re paid to show the best or be quirky or create a brand, an image. Can’t imagine growing up as a teen now where what’s real? The norm is false representation. Shopping at a store but don’t mind the content creator recording his current episode to millions and I’ll be an extra in the background cause I went out of my house. lol Nah, it’s worse.
She’s not happy with her boyfriend, but happy with the likes ..
Just like your happy with your likes
wow you're quick
@@lieutenanttom9733 u sir, have earned my respect.
@@3A_z can i slip the slug in you then
😏
I deleted all my social media I had the constant desire to be perfect and just be ok it. It was crazy how much time I wasted :/
chicken nugget goddess but you're still on youtube honey
chicken nugget goddess good girl
antipeesea on UA-cam you actually entertain yourself, watch videos, like TV. You don't try to be perfect or pretend here.
I did the same
chicken nugget goddess
Yeah Social Media sucks!
Talk about a depressing reality, Who remembers chilling with a group of friends who weren’t looking at their phone screen every 3 mins? (Sigh) 2007 Good ol days
Bro stop stereo typing us.. we use social media yeah but where not obsessed and look on it 24/7
14 Rings You sure? Don’t be to blind and look around.
I was born in 2007 😂😂 but I get your point
Idk most people i know arent on their phones 24/7.
@@Joy-bc3cs what are you doing here kid?
No insta, no Twitter, no snap, no FB in our family. Happy without them. Free to live without telling or showing everything to everybody.
@Solace good and wise choice
Happy without Social media or the Family? 😂
@@sanathbharadwaj999 have no social média and à wonderfull family who has no social média.AlhamdouliLah
@@sanathbharadwaj999 I guess " your family" is social media😏
They said taking picture is to keep the memories, but that's not the case for today's world, it's more like bragging about your boring daily life that you created to make it look "fun", "happy", "luxurious", "my life is perfect", while it actually just for attention and gaining more likes, get a life and stop thinking what other people thinks about you
I didnt even notice I was living like this until I deleted my account for a week. 🙈 Resisting the urge to make things look insta-worthy from now on and focusing on actual life. Love it!!!
same!
Same 😌🌻
Relate tho
For me it’s the opposite. I never really liked having many social media but I’m just curious so I’ll give it a shot.
lol
People: Why are you not active on social media
Me: I don't feel insecure about my presence in this world.
....... Guess am not the only one.
@JustArtHobbies That's a good one 👍
People: why don’t you post anything? Are you a real person?
Me: I live my offline life. I’ve got no time to write, shoot and edit posts 😂
My SMM manager: you 🤬
Me: sorry 🤷🏻♀️ I’m not going to lie about myself, “two posts a year” is me, could hire a copywriter, but it would be a lie.
I don't know man. Maybe if you weren't insecure you wouldn't feel the need to judge others because they make different choices
@@federicapiottoli6922 but i need to answer them right
@@Genz_Sage what?
Heard this somewhere,
"Out of 24 hours, people hardly get 24 minutes of true happiness. During this time, the person clicks 24 pictures. Finally, he shares one single best picture magnified with filters, which ruins the mental well-being of next 24 people."
social media ---> egocentricity and narcissism ---> misery
People are NOT socializing in social media, they are literally competing AGAINST each other and constantly seeking more and more attention from others. We are not supposed to compete against each other, but to help and give love to each other. If you really want to find your self-respect and your happiness, start spreading sincere kindness and love to this world every single day. "Strong people don't put others down.They lift them up".
The best comment here. Nice!
thanks for this, i just want to let you know that i copied your comment so i can have an answer on my online essay (insight of the video)
♥️♥️♥️♥️
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great words and great reminder. I don't want social media. I want a social life
Been off social media for a little over a year now. No Snapchat , No tumblr , No Facebook , No Instagram . Night and day difference.
But you're on UA-cam 😂
@@stim178 ? what does that mean
@@ksubyslowed UA-cam is also social media.
@@stim178 No it's a place to watch videos
@@-freya- according to Google, "Yes. Though you may only be familiar with UA-cam as a place to watch funny videos of laughing babies and puppies, UA-cam has firmly established itself as a social mediawebsite."
The only things people don’t post on social media is their failures and when they’re peeing or pooping
Lol some will post themselves on the toilet😂😂 just nasty ❌
They do now on tiktok 🤦🏻♂️
whaddya mean?
Yeah I have seen on the toilet pics. No one posts a messy wipe though 😂😂.
And why the fck they would do that?
No facebook, no instagram, just a few contacts on WhatsApp and a peaceful life 😌
Someone once said being famous on Instagram is the same as being rich in monopoly ...... made so much sense
But my friends used to make fun of me because I had way lesser followers than them
@@lazzy5173 They do not care. Everyone is minding own problems. So sister... You don't need to worry.
But I just want to tell you that Jesus Loves you and the Lord did not forgot about you. I love you ❤️ Fighting! Do not make things control you hihi
@@lazzy5173 exactly, read mans comment again and draw the comparison, the friends making fun of you are rich in monopoly money but meaningless in the rest of the world
But in instagram they get real money, don't they?
@@Annieloool sure you get but it's not enough to buy you bread and butter
No Instagram no Facebook no snap . No social media just cooking on UA-cam for fun 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰😂😂😂😂💐💐💐
Me too✌️
UA-cam is were it's at🤙💗
Same here! The only thing I use is UA-cam and my podcast! I got rid of my Facebook and Instagram almost two years ago and I love not letting the world see my private life! It’s no one else’s business and I don’t feel the need to get attention like that.. I think it’s people that are extremely insecure and need attention . It’s sad and pathetic and makes me cringe seeing stuff like this- nothing real or genuine .. just all fake to try and get attention and likes etc..
Here's a loaded question...does anyone have a SO that participates in Social media...Heavly?...Does it cause problems for you?
@@susannanunez1448 my (now husband) and I used to have Facebook and it was a problem before bc random girls would try messaging him and commenting on his posts inappropriately so it did cause lots of fights and problems .. but later on we eventually decided to get rid of all social media so neither of us has to worry! I feel like a lot of men and women like it so they can cheat or get attention from others so it’s not good for relationships if your spouse is good looking and likes attention lol
It's actually really sad...Thankfully I gave up my instagram account a couple of years ago and never looked back. Life has been so much more enjoyable!
Fernanda Good for you! It really does feel freeing!
Welcome to the club
Fernanda I still have my instagram account,but I don't spend too much time on it.The real struggle is when all your friends are screen addicted and they can't stay five minutes without thei r mobiles!And whatever they do they must post it,that's so hateful
The sad thing is that now the parents give their children a phone when they're 5 years old
Been two years I quit social media. I don't know how better it made my life but I can definitely say that it saved me from a lot.of anxiety, panic, garbage and waste of time.
Same
Same
Now that’s inspiring!
UA-cam is also social media though
The moment I deleted my FB and Insta, it took me 2 years to get a better hold of myself. I gave more attention to my studies, stopped comparing myself to others both mentally and physically, gave up trying to be a good friend all the freaking time and not to take my family’s words to heart. All these factors used to make me feel envious of others but now I only do activities that makes me happy such as reading a nice book or drawing and feeling contented with my body and mind the way it is cause no one can be perfect. Now I feel no panic attacks, anxieties and self loathing.
This is how all of the Kardashians and Jenners live.
Only because we support it
This is how all of us live
@@mishkajethwani1114 nah, mostly the kardashians. its their "career"
Lol
No...this is how most of north America lives.
Frighteningly accurate.
Be honest. Be real. If something you think of posting isn't genuine, then don't post it.
Lauren Vanessa Vegan Good point but what's your definition of genuine
honestly, when i spend time with my friends everyone is barely on their phone, and at least the people i know irl don't fake their life like that on social media, so maybe the people you know are like that or, maybe, just maybe me and my friends are a bunch of freaks
lamar wahb my definition of genuine is exactly what it's defined as. "What something is said to be." like, think of the girl in this video who posted the pic of her kissing her boyfriend. she posted it when she was angry at him and seeming to have second thoughts about loving him. she should have waited to post it until she felt sure (in my opinion). im all about being real. like, i post a lot of food pics on my instagram, and if a recipe turns out worse than i thought, i will either not post the pic or i will post it with my honest thoughts about how it could have been better. i actually did that with a post about vegan sushi. i shared my failed attempt then a few days later i shared my successful attempt. So being genuine it being honest by giving your real opinion and thoughts, or by not posting at all.
Zairo Delgadillo it sounds like you and your friends are doing things right. paying attention to each other and creating quality memories. :)
I am happy that i didn't use anykind of social media except youtube and messaging apps .
If people really do these things it feels like like they are living in delusion .
Everybody sitting on their phone when out at a restaurant has always irked me.
Brett910 SAME! Like okay, sometimes there’s a social media break, I’m guilty of sometimes being on social media but I don’t stay on too long. In real life, I see people socializing, but I don’t go out much, and I’m always paying attention to my company instead of the people around me.
Same with me.
I'm to parsimonious for that. Have no data-tariff.
Brett910 we aren't allowed phones when eating out, this way we actually interact with each other 😸
Brett910 I work at a restaurant and let me just tell you it really pisses me off especially when a couple or a date is on there phones
Always knew those "Woke up like this" pics were a lie
Marie Cajalne yea no one can ever woke up like that😂
Good one 👍👍😂😂
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Marie Cajalne Hey single? I'm shy so asking like this way xD, never had a gf :(, so are you?
leavemewheneveryoufindsomeoneelseasothersdotoo :( dude. This aint a dating app. Are you sure you’re okay?
I feel sorry for teens today. Everything’s about image.
Teens ? Not only teens
well duh image gets you laid
Not everyone is like that
@@jainil7244 bro? we're not being "cry babies", we have valid complaints about the situation that all of us were born in. and?? there's literally a pandemic going on?? we're not supposed to be going outside to hang out??
@@cheerioooo7865 and Online classes also hits hard for social teens😂
Here are some ways social media can improve-
1) Remove like/dislike system
2) Relabel "Followers" To "Connections"
thats kinda cool
that means no fun for many companies 😐
@@alisa7012they need to create an own space
@thx473 whilst I get the point you're trying to make, I unfortunately don't think using the word 'connections' will make any difference or make people become 'aware'. Facebook already uses the term 'friends', and we all know how most people don't even speak to the 'friends' that are connected to their account. For this reason, I think the word 'followers' captures the reality of what people are doing, when they connect to a person's social media account, quite accurately.
This is wise
We've come into an age where social acceptance and validation is a much needed feeling to fill the gap of neglected parts of ourselves that weren't fulfilled.
Instead of recognizing it and fixing it for ourselves, we put tape on it instead because it's too much work. We push others to help us boost our sense of self confidence and constantly put on an air of positivity hoping it will solve eveything like magic.
These things have always been here and the only difference between then and now is how social media has just made the flaws within ourselves that much more apparent and obvious.
Social media isn't to blame. The blame has always been onto ourselves. Social media is only a tool and not the cause. We are the cause and we should stop having others do our work for us by trying to fix our problems. Fix your own problems and you'll be glad you did. I promise! 😊
Bangel911 truth
Bangel911 How does your comment not have 10000 likes
Probably because it's the truth that nobody is ready to face
Ginger the Fox mj
Bangel911 Your comment is the reason why my English teacher so proud of me for using this comment for english speech.Thx m8 :D .I was going to credit you but I forgot sorry :/
I deleted my personal Facebook a couple years ago and feel much better. I like UA-cam for educational stuff and fun videos, but even here and there you’ll see attention cravers. 😉
Unfortunately. Yes
Wow I see it too, and I see people I know around me crave for that
Same here
Good
Did you still use Insta?
Instagram: how different are you from the other people
Twitter: how people think the same as you
Sumukh wise
Sumukh I agree. But I had a Twitter for 2 months b/c my friends finally talked me into making one and I didn’t really like it. It was just a lot of apathetic posts that people would never say in real life. What really surprised me were that most retweeted/favorited tweets were made from people that were pretty “anti-social” or lacked social skills in real life
St. Petersberg reddit
you FORGOT ABOUT ME FACE BOOK HOW DARE YOU!!!!! I only youtube for half my time whatever
I do not like twitter - it's hard to find communication there...btw no one from people i know have twitter. Maybe 2 or 1 so I don't know whom to subscribe and whom to read and whom to talk or with whom to share my thoughts
This was seven years ago and it's becoming worse and worse. Just more subtle.
Yes!! We are the saddest generation with happy pictures
True that.❤
Agree....
Well said
@@ladydancer20 honestly, yeah
Bunch of sad fake ppl escaping from their sad reality.
💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯👌✔
@@shyane6309
So, whats to say about that? Its sad but there are people who are defiant to physological help and there is nothing you can do about it.
Very well said
@@shyane6309 alot of people commit suicide to escap the fake rose colored social media centered life that people keep perpetuating
So, true 👍🏻
Social media is the great heaven for narcissist
Luqman Hakim and there are millions and millions of them out there.
correct! 😤
Yes!!!!
On point!👍
Social media is causing a lot of mental health problems.
7 years later, it's in my feed, and in a way it still holds true. They did something wrong to our generation.
nothing about social media is social.
MrProphetius should be called internet media
I deleted my Instagram and refused to make a Snapchat account. I just can't stand how people are faking their lives and proving that they are always "busy". I just can't stand people who are unfollowing people who they used to follow just to show popularity. I just can't stand how the number of likes define a person of who she/he is. Because if people are truly happy and busy in life, they wouldn't have time to prove to others that they're happy. Personally, when I started limiting my use of social media, I have learned to live in the real world. I have learned to cherish my true friends. I have learned to make genuine memories not to brag to others, but to treasure for myself.
A failure is not a loss. It's a gain.
I totally agree with you 👍
A failure is not a loss. It's a gain. Bro it's not that serious.... all I do on snapchat is post pictures of my rabbit.....
thank you....make genuine memories not fake ones to show people how much fun you are having which ain't the case
Yeahh I agree
A failure is not a loss. It's a gain. very well said! this is so true
What annoys me the most is when I see couples or friends at a restaurant on their phones and not talking to eachother! It just drives me mad! Or worst, I was at a MacDonald's recently where they had put iPads for kids to play whilst eating!! Just TALK!!!
Ilona Winn ohmygod true 😭💔
They probably are talking, the internet is one of the best methods of communication invented.
agreee
Ilona Winn , yes it annoys me also!!! Couple went out with each other but are busy with their phones!! Another thing is clicking photos after photos of the food and uploading!!! It's like I'm eating the food only to show off!! *So irritating these things are!!* 😥😥😥
I hate thar Ipads so much... Kids this days... but its not their fault
1:48 I love how you show them putting away their phones for the photo, then are straight back into it - seen it SOOOO many times
I'm amazed that some comments are from 2 years ago. Not one thing has changed since. This is why I never got instagram
It is social media period. They just used Instagram as an example.
Facebook is worse!
Same here. No Instagram or Twitter.
It’s gotten worse.
The only reason I would even want Instagram is to look at photos of dogs..
I have always felt so backdated, too ordinary since I started my insta account. People are having such colorful, happy,life. And there I am sitting in my room with books, study and absolutely nothing. I really tried to be like them, like trying reels, make-up and all. But that's not me, and i can't pretend anything. So i just deactivated all my social media account. You know what? I'm genuinely happy and satisfied with no showing off. I'm living my life instead of making fake things.
Love this!! I feel the same
"I am not like other girls"
That's basically your comment.
❤️❤️
Honestly. If it makes u feel any better. I do this too. Sure, i go on youtube. But as a senior in high school, I feel like all i do is study, do i feel lonely and depressed kinda. But, at least i am not the only one who does this in my school and many of the most intelligent people i know, RARELY use social media.
@@mochi8632 no. 🙂
I always re-watch this video to remind myself social media is fake.
Me too
Me too
Same!!
Me too
Hmm... we sort of forget what's the point why we use social media in the first place. It's used to spread happiness and show sincere with others and not competing each other. Comparing is kind of the norm in social media quite often now :(
Cyberbullying is a very serious problem that affects many people, especially young people using social networks.
“Reality is often disappointing” Thanos.
True marvel fan .... 😅😅 wow 🤗
Please be with me, okay?
Thanos had the right idea!! ✊
Nice 👌🏻
I am inevitable
~Thanos
What people fail to understand is being a slave to social media. Get out of the house and enjoy life. The more likes you get the more addicted you'll to false recognition. The only person who needs to understand your worth is YOU.
abrarjunejo yup
Many of them are out of the house when they use social media, lol
abrajunejo The irony is that I know my daughter "likes" the posts of people she feels sorry for - so the amount of likes definitely does NOT reflect on how popular you ....it is false recognition.
abrarjunejo amen
abrarjunejo I need help. My sister is supposed to be studying because she going to university, and all her focus is on is social media. Also putting makeup up, checking out her stories on ig/Snapchat and it's annoying! She is never gonna go to university and I keep telling her too, she never listens.
I delete Instagram and I feel soooooo free and great :)
The only social networks I have is facebook and youtube. Facebook because this is where I can greet my cousins who are in another country, organize birthdays or an important event, invite friends and participate in outdoor activities, and also share important contents. And youtube because I can see videos and share it on facebook. I believe that the only important and useful social networks that people should have is facebook and youtube, all the others are just a waste of time in my opinion.
David Bustam didn't even join it the day when fb owns insta lie
Ad Soyad thank you. I joined fb long time back but if I had a social media account it would be only fb and nothing more and only occasionally.
Ah I know that feel. It's like you can breath freely and see clearly. No burden of social approval. No need to fake or watch others fake. I was one of them. Now i just pity them.
David Bustam Haven’t been on there in 4mos. I feel amazing, stopped going on Facebook 3yrs ago😁😁😁💞👏🏾
God bless you. :)
"Social media is where you try to impress or please people who don't even give a f*** about you in real life, while ignoring the ones who actually are"