You may have noticed some people on social media posting photos of themselves from 2009 and 2019. I’ve commented on this before, but these 10-year challenges are an excellent chance to reflect. As such, here are my photos. Maybe it isn’t visible to anyone else, but behind those smiles I see very different stories. […]
I’ve talked before about the hazards of social media for those with mental illness (See Signposts Along the Social Media Superhighway and Like This, Or Don’t). Today, I want to build on that by talking about another danger of social media. And that is the danger your social media page poses to your mental health. […]
I want to continue with the social media theme I started yesterday. I also want to build on past posts, where I’ve talked about how dangerous social media is, since most people only post their high points, which can be particularly difficult to see if you are stuck in a low moment. I’ve also said before […]
How I Assume Most People Use the ’Like’ Button: “Hmm. Cool photo.” Presses like button. Moves on with life. Me Using the Same Fucking ‘Like’ Button: “The photo is interesting. I should like it. Hmm, but what if they aren’t happy with the photo, then it is like I am mocking them. And maybe seeing […]
As an introvert with social anxiety issues, I find social media to be a wonderful creation. When the world gets to be too much, I can stay connected while curling up and hiding from the physical world. Yet it can also be extremely dangerous because it, like mental illness, lies to you. People don’t typically […]
