Tired of facebook
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My Facebook algorithm is constantly throwing up "Offender Database" or "Predator Hunting" groups on my feed and I shouldn't read it and I definitely shouldn't look at the comment section. But I do and then I get sucked in and it fills me with fear and sadness. I think even pre knock and pre everything I know now I don't think I could have commented what some people comment. Behind a glass screen and all hey.
I'm just tired of it. Tired of the arguments and the discourse everywhere. Of everyone knowing what's right and wrong. Some reportings are in the public interest I suppose. Many many more aren't. Who's going to protect and think of my child if it hit the media. Definitely need a social media detox.
I don't really need a response I just wanted some safe to jot down my brain waves.
:) - smiley face because I didn't want it to be all negative!
I'm just tired of it. Tired of the arguments and the discourse everywhere. Of everyone knowing what's right and wrong. Some reportings are in the public interest I suppose. Many many more aren't. Who's going to protect and think of my child if it hit the media. Definitely need a social media detox.
I don't really need a response I just wanted some safe to jot down my brain waves.
:) - smiley face because I didn't want it to be all negative!
Just wanted to leave a message to say I hear you! Xx
It's just frustrating isn't it! I don't think it can get simpler than that. I just wish we collectively stopped and thought before we typed or posted. We're supposed to do it before we speak, we should definitely be doing it online too!
I went back on Facebook and three pages popped up so I clicked please don't show me again and made a cup of tea. What can't a cup of tea fix!
I went back on Facebook and three pages popped up so I clicked please don't show me again and made a cup of tea. What can't a cup of tea fix!
I hear you too although I took the plunge and came off FB just before our son's plea hearing, the reason being that I didn't want to get anything accidentally flagged on my feed and then spiral into anxiety and panic. It was surprisingly hard to live without it at first and I miss seeing photos of friends and family but to be honest I feel free of something that had the potential to harm me. Have you ever considered deleting or at least freezing your account?
Yeah that's the plan. I don't really want to potentially see anything related to my person and be upset.
I'm trying to download all my photos off it currently so if I end up deleting it I don't loose them all. But I can't reset my blinking password!!!
I know social media does have many benefits but it's hard to see them at the moment. My teen has zero interest in having any social online presence and I'm soooo pleased. I think I'd just worry about her on it (more than I do anyway!)
I'm trying to download all my photos off it currently so if I end up deleting it I don't loose them all. But I can't reset my blinking password!!!
I know social media does have many benefits but it's hard to see them at the moment. My teen has zero interest in having any social online presence and I'm soooo pleased. I think I'd just worry about her on it (more than I do anyway!)
I'm sure you won't regret it and the time spent downloading your photos will be well spent! I feel your pain over the password too :) X
I got rid of facebook 5 years ago and don't miss it one bit. I have a few pals on WhatsApp which I can control and that's all I need.
too much stress - especially on this journey!
too much stress - especially on this journey!
I hear you! Our nightmare began nearly 3 years ago and since that day I stopped posting on social media, am still paranoid about something coming out and although I kept the accounts open, I closed down all privacy etc. I do miss seeing old memories but this is just another way this has impacted on our family situation and my mental health.
I did set up an instagram account just so I could follow the things I want to - in a name no-one would recognise and I literally just follow the books, little animations and theatre etc I am interested in and NEVER post.
I echo the thoughts about how debilitating social media can be and that looking after our own MH is so so important. There is too much upsetting stuff on SM anyway - a cup of tea and a magazine or an episode of Pointless is better for me!
Take care
I did set up an instagram account just so I could follow the things I want to - in a name no-one would recognise and I literally just follow the books, little animations and theatre etc I am interested in and NEVER post.
I echo the thoughts about how debilitating social media can be and that looking after our own MH is so so important. There is too much upsetting stuff on SM anyway - a cup of tea and a magazine or an episode of Pointless is better for me!
Take care