Facebook & My Prediction: Dummies Guide to Facebook Depression

Years back I had a friend tell me how wonderful Facebook was. The response was, ~it's nothing more than a self-publishing platform like we've had for decades - with features.~

So now more than a decade after he told me that and everone's cousin is on Facebook, we are starting to hear the expected stories.

• Facebook manipulates and is dangerous
• Your depression is because of Facebook
• Facebook Depression: A Simple (But Complete) Guide 

The last is a real article, and it makes a sound statement:

It is merely a tool. And like any tool, it can be used for good reasons, and for bad ones.

I must then ask, how long before we see:

Dummies Guide to Facebook Depression.

I can tell you now, it won't be long.

Consider what this article states

Research suggests that excessive social media use can cause people to feel depressed and isolated, have low self-esteem, and feel envious of others. There’s even an unofficial term for this. It’s called "Facebook Depression." It’s not an official diagnosis, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a real thing.

To be clear, this isn’t the same thing as clinical depression, (...). Facebook Depression is more about depressed mood, negative thoughts, irritability, anger, and a compromised sense of self-worth.

The expected remedies are the same we saw 20+ years ago for AOL & Compuserve.

• Set a time limit.
• Spend more time with actual people.
• Don't be afraid of a social media detox.
  
• Get some fresh air!
• Do some writing or artwork.
• Take a few minutes to meditate.
• Reconnect with your inner child.
   

Crayons anyone?

SOURCES

Facebook Depression: A Simple (But Complete) Guide
https://goodmenproject.com/guy-talk/facebook-depression-a-simple-but-complete-guide/ 
by Randy Withers - August 26, 2019