A Social Life | Award Winning Short Film | Social Media Depression

Are you living the life that you post?
A Social Life is a short film about a career driven woman named Meredith who's living the life she's always dreamed of... online. Meredith strives to live a balanced life: staying fit, working hard and connecting with her friends; she is creating her "image" within her broader social media friend base. But she awakes one day and realizes that her reflection is merely the collection of photos that she has shared with others. Is this her life? Or just a carefully curated brand?
Kerith Lemon is a writer, director and creator with rich experience in multi-platform storytelling and creative narratives. Driven by her passion for stories that emotionally connect, Lemon is drawn to narratives that elevate women, mirror societal complications, and create dialogues amongst a broad audience. Her directorial debut, A Social Life, premiered at the Canberra International Short Film Festival, where it was awarded the prize for Best International Actor and most recently has won Best Ladies First Short at the Lady Filmmakers Festival in Pacific Grove, CA. It will continue to screen at film festivals throughout 2016.
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[@drrajkantakarmakar3438]

"Don't let the internet rush you. No one is posting their failures"

[@savannahbffzies9672]

I love this

[@guuguu7559]

wow

[@miaterego4698]

Damn right

[@radioactive5844]

❤️👌

[@user-ml3bg1fc9b]

I need this!😔❤

[@Neutron91939]

Social media isn't for socializing anymore it's all competition now for the most likes and most "friends"

[@darlingangel1944]

right....I wish I could quit all....I really don't wanna share my life with anyone ....5 -6 years back ppl lived their life ....normally... pictured were talking n occasionally for the memories...eat we wud do..taking 10 pictures every single day. ???

[@clairec3925]

Jimmy Harry Exactly. I don't even use mine half the time

[@mahiraza2107]

+Iti Gupta agree..i dont usr social media much for my petsonal life..i just use it as a knowledge medium n keeping my self updated. what other do i dnt care n what i do is none of anyones business.

[@kwiiunicorn6669]

Jimmy Harry I use social media for sharing stuff with my friends not completion. BTW, the friends I'm talking to are the ppl at my school. Not fly my friends but I know them all.

[@mariaalejandrayelamorangel1977]

I agree

[@Harshasha1920]

The only reason why I never had a social media is "Privacy is POWER What people don't know , they can't ruin"

[@preetirathore4126]

Yaaaa 🥰

[@resthav0894]

👍

[@missli1543]

Yes! Also in the dating world it is power. A man cannot figure life out, he will have to get to know you if he wants to find out. Jealous ppl can’t ruin your life by instamessaging that person you’re dating...it’s actually really nice not having social media

[@miaterego4698]

YASS

[@had6126]

True...

[@aashimabhardwaj5888]

The sad truth about social media is that people want to decorate their instagram stories and their page rather than their lives.They want to make their "social media life " exciting rather than their actual real life.

[@Gauravjoshi-ml7hb]

its become weird ,when they posting their personal stuff like food

[@aashimabhardwaj5888]

@@Gauravjoshi-ml7hb lol I can feel you!! Welcome to the introvert's world

[@franceskronenwett3539]

What a lonely life that girl has. I am glad I grew up in the sixties and seventies!

[@bloodymirpoutin3825]

@Salim stfu

[@LolLol-kj5yd]

miss anonymous that’s me

[@jrighteous1984]

I quit social media 3 years ago , the one thing I noticed is that ppl think something is wrong with you for not having social media , they always look at me weird .. and I think that's why ppl can't quit , I don't give a shit though , I married my best friend and have 2 beautiful kids , I don't need to be liked by everyone ..lol

[@houligan_97]

Those are my goals in life man. Good for you

[@Deepakkumar-kt3ki]

U r not weird people are weird.😊....You did a great thing and hope your family having a great time without influence of fake world..enjoy

[@user-dw7hn7uw5p]

I am jealous of you. Time to quit it.

[@amyzoey8868]

I quit a few years ago too. It was surprisingly easy.

[@jescyronia8111]

Woow

[@CarbonInstinct0]

People without social media tend to be more interesting.

[@AlbertoSalviaNovella]

Or interesting people doesn't need to advertise as interesting.

[@ebassandukulele8356]

Carbon Instinct the Problem is Social media creates all the Standards on what is beautiful, cool and individual(which is the most ironic)

[@cherrypie1198]

Carbon Instinct well then I must be hella interesting

[@marie-theresereinhard385]

ebass and ukulele everyone always wants to be 'individual' but if someone is actually different than all the others it's not right anyway.. we live in a world of hypocrisy and social media mostly supports that

[@ebassandukulele8356]

yes! marie-therese Reinhard, haha its so funny how People say that they are soo crazy and then they are just doing what counts as crazy to forcingly be cool.. fucking nobody is different! especially those ones who Claim to be

[@patriciajmeneses]

I deleted social media last year of December 2019 when I felt my anxiety rising again. It was taking a toll on my relationship and on my anxiety. Every post I saw made me overthink my relationship, who I am as a person. After not using it for awhile, has made me happier. So trust me, when you delete social media, it makes life easier on yourself & you tend to forget that there was such thing as “comparing yourself to others” & “competition”

[@BriaBarrows]

Amen

[@theharshtruthoutthere]

@@BriaBarrows Keep the 10 commandments, Study the BIBLE, kzbin.info/aero/PLHYOKu9d9bz76Dn5iMAmrIofhzUHtJxpu And expose the wicked doers: kzbin.info/aero/PLHYOKu9d9bz4C3cQSNdox1372n1iOljGt For this is the WILL OF GOD, what we should all do: James 2:26 | View whole chapter | See verse in context For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. If we TRULY LOVE - BELIEVE AND TRUST GOD - His Will, we all shall do. Have an easy day or night. There is no proof for the soul and the spirit of human? - give them these verses: James 2:26 | View whole chapter | See verse in context For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. 1 Corinthians 15:44 | View whole chapter | See verse in context It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body. 1 Corinthians 5:3 | View whole chapter | See verse in context For I verily, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have judged already, as though I were present, concerning him that hath so done this deed, Romans 8:10 | View whole chapter | See verse in context And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. Proverbs 18:14 | View whole chapter | See verse in context The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear? Romans 8:16 | View whole chapter | See verse in context The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: Ecclesiastes 3:21 | View whole chapter | See verse in context Who knoweth the spirit of man that goeth upward, and the spirit of the beast that goeth downward to the earth? Ecclesiastes 12:7 | View whole chapter | See verse in context Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it. Still no proof of the spirit of the human(s)?

[@theharshtruthoutthere]

@Recite-God-Heal-Me-Create-Miracles we all must come clean aka COME TO REPENTANCE and BORN AGIAN - all that in that lifetime we have been given. We do not come again as babies - into this fallen realm. Hebrews 9:27 | View whole chapter | See verse in context And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: We are not fallen angels nor demons, we do not re -cycle back. Do not take advice of "how to get better" from humans - we all fail to give advice and to be an example. Christ did it all - that no human ever could. HE made a way for us to be redeemed and set an example. Only hear GOD, never another human.

[@Sena-ec5xt]

I think i will NEVER understand why people have to share every unnecessary detail about their life for other people to see 😧😧😧

[@angelloren7359]

sena that is what I’m curious about too...

[@elenak9905]

Couldn't agree more!!

[@Nekoneko937]

The human nature of narcissism and competition. Narcissism because we post things on looks, activities, even things that are supposed to be personal. Competition because social media is literally a “who can be better than who” game, if you lose the game you commit suicide out of sadness.

[@sumas5236]

Because there are people who is willing to see

[@elskevlog1615]

They are trying to make people feel envy with what they have?! 😌

[@StrawBerry-jj6fz]

Specially Instagram makes me feel like everybody's life is perfect except for mine 😭

[@guarddragon00]

You are fkin crazy!!

[@samahamara8543]

@@guarddragon00 why she crazy ???

[@tahoebrocksmith723]

Same

[@sarah-sr8xo]

Same

[@sehrishhameed2344]

Same

[@JennRighter]

It’s not social media, it’s the way one uses it. I left Instagram three years ago. I’m on Facebook only to keep up with family and childhood friends. I’m rarely on Twitter. I’m on KZbin the most, just watching videos. I’m not involved in a social media platform that revolves around likes or followers.

[@luismiguelmartinezsanchez4069]

siempre la gente contesta lo mismo que depende como lo uses no tienen otros argumentos

[@navyapatil5055]

I think I'll get an medal for not having any social media on my phone .... I'm 16 n i never had insta or snapchat....I only have WhatsApp... it's for class work.

[@Gauravjoshi-ml7hb]

use social media for an we entertainment purpose ,not for posting ur personal stuff

[@manavatvam1]

Whatsapp is enough 😁

[@arunvoommen2653]

Keep up with this and you will have a much better life ahead.

[@sebasces_9815]

nobody cares

[@hdhd4959]

u r best of the best keep it that way i dont use fb and instgram since 4years whats app only if it rings i see it i have only utube problem Ill do my best to leave it for sure

[@roodlineorange5416]

Social media, honestly gives me Anxiety and depression. I stop using it when I realize that and to be honest with you, I have been really happy now, happier than ever actually. Social media isn't for everyone especially for people struggling with low self esteem. I feel so free just living my life without it.

[@sabikunnaharsabiha8634]

I agree with you...this is just too irritating....

[@edyz_6588]

Bro i feel anxiety too but i can't stop doing it

[@arkivetan]

I just use social media for posting art

[@peacelover21]

I completely agree with you

[@harpalzendo1571]

So very true, ... "especially for people struggling with low self esteem" and also for people who suffer of depression and loneliness. Social media is detrimental and harmful. Must be used with precautions, so the negative effects are minimized...

[@billtzalas6673]

When tweets and likes become more important than living. A film hard to the point of social media addiction. Well Done.

[@KerithLemon]

Thanks Bill!

[@iiomqitzeeveeplayz763]

Bill Tzalas Yh

[@AvvaTv]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eH2rapeajJyje68

[@alyssajones4368]

They want that "dopamine" hit.

[@aliaasfar1791]

I think the healthiest way to use social media is to keep in contact with people we have real relationships with when they are not close by at the moment. To share and learn new skills, attain info. etc. Everything else should be done in person, live your real life.

[@againsthomosexuality1934]

I only had Facebook account and that was only to follow Quran and hadith channels and specially Sheikh Assim Al Hakeem but then I noticed how easy it was to cross the line of haram interactions with other gender. So many sisters would send message, even married ones and I got tired of ignoring the messages and felt guilty so Al hamdulillah I deactivated my Facebook as well. I will permanently delete it once I move to the country I wanna settle in cause I will need Facebook to send my friends my Whatsapp to stay in contact. Even had to leave a very close friend from Denmark but we still talk because we play an online game on weekends together xD. I am really so much happy and satisfied with my life Al hamdulillah after deleting the only social media I had. Social media makes prohibited things so much easier. Brothers and sisters are looking for a spouse over Facebook or Instagram just cause that person posts Quran and Hadith they think that person is a good human being without even knowing who that person is.

[@wheres_bears1378]

I used to think that too but then I realised they can call you through whatsapp

[@aliaasfar1791]

@@wheres_bears1378 I mostly use WhatsApp as well for personal and business.

[@nafisalmubin1940]

Provoke jealousy, insecurity, depression..

[@luismiguelmartinezsanchez4069]

y envidia muchisima envidia

[@cycyn7479]

And desperation

[@BriaBarrows]

Yes it does

[@milanabraham5455]

The only time she smile, when taking a selfie

[@thatcanadiangrandma]

i almost cried seing this...

[@justsomerandomdudewithshar6994]

@binyamin yeah but knife is not made by psychologists to motivate u kill somebody unlike social media...

[@Sealedservant]

@binyamin dude what is up with you? I’m scrolling the comments and this is the third comment I saw you reply to with the same response, you a bot or something?

[@BriaBarrows]

@@thatcanadiangrandma me too

[@DamsonIdris-rh6sx]

I suffered the borderline disorder for over 23 years. With so much anxiety Not until I came across psilocybin mushrooms treatmentPsilocybin treatment actually saved my life honestly. 6 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms

[@KenDeep-ky8oi]

Microdosing helped me get out of the pit of my worst depressive episode, a three year long episodeenough to start working on my mental health

[@Nicoleniccypal]

Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in Germany. Really need

[@Vuitton-uj1hz]

Yes, dr.porass. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.

[@AlfredBrown-rk8se]

The shroom experience stands as my most remarkable journey, an awe-inspiring encounter that left an indelible mark of amazement.

[@ValerianNnaemezie]

Is he on instagram?

[@linramilo3733]

I miss the 90's era where there's no social media and internet. No smartphones either but people lived happily myself included. 😊

[@HoneyBee1980]

arline ramilo me too

[@Imran_khan000.]

Yeah and Wrigley hair like a witch and many weirdos greetings you like how you doing and you feel uncomfortable a lot

[@veronicadavis3684]

be happyy ♡

[@nazifatabassum7]

True that 🙁

[@arvind3772]

yea, good days

[@reverie7599]

I quit social media 2 years ago and it happens to be one of my best decisions. Improved peace of mind and quality of life. People often ask me what do I do whole day if not social media and that makes me feel pity for them, for that is all they do.

[@AR_79]

Quitting social media was one of the best decisions of my life😌😌

[@bcc892]

Mine too

[@justsoccer07]

Quitting social media and getting closer to God what a life it is 🥰

[@sleepyheadses]

This is true. For most people it's hard to live the life you actually want, so you just take a nice picture and try to be satisfied with that. Instagram is a good place for sharing the highlight of your days but inevitably it tends to become a competition for validation and the lack of it could make you feel less valuable as a person. She tried to pose for her friends/family via social media, maybe to regain a sense of self-worth and normalcy, in the end she knew she was only lying to herself and creating an unhealthy obsession, it wasn't enough to take pictures of her life anymore, instead she wanted to actually live it. It's hard, but not impossible.

[@KerithLemon]

So beautifully said, thank you so much!

[@Saimka]

Absolutely true

[@ritzigoswami5188]

I love d positive end.. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@komalsrivastava876]

sleepyheadses 👆🏻 story of my life... no real life, no friends.

[@spicechica93]

sleepyheadses So true, well said ❤️

[@gingeetheginge6071]

As a very introverted person, I never understood the appeal of taking constantly boring pictures of my life. Like really, what's the point?

[@zikryzahari]

Evan O right?

[@amishaupadhyay6244]

I feel that too

[@awwababdelrazig4245]

Evan O some people just like sharing their energy and positive vibes there

[@therambler3713]

Whim Pranks nothing wrong with that, but how about you do it with the real people around you instead of a thousand strangers that couldn't care less about you

[@coffeday4019]

(ATTENTION)

[@its_me-nikki]

I know that feeling when you hit refresh and no new notifications. Man that hit me in the gut.

[@darkcosmos534]

I'll do you one better. Nine sent friend requests on Facebook... No response

[@paige172]

​@@darkcosmos534those ppl not accepting made u their follower 😂😂

[@ankitkhari7188]

I quited social media long time ago ..now I feel it was the one of best decision of my life .

[@priyatoshchaurasia3009]

Yep😄

[@BreenyLee]

A social life vs A social lie

[@siefmassoud7102]

Breeny Lee true to be honest

[@siefmassoud7102]

Breeny Lee yes we try our best to get out and socialize but still use the social lie

[@AishaKhan-es7pf]

Breeny Lee I

[@beyourself4996]

Breeny Lee I am not the social and I am happy with that only need little help .

[@gaminggirl4240]

Ece Ece .... yeah people thinks I am not smart😔😔😔 Caz I dnt hav fb, Insta etc😢

[@lauraortiz3703]

I see the point. But still: I can't stop thinking about my little cousin, Emilie, who lives in a different continent, who sends me pictures every time her cat does something funny, who sends me little audio notes singing to me in french, and who I get to see grow up (in a screen, yes, but still. It is quite something) Technology can bring us together, don't drop the phone to the floor, pick it up and write to the people you love.

[@KerithLemon]

+Laura Ortiz Exactly! I love how you put this. I agree it's about a balance and the positive side of the use.

[@springcouteerainbowsquadz8314]

Laura Ortiz DAT awesome Ur Cuz live Mii dream one day soooo move Paris Mii. Bby move Paris Mii dream come true Cuz Nd I'm french

[@beawadood5504]

Laura Ortiz h

[@zieglerfamily4901]

Don’t drop ur phone but maybe put it down more often

[@swell5043]

Same. I have friends that live in other places. And that's basically the only reason I use social media.

[@cheeseplease2832]

I used to post alot on social media until i faced a health issue. Since then, i realized that wasting my time trying to decorate my Instagram or Facebook account was pretty stupid especially when you realize there are some haters around. I deleted my social media accounts and focused on my physical health. Yes physical health not just mental health. I felt like social media made me an open book to others and alot of people would be nosey with what I'm doing or what i did. I'm a very social person too so it made it even worse. Being private is the best. My parents got worried when i deleted my social media and how i changed. Alot of my friends ask me why i have disappeared or why i have changed so much especially the disappearing from social media thing. I just say oh i got bored of social media and don't always have access to wifi. No one knows what i do or what I'm doing and i swear since then alot of things have gotten better.

[@shoppingfactory7004]

i feel like dying..my mental health is completely exhausted medicines arent working anymore

[@mattlynwalker]

@@shoppingfactory7004 hey… I hope you’re doing better… I’m here if you need a stranger to talk to

[@LilCHTZ]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnunoqKpa6agqbc

[@user-lu5nt8wy9c]

I am 12 , many of friends have social media at this age . But my mom didn't allow me to use insta , first i was angry of her , but now i feel like i don 't need insta because - I have loving parents❤❤❤❤ Good friends to play and enjoy❤❤❤❤ And for entertainment , youtube and movies is enough. What else do u need for be8ng happy in your life?????????????????????

[@deankakolewski]

Love it. When you delete all of your social media, you realize how beautiful life actually is when you're not capturing everything on your phone and trying to impress other people with it, you just enjoy the moment with your own two eyes.

[@preciouspayne723]

Some people use filters so sad

[@Fudu-yd7vr]

Exactly!!

[@fadedecstasy]

I've seen people putting a lot of effort in showing their life as 'perfect' on social media. I wish they put half the effort in actually making it better.

[@rmo8548]

Well said !!!

[@Anjali-wy9mr]

I have a little different take on this. I use social media and I never thought about faking my 'perfect life' or comparing myself with others. I post my unfiltered life. I do follow many accounts and they have really improved my life, made me aware about simple living, low waste living, mental and emotional health, nutrition etc. I also made some very good friends on internet. I strongly believe that technology is curse as well as boon, use it consciously.

[@luismiguelmartinezsanchez4069]

amigos virtuales no son lo mismo que reales

[@snakewithapen5489]

Absolutely. I don't use any traditional social medias, the only app I have is tiktok. I've never been affected negatively by it, because I don't care about impressing strangers online or making people like me or think my life is great. I just love being able to make friends and talk to people from all across the world and share pictures of my hobbies like arts and fish. Social media is a great connecting tool. You just can't let it control your life

[@maddcharity1721]

I post something similar to this. My version is with truth sharing and conspiracy videos and memes. Thinking I can save the world through social media. Until one my favorite truther accounts bullied me it pushed me to take down my account and it was actually a blessing. I didn’t know how I was going to quit social media honestly.

[@datweirdboi7800]

That's what I'm saying! I was seeing all the comments of people saying "social media ruined me" "I miss when social media didn't exist". Most cases people are as obsessed with social media as its made out to be and it's more of a gift than a curse. Connecting you with people all over the world you wouldnt have been able to meet otherwise, information about modern topics (make sure to check multiple sources and do your own research ofc), be in touch with others. I truly love it!

[@ujika8164]

Good on you for using it to benefit your life. If used correctly, it's really beneficial for us.

[@pradhumanpanwar8881]

When I experience how social media is ruining my mental calmness and attention I deleted it without a thought and never get any craving.

[@MrCooper83]

Social media makes us antisocial..

[@lvelez1999]

Yea hardly anyone talks to anyone anymore

[@haroldcampbell3337]

I think antisocial not only in the talking sense, but also people hide behind the keyboard and say things online they probably would rarely or never say in person.

[@DarkRubberDucky]

Hell, I'm actually way more social because of them. If I didn't have Facebook, I would never talk to anyone I used to know. I'm an introvert and depressed, so I never want to go out or talk to friends on a whim. So, when they plan stuff, I see ahead of time, and can decide to actually go if I wanted to. Or, I can chat with them, without actually having to talk. Hell, I met up with a friend I only ever saw when she shopped at the place I worked. We had ice cream and talked about gaming. I 100% would not have done that without being able to message her on Facebook, because phones are so much more personal. So, for at least this introvert/recluse, I get to communicate without the interaction I'm uncomfortable with. Once I get out there, I feel more into it.

[@kalaniprice1007]

MRZsiir true

[@swell5043]

Fr. Whenevet I go outside, I never see anybody outside. Smh.

[@endisiolskkidiekskd7830]

why can't people just be real, it's harder to be fake anyways.

[@KerithLemon]

TRUTH.

[@ezramonterroso2795]

But in nowadays' society, it is more rewarding to be fake.

[@kleptozach411]

You'd be surprised

[@springcouteerainbowsquadz8314]

Endisiolsk Kidiekskd true DAT tired of fake fake fake ass ppl why CNT be real huh

[@hg77777]

Best comment

[@ericadzz]

Life is more interesting without social media.

[@aeshapatel7801]

At times, a film without any dialogues conveys much more than a film with dialogues; and this one is among them.

[@humanbeing7711]

everyone plz leave ur phones .. ( i mean use it less) Nd spend time in real .. do it u will then understand what u were losing .. time in 90s was great ..

[@stormyeffects4795]

human being - my phone is my only way to contact my friends because I have moved away.

[@heyyall9119]

Stormy Effects me too..

[@heyyall9119]

Stormy Effects thats all i do

[@strengthenursoul]

Rightly said👍

[@artsy6386]

I need it to contact my gf

[@migueldelgadillo9673]

Felt like I was watching a Black Mirror episode. Great!

[@KerithLemon]

Thanks so much!

[@YumiOnline]

I thought the same :)

[@yuliancoronado2737]

Miguel Delgadillo Yes!

[@nicolelangston4170]

Black Mirror yesss!

[@restinpieces2428]

Worst part about it is that it's so real for so many people...

[@tayebaali8135]

"Privacy is POWER.. What ppl don't know, they can't ruin..."

[@TheFavoredWoman]

Social media can be such a powerful tool when used appropriately. Many individuals and businesses have benefited from proper use of social media. On the other hand it can also be destructive provoking jealousy, envy, depression and sometimes suicide. If you find yourself experiencing negative emotions when you use social media, then you need a break from it.

[@luismiguelmartinezsanchez4069]

las empresas tampoco pueden vivir sin redes sociales que generacion nos espera

[@kazihakter6871]

The sooner we accept that we can't impress everyone the better our lives will be.

[@abdullahisharif1687]

spot on

[@zhaofour9833]

What happens to me after quitting facebook: I go back to the real life and embrace it. I read lots of books, I go out to meet real people with same hobbies and religion, and finally I find a cute girlfriend. Social media makes people unsocial and unconnected.

[@carrieoff]

Frank Hant great isn't it! People can keep their facebook accounts, me.....I've taken up running instead....much more if a buzz!

[@erfolg697]

Frank Hant I always thought that reading books isolates you of reality as much as watching a movie does

[@jaimehipwell3652]

@@erfolg697 Read 1984.... Now that's a good read!

[@umeshwadhavani]

Social media is just a trigger, the issues lie somewhere deep within all of us. People use Smoking, Drugs, Porn, Gambling as well as social media as coping mechanisms for the issues they have in their lives. I think it's about time we all realise this and start looking within. Social media like any other discovery has its pros and cons, but we are the dictators of our choices.

[@ppppppp_3126]

Sir, you have just compared social media to smoking, drugs, porn, or gambling. That should suffice, don't you think? :)

[@LilCHTZ]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnunoqKpa6agqbc

[@subliminalfalllenangel2108]

​@@ppppppp_3126 poeople don't suddenly use porn. Usually it's due to something else, like having trouble forming healthy relationships or childhood traumas. Sure, many people consume porn from time to time but not frequently or often.

[@inactivechannel3004]

@@subliminalfalllenangel2108or they're just horny

[@patricia_1303]

It makes me feel depressed watching this video. I’ve seen these type of people who show their “perfect” lives on social media but in real life they are unhappy. That’s why I’m doing social media detox, it’s been 2 months now and it makes me feel a lot better.

[@areebashow7164]

People in the comment section become very motivated to leave social media but next day doing the same. People of words not deeds.

[@hefzi-babeula8631]

fn f I believe they are getting more awareness in the matter🤞🏽

[@roentgen8804]

for some reason. school doesn't take responsibility in informing people just through text. they're lazy. so people stays a lot through messenger and facebook to get informed, ofc distracted to other things. the reason why difficult for me to quit

[@ankitkhari7188]

No I quited social media long time ago ..now I feel it was the one of best decision of my life .

[@amervito9872]

Do it yourself buddy dont care about them

[@fahimalgulib7457]

Comments are Helpful

[@jaimehipwell3652]

I deleted my Facebook account in 2013, it was so hard to quit at first and then I found peace, privacy, time again. I decided to open a new one October 2017 to see what I had missed.... I lasted until June 2018 and then deleted again, just found it so irritating and emotionally vapid. Honestly people do yourselves a big favour and delete that stuff it's no good for you.

[@karlaaa0093]

Jaime Hipwell amen girl!!! I deleted my facebook and instagram two years almost three years ago and it was the best decision i have ever made.

[@bashaerhaddad4619]

I don't use any of them, but when I have to use them to contact or to talk about projects with my friends, I feel so afraid , I don't know why. At the same time , sometimes I don't have anybody to share the happy moments or achievements, I don't know how to share them outside this box.. I am really confused

[@DeadLkeMe]

I deleted my Facebook about 9 months ago. Even though I hardly posted, I was surprised how often I caught myself trying to log in to the Facebook site to mindlessly scroll the first few weeks after deletion.

[@AldatraSam]

I deleted mine this time last year

[@Christel_unepersonne]

I don't think Facebook it is a problem ! You must have a social life where go out with your friend, families and by yourself.

[@aeshapatel7801]

Nowadays, people seek constant validation from people who don't even know properly. The people who have just been Facebook or Instagram friends start mattering more than the your near and dear ones.(or even as much as them).

[@allthatremains567ify]

It's really weird to meet someone who doesn't have facebook or any kind of social media account I've meet a lot of people and the first thing they'll ask me is " do you have snapchat??" Ill tell them no i don't and they loose interest in me and walk away

[@ellebasi88]

When you start to share pictures of your food.... THATS the sign you took it too far. Why would you want validation for your food? Just eat it xD

[@ibtihalabdallah1550]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@toasto]

Elle Basi maybe if you’re a culinary artist and spent a lot of time making it look super pretty, otherwise I agree with you lol

[@deborahaltunel2903]

Oh I have a friend who is identical to this, has no real life but posts everything as if she's living the dream in Florida. Drives me scatty ....bloody woman needed a support group for ex pats to survive in America WTF......she is housewife living the life holidays in Hawaii, DISNEY etc, always out with this group. Every party, holiday, visit, dinner out etc is posted I've slapped her on comments a few times so she knows it gets up people's noses. During the time she was posting all this I nearly died in ICU, lost my house etc etc. You end up just wanting to smack these people in the face lol. No not jealousy talking disgust at the sadness of needing to do this for likes and validation. Funnily she has got better since I had a rant lol

[@toasto]

Deborah Altunel you sound envious lol

[@saraspiano2]

I ageee but a feww times when I started learning how to cook, I got really excited that it looked so good and was sursprised with myself so I shared it on instagram. Although I only have like 90 friends that I actually know on there.

[@oguza2763]

That's impressive Kerith, congratulations. "Don't live for the other people"

[@mery5179]

indeed. thank u =) , whats the point of spending all 24 in technology while you better know ur self better and discover things, more importantly no wasting time!!! bcs the regrets come after

[@karakaranfil3899]

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[@AvvaTv]

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[@natashaamelia3584]

+Kara Karamfil ..

[@jesuisege]

böyle yerlerde türklefi görmek güzel :3

[@supernoodle704]

I’ve never had social media and it’s been bittersweet. While I don’t need to worry about unrealistic expectations or negativity and comparing myself and while I’m incredibly happy and content without, it was really difficult to stay as connected when I was younger. All my friends would message and talk over Instagram and message on snapchat. I remember wanting to join at one point purely to be more connected but I couldn’t because it felt like I was too far behind and my silly anxieties about it stopped me. I still don’t have social media, other than a KZbin- if that counts. It’s a double edged sword in my opinion.

[@bendixschafer2326]

Bro youre writing on KZbin 💀

[@vamikamudaliar]

I really miss the childhood which didn't consist of any such medias, no smartphones nd internet. Days were so beautiful back den

[@susu130390]

Yh that’s so true

[@dopecat1006]

There's no such thing as a natural photo anymore. The food, the sneakers, the nights out...it really resonates, how everyone tries so hard to make their account - their life - look amazing and vibrant, when in reality you can't really tell one average Instagram account from another. It's all fitness, brightly colored health foods, work, pets and parties. It's like virtual carbon copies, and the sad truth is - as portrayed in this film - most of it is done to portray a certain kind of lifestyle. Those little hearts are the new drug.

[@madkvideo]

+Dope Cat True. Fake plastic people everywhere.

[@crixi__]

+Dope Cat Believe me or not, I just quoted you in my Art-portfolio for school. :) Just to let you know. :b

[@anthonymedina7737]

There's always sadness behind the perfect life on the social media

[@luismiguelmartinezsanchez4069]

no siempre conozco amigos que hacen eso lo graban todo hasta cuando estan haciendo algo divertido y despues siguen disfrutando el momento por desgracia no siempre es asi

[@LilCHTZ]

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[@pujasaha1387]

Nowadays it's important to understand that whatever we usually see in social media platforms are not real. Noone's going to post their real conditions or post their real look's photos over there. Actually, there is a competition in every social media platform on whose photos are happier than others! It's simply crazy to be addicted to this trap! There are lot of productive things which can bring tremendous results in our lives instead of posting status and pics 24/7 & checking people's reaction to it. This short film is the true story of every social media addict who hardly can live without having a glance over others' lives. It's high time for us to be realistic before it makes us emerged in unending darkness.

[@sadikbeee]

I urge everyone to watch the movie 'Ingrid Goes West'. Brilliant insight on just how negatively social media can influence someone.

[@amritsafaya8666]

The point is are we all gonna just comment here ? or actually take control of our life ?

[@dzomarosa2507]

Woow, you are absolutely right! I agree

[@AshaMaracuya]

I took mine 1 week ago!

[@kwameadjei7032]

I love this

[@guarddragon00]

Since I made FB and Insta, I never cared about what other people think about me and never wanted to have most likes or shit like that. I have posted like 8 pictures on Instagram since I made it in 2016. On FB I posted about 10 pictures also since I made it in 2010. I have those two just because few friends and people that Im in touch from other countries. So I dont need to take any control over my life about that, I already got it. I will never understand people who post pictures just to get likes from people they dont even know, from people who dont even care about them. Later when they go out people are telling them "You look so different on social media" and "You look prettier on Instagram" their answer is "nothing" and they start to slowly die inside.

[@sunitamishra1782]

Yes, I take control of my life.

[@jinniemoon7931]

Literally me bc i have no good friends, everyone fake af so im lomely and spend all my life in the internet. Fml

[@joetyler835]

Lil bitch me too.. not many GOOD friends.. so I stayed at home watching funny entertaning videos and movies..

[@ayorobotussin927]

Lil bitch i have no life 2

[@bulebajo3059]

find a job lasies and gentleman and you will get many friends, especially if this is a social job

[@janab.7037]

Lil bitch same

[@user-ti2xi9bd4u]

Lil bitch lol dude you speaking the true

[@marievictorieuse3279]

With all the social medias nowadays, no one is really sharing deep moments with their dear ones. Even if they are sitting together in one room, everyone is always busy with their phones. Social medias are a good thing as long as we know how to use them, as long as we don't get too attached to them in a way that they control our personal lives. We must also remember that in years before, there were not all those medias, but that did not stop people to communicate. Instead, people were so close because they went personally towards each other to create friendships and relationships and those relationships were strong because they were based, not on technologies, but on feelings coming from the heart.

[@graysondeeb3533]

This was a very interesting video to watch. It's crazy to see that some people actually live their lives like this, posing as someone they're not to look good for other online. It's not healthy to always be thinking about what other people think of you and that you have to lie about what you're doing to look better in the public eye. Just be yourself!

[@RAY.POLARIS]

Truly, I'm sick and tired of this era. I can't stand it anymore I miss real and fresh people interaction like back in the days . hey guys I found a time machine, the Time is set to January /1 /1990. Who wants to jump with me?

[@fabcooks5926]

Ray polaris 🖐

[@lazuriidkwhattoputhere8719]

If I step in there I would be reduced to atoms Just another way to say I wasn't alive yet during that time.

[@visuallyinformed5462]

Very interesting video on Social Media kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpCllpR7abqll5I

[@aaronbaraiya3692]

take me with you mate plz

[@fromashestophoenix3018]

I'm in!

[@hrtsjeon]

Remember the only validation you need is from yourself. If you learn to love yourself, you’ll start loving your life. Enjoy yourself and then you’ll find you won’t need anything else :)💜

[@hrtsjeon]

@Ruben Salazar with time you’ll get there I promise. believe in yourself, I know you can do it! 💜

[@kelsie1887]

💜💜💜

[@wafabalhan84]

Armyyyy

[@wafabalhan84]

Great it is the msg of bts

[@mrs.camillewarrenempress3115]

Bingo

[@leetv2223]

Phones, “social” media and technology have ruined the world... imagine the damage it’s doing to our children?!

[@snakewithapen5489]

Oh yeah, technology ruined the world. I wanna go back to traveling 30 days by horseback to deliver a 3 sentence long letter and dying of typhus

[@Blankiss101]

I guess people seems to be obesseded with showing their life on social media, like a daily popularity contest and can push to everybody who use those social media to lie, or at least “decorates” the truth in order to be more interesting or to please others.

[@terraclaiborne2088]

Blankiss Not everyone. What you see is what you get with me. I'm probably not that common, but who cares.

[@dribbeldiejustiz]

I think older people mostly Don't do that because they know and Accept themself more and i Don't lie anymore to myself BC of social Media i learned about Love myself and every Little Thing of my Life since i have my Boyfriend

[@batmanandrobin250]

Blankiss no, not true at all. Why don’t you be your own person and stop being a puppet.

[@youcefyouc4237]

Blankiss toop

[@sadiepeters9581]

not me

[@JammiH]

That makes me feel happier to have grown up in the 90s. Sick society, this.

[@cazpk6840]

70s to 90s were the best - 21st century life has just got kinda weird.

[@johaunallen8987]

@@cazpk6840 not bad if you think of it in terms of technology advancement Electric cars

[@waterermine8625]

The 20th century is considered in my opinion the greatest times to ever live I do not like the society we have today

[@polyblank6433]

Honestly, the last generation left us with their mess (no offense) and now everyone relies on us to fix the world. Please don’t attack me for saying this

[@manvhajadhav8073]

Me too. We were having PRESIOUSE life then....!!! Thank you God.

[@aliasreco]

She only smiles to her phone. My wife smiled a lot when I tried to get to know her. We got engaged, married a year later. 40 years later. And every day when we start the day with prayer thanking Jesus Christ, she smiles... It's never boring.

[@iheartkorea]

The conflict between feeling like a phony online (especially when writing the caption), loneliness, and fear of missing out are real. We better uninstall the apps and truly savor the present, genuinely. I no longer post online but still take photos of happy moments. It's for me and the people close to me to cherish, not to show to others to prove something.

[@luismiguelmartinezsanchez4069]

nos acercamos a 1984

[@nadineihab3661]

Straight to the point! Life has become miserable with the continuous obsession with social media instead of living an actual life. This one is great!

[@xquavius]

Found that out a few months ago. It's hard because you find yourself so focused on other people's lives you forget to live yours.

[@prometh10]

Social media isn't bad if you use it to search things that relate to you, like Pinterest for me, what I ve seen there is so beautiful and amazing, opened my soul. In case you use social media just to compete on who's life is better will just get you sadder little by little.. this is a cycle that continues through every feeling of needing to prove you are not antisocial. You are so important and so much more than you can imagine, you have everything that you ever needed and more than you could think of, just do the things that please you from your soul, not from your fear and then you will find happiness.

[@AH-xi7zd]

I deleted all the social media apps. Best decision of my life. My mental health is going really really better!!!!!

[@aishagranger1391]

This is not how we are meant to be, we are meant to be free, living, social beings. We socialize with people that we care about. Social Media has been a way of tracking everything..." I must post a picture so that I can get likes from people that don't even care if I'm alive or dead." no, how about you have a coffee with your friend, talk, don't take a picture of your food/drink/friend, the whole world doesn't have to know about it. You dont need people's approval of "okay she has a social life"... What is the point? You see posts of people having" fun" and you feel obliged to post something as well. It is depression, social media is a pest. It's completely alright to spend most of your time at home, you don't have to post everyday about how much fun your life is. Just ask yourself, what is the point? I'm so glad I have no social media. #free

[@sadia4932]

Well said 👌

[@banazazizi7356]

I totally agree

[@therambler3713]

Aisha Zee spot on

[@gofitness4284]

Badass

[@nirmala3000]

And i just started to quit from Instagram cause i think that we will be happier if we dont see about other people life and just focus in our life, any people agree with me?

[@ishitta875]

nir maala yess its true..i m also going to quit fb..

[@roli111]

Right

[@kindnesshappiness9715]

Yes I agree with u..I stopped posting for a while and guess what I am lot more happy 😋🤗😋🤗😋

[@veronicaveronica6239]

S sis ur absolutely correct

[@JM-xd4xn]

Sounds a bit selfish but yeah. You don’t need all those group chats, talk to your friends on text message or actually see them in person rather than “snap chatting” them or facebooking etc. Honestly life is so much better without social media. You realise who are your friends and who are your “social media friends” big difference.

[@mikebasil4832]

Thank you for posting this very heartfelt short film that so many people need right now.

[@Rachu666]

Honestly what happened to the era when we used to post our goofy pictures from college and wrote silly things on other's wall. What really happened to that old Facebook where we never really bothered about how we looked in pictures or didn't have the urge to update every minute of our lives. What happened to Orkut where we used to post scraps and wish friends happy birthday :'( AI killed us.

[@user-ti2xi9bd4u]

Sad but yet so realistic. In fact, I already stopped using social networks since 2016 Jun because people just actually don't care what you do lol, but I still using it for mainly chatting though, not posting or looking. Spend more time with your family, your loved one and get a real life.

[@keiko4043]

Jimmy Cen can't agree more. I think social media (especially instagram) is literal toxic. People are basically just fishing for compliments or tryna create a personality that they can't live up to. it's sad. I still use snapchat tho cuz it's more candid in a way.

[@samalyy]

Mee too! i just use it to talk with relatives and friends who lives far away. But i dont post anything or looking. Best choice i ever did!

[@heyitstamara]

Jimmy Cen Same, i don't even post on insta anymore, I just use it to message my friend cause we all have different phones and can't make a group chat.

[@mrs.camillewarrenempress3115]

That's what I did for my family

[@frogsforlife1506]

I can do both. I go outside and go on social media

[@NotThatGuy69420]

I love how you projected her feeds onto the screen and the shot of her phone reflecting into her eyes. Truly innovative. Great message and story. I wish it was longer.

[@KerithLemon]

+NewbombJerk Thanks so much! Really appreciate the feedback.

[@shanadreams6953]

NewbombJerk I even liked it how every post was showed on mirror but then when she took a click,it all washed away.

[@cobraelectric]

She was living for her image or depiction of what she believed the outside world wanted to see. Valued likes as the only form of currency towards her net worth as a human being. Became overly discontent for not being genuine with her life. Overall lost the strength to continue on with her facade and having no actual interaction. Don't be so caught up on just your outward appearance. Your mental and emotional health are just as important

[@otengsetshwaelo9753]

Without even realizing, I am living this kind of life, one would think am going out and am a very social person but in real life this short film is the definition of my life. As I quit 🙌

[@mohdhisham2311]

some people like to read comments. so do you😂

[@kichunirang3592]

Yes 😆😆❤

[@ganeshprasad3362]

Yep😆😆like to see how people react!!

[@piusbushesha3087]

😎

[@saurabhshrigadi]

@Salim copy pasta?

[@Aliojena]

I am looking for content to write in my assignment. "Film Review"

[@maryanne1296]

Sometimes I wish I lived life when technology wasn't born yet 😕

[@user-pg1tj8kl4i]

it is your desicion,switch off social media

[@saketibhagyam8146]

Yes

[@ROTHSTEIN01]

@Mike man I am tired of explaining people same shit. Internet is the best thing happened to human kind

[@karimagiri8330]

Yes😔😔😔

[@srimandava4323]

exactly.. I mean it would be boring but it's not just social media its all types of technology! they are all addictive like games. game waste most of your time! if your gonna put your time into something put it into youtube making videos! if you waste your time its fine at least you get money!.

[@valiantcitizen9791]

Social media has provided the platform to connect people but people r using it to showcase their life n to show others how perfect their life is. Instead they never know they r throwing themselves in a pool of Insecurity, incompetency, anxiety.... Jst be urslf n use social media for what it is made of. Don't forget urself...

[@gojo99998]

How many of you are watching in 2024

[@lara498]

I'm breathless! A fantastic short film! Ok. I think I will put my mobile away and read, paint or write something instead.Thank you :)

[@KerithLemon]

+Lara G Thanks Lara, appreciate your note. Love that you're going to paint instead... keep the art going!

[@T-Bone93]

and there is me. no social life and no real life, no person to which i could talk to, when i feel miserable or feel punished from the day.. im so sick of it

[@persephone310]

please try to approach people.. some are worth it. and have a nice day :)

[@riddhir4678]

Yildiron ur not alone I'm totally like you

[@aliyahc9020]

Yildiron same :(

[@riddhir4678]

Aliyah C: me too,same

[@aq0511]

We could be friends 🙂

[@SakshiSingh-ur1dw]

I am not on any of the social media platforms except KZbin but I just see this type of films to understand people around me better and their everyday struggles

[@davit1652]

Social Life or as I like to say “Ivory Towers” that we like to trap our real identities in has become a tool for us to shape an image or a brand out of us and try to sell it to the audience for the sake of being praised of what we are doing or just to show off others how perfect we and our daily routines can be. The award-winning short film “Social Life” perfectly mirrored the idea of this cycle by proving that in this media-driven generation where we all are tied to social networks, where moments instead of being enjoyed are being captured and turned into pictures by us are not for loading them in our memories but for the larger, virtual audience. The protagonist of the story initially seems to be happy with the life she created on social media showing others that while working hard she is yet disciplined and can keep a balance by working out or cooking after a nine-to-five rate race. However, at some point, she realizes that her life was just a carefully created brand. Therefore, I believe that in the end, we all have to remember that we are humans and ask ourselves how can we be perfect if we do not let ourselves be imperfect at a particular period of our lives.

[@gauravthapar43]

90’s era was beautiful ......

[@luismiguelmartinezsanchez4069]

con la pandemia esto empeorara mas aun y las nuevas generaciones seran mas dependientes de esta tecnologia

[@gauravthapar43]

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[@varshamishra3340]

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[@mariumchaudhry4383]

After watching this . . I've uninstalled my all social apps . . Its damn true . . We have to live our own real life with definite aim ❤✌

[@risingstars3478]

Marium Chaudhry have you redownloaded them now

[@insearchofself.]

Marium Chaudhry but this is also social media isn’t it ?

[@kauigirl808]

Now addicted to YT.

[@insearchofself.]

kauigirl808 where are you located on this earth ?

[@kauigirl808]

@@insearchofself. California

[@gabriellereut.9270]

This is really a minority. I’m a millennial and I don’t have any friends like that. We never take pictures. If we do, we take only one just for ourselves because we really spent an amazing moment we want to remember. But we respect other people’s privacy and never post it on the internet because we don’t want to be on it. And to be honest, we never think about taking pictures because we are having fun!

[@mixtape111]

I needed to see this. To whoever made this video, thank you so much💙

[@LeNottiBianche709]

All i see on social medias are just thousands of beautiful, incredible and perfect made up lifes

[@soniasmith1168]

Perfect made up lies more like

[@davidblaskie8987]

If I tried to cast myself as enjoying a perfect life, I CERTAINLY would be lying. Actually, a strong case could be made about how, in recent years, I became a nerd. But if so- what the hell- nerddom isn't all THAT bad.

[@hanna-vi8gv]

perfect made up lies

[@cheydy15]

A social life does not need to be documented

[@darylallen2485]

Need to post it to my Facebook feed..........

[@iywijiastuti1394]

Yea... hehe i even don't care about post a photo when I did vacation.. for me thats wasn't important to published at all. 😊😊

[@discoveryjo1568]

Right?

[@EriVotsari]

When I stoped posting on social media or stopped posting selfies that I thought were perfect with a forced smile some people asked me if I am fine because at my social media accounts i look unhappy. But honestly i am the happiest I ve ever been in a long time.

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[@lw9155]

So true !! I haven't got social media It is better Go outside and make u a lot of souvenirs Real souvenirs And keep this for u And don't show your Life to A social media It' s your Life It' s private Instagram Is FAKE !!!

[@sbman73]

I quit instagram. Too much of “social validation”. I felt like I had too little followers compared to everyone else and most of whom I followed acted the exact same in terms of what they post. Aside from memes (I made a seperate account for looking at memes), social media like Instagram became too boring.

[@ob1831]

Knew I had a problem when I found myself Googling 'how to stop Googling.'

[@ThroughBirdEye]

Left insta and fb since last 3 years and feeling amazing 🥰🖤

[@Prabha__bairagi]

I have gone through this thing and finally one day when I realized that this thing is eating me up I decided to quit (I felt I'll be missing out something)bt from the day I quit social media I'm much much more happy 💯 I don't lie to myself anymore, I don't need to show what I have and what I don't. I'm so grateful to God to making me realize and giving me this thought of quiting social media.