How Social Media Is Destroying Our Brains

Social media is addicting - practically all of us have dealt with this. Are instagram and facebook on your side? No, they are built to profit off of your need for connection, while they truly have a very negative effect on our psychology.
Ways Social Media Ruins Everything
www.psychologytoday.com/us/bl...
Social Media Affects Our Brains
www.forbes.com/sites/alicegwa...
Facebook Predicts Decline in Subjective Well-Being
journals.plos.org/plosone/art...
Social Media Use and Social Isolation
www.ajpmonline.org/article/S0...
Why Social Media Makes Us Bitter
www.forbes.com/sites/alicegwa...
Facebook’s Emotional Consequences
www.sciencedirect.com/science...
Music from Bensound.com
Thanks to Tristan Reed (writing), Troy W. Hudson (VO) for helping to create this video!

[@JohnDoe-qq8et]

I feel like a robot learning to be human again.

[@funkalisthenics1782]

Hahhaa

[@8v71buses]

John Doe Great way to put it lol 😂

[@baglio88]

I'm gonna sabotage your efforts with a like

[@marquishoward9504]

True

[@joshbekashah3343]

Hahahha

[@LordProteus]

Social Media can make me unhappy because a lot of people on the internet make me angry with their stupidity and nonsense. I consider the majority of social media to have been overrun with the worst aspects of Mankind. A place for stupidity, anger, hatred, jealousy and spite to fester and spread.

[@slaybyraeofficial]

100%

[@deleonsimmons1067]

Factsss 💯 I get mad asff you not da only one it’s just full of hatred jealousy n anger I hate other peoples options to

[@haaxxx9]

Don't forget that idiots and retards also ruin any enjoyment of social media. It's better to just delete all the accounts that you have and avoid all of the idiots.

[@retrovcr777]

The best most logical comments always the least likes

[@ericcalicci8775]

@Tino I heard it was invented so you can keep in touch with your friends.

[@alyssajones4368]

Social media can definitely fuck you up. I've seen it happen to friends, family members and even classmates. They aren't getting enough followers, views, likes, etc their dopamine is utterly shattered. Sad world we live in 💔

[@deconstructedshorts1848]

The brutal reality of IG REELS : kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXLMppihirSKb80

[@BDolla219]

Social Media is the most narcissistic environment I've ever seen PERIOD. Facebook should have their logo next to narcissism in the damn Dictionary.

[@aaronbradley3232]

Yes narcissism and censorship

[@WhateverWhenever888]

So should KZbin...

[@aaronbradley3232]

@@WhateverWhenever888 well KZbin is a huge part of social media so

[@aaronbradley3232]

I gave this a thumbs up like a week ago but this is one of the most underrated comments on KZbin

[@monicacalais1039]

Lmao so true

[@ashleyrobertson958]

People always lie on social media so they could made themselves look good. They even lie about who they are, where they work, etc.

[@darthmaul2742]

That’s what I try to tell people. They don’t listen mostly. I want to live in the moment and learn new things, not be on a phone constantly.

[@alyssajones4368]

Exactly. They want that validation asap.

[@deconstructedshorts1848]

The brutal reality of IG REELS : kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXLMppihirSKb80

[@erikavaleries]

Or they brag in a sickening way

[@ninjapirate123]

I use social media on laptop though not on my phone

[@Juliaa__T]

I went off social media for 17 days now because I was getting sucked into the vicious cycle of painting my life in a perfect way. It was becoming negative and toxic. At first it felt so bizarre not browsing, like it was some sort of addiction. Now I just live my life and start journaling without having to share it

[@latoyacoppedge4106]

Julia T amazing 😉

[@RedditNovelties]

In 8 days from now I will be officially off of social media for an entire month!

[@weswhitworth4674]

Social media is truely the greatest addiction of the past few years. I got off Facebook after the holidays.

[@Juliaa__T]

Naraian Cepeda yes!! It’s been 28 days :) glad to report no urge in checking back in

[@weswhitworth4674]

@@Juliaa__T Awesome job. Believe you're not missing anything by not being on there. You've probably actually gain something; a little piece of mind.

[@beautifulllstars]

The problem is that even if YOU get rid of social media, your smartphone, etc. everyone else around you is still using it. People look at you and think you're a weirdo just sitting in public without staring at your phone.

[@kerrygamer9359]

Sorry I not weirdo, I hate social media

[@deconstructedshorts1848]

The brutal reality of IG REELS : kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXLMppihirSKb80

[@ivonnac]

that and also not understanding any of the trends

[@reecea.419]

A weirdo, or a normal healthy person without addiction to a small device.

[@stevensjoseph95]

The irony in this video is we're using social media to watch it 😭.

[@audreysmit3731]

we don't have to use social media though

[@eXpunge08]

Yeah youtube is a social media but not like facebook, instagram and twitter where jealousy can stirrup very quickly😉

[@kbthegoat824]

@@eXpunge08 how about all the videos of people traveling, and living their best lives? KZbin is probably the worst of all, especially when it comes to wasting time.

[@materialistadialectico4884]

The problem is not social media, It's how you use it and how the system convinces you it should be used. The irony is not understanding something as simple as that.

[@eXpunge08]

@@kbthegoat824 Yup youtube is also a social media and a candidate for TIME WASTER but it is up to you if you're gonna waste your time watching nonsense videos rather than educational videos 😉

[@osse1n]

*Social Media is a tool* Unfortunately, in this stressed out and fast paced life, we become easily restless and bored, thus cultivate a highly addictive personalities.

[@Frugal637]

Exactly we look for instant gratification.

[@kadeemjohnson4147]

Our lives aren't really fast paced we've been manipulated into believing that sleeping on the street feeling lazy now how the hell is that fast paced

[@aaronbradley3232]

I have about the highest degree of addictive personality in the world. It's like I was bred for it but this has negatively affected my life but I've gotten on top of it now there's just one thing I have to make right. And my lawsuits go well I can get some of the money back I had from 2012 to 2019 live off the grid somewhere. I think there's one person doing something worthwhile among the young people. Then there are important channels like oh what is it foundation for economic freedom or foundation for economic education then there are the freedom tunes and sky news Australia there are important channels out there it's good entertainment many different kinds but I don't use Facebook at all almost never have it's stupid and it is ruining the world. And there are no avengers to save us from Ultron when he comes. no one ever read Frankenstein apparently no one ever watch the original Terminator and no one watched age of Ultron and more importantly no one read the comic storyline but I don't know if this is a terribly failed experiment

[@chae1557]

Fast paced environments are a culprit for many issues

[@ChrisWilliams-pw6gw]

It is intentionally designed to be addictive. You are apologizing for companies that are basically giving away digital heroin so they can profit off the data your junkie ass hands over every day.

[@bn8579]

I broke up with my ex and found myself constantly posting pictures for him to see. It was so toxic

[@trollmcclure2659]

You can send pictures to me if you want

[@waynesworld686]

@@trollmcclure2659 😂😂😂

[@deconstructedshorts1848]

The brutal reality of IG REELS : kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXLMppihirSKb80

[@diegosocold4767]

Most people I know are starting to value virtual connections more than real ones

[@ashtizzle07]

Sad to say this is me 🥺🥺🥺

[@nc-ze2hj]

Never had a Facebook or Instagram. No regrets.

[@agustinquijano1357]

Same

[@randyjon224]

Your not missing a thing.

[@Detonat0r]

i realised on my own that social media especialy instagram are toxic. I delete them all and i realy havent missed them at all.

[@cinnamorollgirl08]

Me too!

[@rafiq6521]

No FB/IG/twitter since the beginning :D People think its weird... I think its awesome

[@latoyacoppedge4106]

Rafiq amazing 😉

[@juliussonny8704]

Same here. Only have youtube to watch various things. Thts it!

[@lahlor5352]

Julius Sonny KZbin is different you can actually learn good stuff on it

[@TheAlexLamberty]

I gave up Instagram, Facebook and TikTok (never used Twitter) and I feel amazing.

[@analvss7965]

Just step on your road don't let others tell you what to do.👍

[@jackcarraway4707]

Other underlying things about social media that no one talks about is that it: 1. Completely warped the meaning of the word "friend". 2. Gives us an unhealthy and unnatural 24/7 hour access to these "friends". 3. It doesn't let relationships die naturally. By this mean we let people stay on our friends list even though we may haven't seen this person in years.

[@deconstructedshorts1848]

The brutal reality of IG REELS : kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXLMppihirSKb80

[@erikavaleries]

Fake friends who need to chat to strangers 24/7, as a convenience. Then you are ghosted

[@FastLif3]

I'm only here because i fasted from social media for 21 days and was happy and content. and then i got back on and felt like trash. my whole mood changed completely.

[@ajdynamo7166]

That last one especially. It is so hard to have a conversation with certain people these days because they're too busy updating their Instagrams.

[@bluebull399]

I cannot respect anybody who needs llikes from strangers for activities such as eating, drinking and maintaining homeostasis. Social media users are weak, feeble minded and incapable of controlling their own destiny.

[@TheOnemanmoshpit]

I cancelled Christmas with my family this year to spend it with a friend who would otherwise have been alone "and sooo depressed". She spent the whole fu🤬ing day staring at her phone and saying: huh? Every time I said something for the 3rd time! 🙄 So glad I made the effort! Not.

[@jamescassaniti9694]

No wonder she would of been alone otherwise. I can’t stand that garbage.

[@deconstructedshorts1848]

The brutal reality of IG REELS : kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXLMppihirSKb80

[@akashicrose5551]

I'm sorry that happened I know how you feel.

[@javierjaime9386]

Wow

[@amb17iousdr1ver4]

I have friends I would hang out with and they would always be on their phones while I would want to talk about ideas, plans, and try to motivate them but they see social media as a bigger priority I guess 🤷‍♂️

[@ismailhamza4721]

C. Hall damn bro can i be your friend

[@amb17iousdr1ver4]

@@ismailhamza4721 sure I need your height, favorite color, first crush's name, & your dog's middle name then allow me two business days to get back to you for final results lmao 😂🤣

[@ismailhamza4721]

Amb17ious Dr1ver 😂😂

[@AWholeLottaLola]

Amb17ious Dr1ver _happened to me but with a game instead of social media... some people use their phone too much nowadays, I bet they couldn’t live without it..._

[@AWholeLottaLola]

Mariam Tsehay _honestly. It sucks. I use my phone a lot but I know when to put it away. Some people don’t._

[@nataliqstoeva7786]

I don't have Facebook and Instagram for more than 3 or 4 years and I feel really good and my social skills got better. But my grandma is very addicted to Facebook and it's very annoying. :D

[@Lord_Sammy]

Same here. I haven't been on Instagram in a long time. Almost 4 months and honestly I dont need that shit.

[@cedricdamon6581]

Adults on social media are annoying in general !

[@sr0716]

That's a shame just keep trying to wake her up

[@yakhochipui3858]

I'm still trying hard to get rid of using social media since now I feel social is making my way wrong direction ↔ where I don't want to turn towards there. if possible please share with me of your pass experienced of leaving social media.

[@AKR-bu6tm]

This is so freaking true and finally said bye to social media!!

[@THEDOORIZCLOSED]

The cycle of jealousy is sooooo strong. Had me in bed depressed for weeks

[@deconstructedshorts1848]

The brutal reality of IG REELS : kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXLMppihirSKb80

[@jamesniagu274]

I'm on FB less than 5 mins a day and cut out youtube from 7 hrs a day to an hr. It really makes a difference

[@AyeZo]

Gotta take breaks from Social Media for sure

[@monisharoy3850]

I have deleted all of my social media accounts except Facebook( for some reasons) . I don’t use FB frequently but whenever I log into it, it feels horrible. Then I come back to KZbin to watch some' social media Detox ' videos 😁 which might tell that what I have seen on Fb is just the highlighted parts of people's life. KZbin isn’t a time waster for me. KZbin is the place where I can learn.

[@heartfixer96]

Very accurate! These are the reasons why I decided to quit facebook, instagram and twitter. The bottomline is that it's not really good for our mental health. Even if some people would argue and say that it's their way to stay updated with the news, I highly suggest everyone to install other apps specifically for news update. Also, for those people who can't really help themselves from taking pictures whatever they are doing, maybe it's time to reflect that not every picture is worth posting or maybe they should just keep it in their phones. Right??

[@weswhitworth4674]

Facebook is nothing but a drama fest. High school for adults. Instagram isn't that bad yet, but give it time. I like KZbin because I can watch videos drama free. But even too much of it can be bad.

[@anahiv9082]

Agree! I’m 15 and have been social media free (expect KZbin, I don’t count it like Instagram) since august! Best thing I did (:

[@juliussonny8704]

I dont have any social media accounts. I jus watch youtube lol

[@seppyq3672]

I officially deleted my Facebook a month ago. I've taken way less photos of things now, and enjoy my time a ton more out and about

[@clairemarie3987]

Me too x

[@royadair5956]

It is extremely difficult to make friends with people offline because everyone nowadays are online searching for the same thing. People do need real relationships with real people . I gave up most of my Social media apps because the people were only your friend while being online.

[@AWholeLottaLola]

_social media is a highlight reel, it’s not reality! ⭐️ the happiest people online could be the most depressed in real life- once you realise this, you’ll be so much happier in life ! :)_

[@Extreme396]

💯

[@Extreme396]

Instagram is one of the most non-realistic apps , whatsapp is better than insta

[@deconstructedshorts1848]

The brutal reality of IG REELS : kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXLMppihirSKb80

[@djshockafrica4330]

So much truth to this, offline is the new luxury. Thank you for making this video, it's liberating!

[@deconstructedshorts1848]

The brutal reality of IG REELS : kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXLMppihirSKb80

[@charlottekay772]

I was one of those people who didn’t care to lie or exaggerate on social media and it only brought me issues. It’s insane how many wrong assumptions people will make about you if you dont care to portray yourself in the best possible light. What I realized is that most people are so obssessed with only putting their absolute best on social media that if you don’t care to and just do casual posts people will then assume that IS your best.

[@_travelgoddess]

So true! Love this.

[@erikavaleries]

💯💯💯💯💯💯 this was me too

[@erikavaleries]

They think you are boring, underachieving, or a loser if you talk about normal life instead of make your life a brand to sell

[@seqenenretaoii5722]

With Instagram, every chick thinks she's a model now. That's all I see when scroll down my search feed, T&A. Social media has definitely brought out the vanity and narcissism in people.

[@cinnamorollgirl08]

Yes I completely agree, I have also been seeing a lot of “Body Positivity” but people are actually eating themselves to death, I am so for being confident in you but once it comes to being very unhealthy, that is self abuse and shouldn’t be taut to younger people.

[@Classified564]

Same with men.

[@Adeyum64]

@@cinnamorollgirl08 Body positivity is a damn joke anyway, for someone who is underweight. For some reason, it only applies to overweight people. But when you‘re underweight, it is apparently fine to laugh about it? What the fuck?

[@THEDOORIZCLOSED]

Vanity and narcissism. I definitely blame women for being behind most of the toxicity online. Most of us are using it to express ourselves or “go live” during or to discuss toxic situations. Or we blast other people online and start hate groups. We also drag other women by peering into their photo backgrounds and criticizing items in the background. We drag a woman whose makeup isnt done right or her wig or feet dont look right and then it goes viral. Some of the gays are guilty of this behavior too. Women bash other business women and then compare and compete with other brands. Or they fight over men. Men have their messy ways but i think the brunt of the toxicity is bc of females. Im female myself and have to own it.

[@garyshaw4093]

I think I deleted my social media when I was in my mid 20's . I never particularly used it a lot but I'll never forget the day I ended up looking at photos of a friends friends cousin WHO I didn't know from Adam! I knew there and then it had to stop . I've now not had an account for about 17years . I have now got 2 beautiful daughters that are desperate for ether Snapchat, Facebook or tiktok. I'll never let them have whilst living at home . I try to explain the why's but unfortunately they don't get it yet ... they will and I know they will thank me one day. Please think twice and save your youngens

[@aliahmedmir913]

All social media platforms should limit their service time . Like maximum 5 to 6 hours per day only ! But it's impossible !

[@LocdandLovelyT]

ALI AHMED Mir amazing idea

[@cinnamorollgirl08]

@Aaron O ' Cathain what about messaging?

[@eventeklay4618]

Bro they want money they don’t care about us

[@yakhochipui3858]

yes brother, I also thinking the same to limit so but I can't what I want from early morning.

[@patrickbatemanfromohio]

5-6 hours is more than enough broo 1 hour is enough to spend time on internet

[@firestorm7977]

I agree with this. Humanity is by nature a social species and ever since brought about social media we have become so disconnected it’s unreal. Where we now look for self gratification and likes. In some ways it’s made us a prison in our own minds and leading so many mental health issues like anxiety which was never a major problem before social media. We have even starting using dating apps to meet people instead of the old way of meeting people. I’ve personally started deleting my Facebook and Twitter apps to limit my time and if I want to look I need to force myself to down load it again and again so I give up.

[@deconstructedshorts1848]

The brutal reality of IG REELS : kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXLMppihirSKb80

[@DanielSelk]

I've taken a break from social media, not posting much if at all anymore and not "having" to see what others are posting...it's SO freeing =)

[@FLHerbologistLaura]

Daniel Selk so have I! 6 months now and I have no desire to go back to that insanity😂🙌

[@anthonyh3129]

Same. I said I’d only take a break for about a month. It’s been 2 now and truth be told I’m not missing it much. Still need time to find myself and I’ll get back to it whenever that happens. No rush :)

[@banimalw]

Daniel Selk I feel the same too

[@yashparmar87]

Perfectly said I have the same feeling from past 3 months now

[@goldenokoko3211]

Same as well we ahead of the game 💪🏿

[@anahiv9082]

My biggest recommendation is to delete all socials, I did it in august & it feels amazing. Gotta live life while you’re here (:

[@eventeklay4618]

But u didn’t delete KZbin

[@marriah]

@@eventeklay4618 KZbin isn’t really the same. And I think it really depends what you use the social media apps for.

[@peterrogers7272]

@@marriah youtube have benefits unlike fb you can learn something from from yt 😁

[@peterrogers7272]

@@eventeklay4618 you can learn something from yt

[@ninjapirate123]

did u use it again today

[@raytotherose10101]

i was aware of this since 2005.. everyone else is just late to this party

[@Leahsaksonova27]

That’s when I was born LOL

[@jaybramer3743]

Im off all social media for the first time. Reading books...listening to music....enjoying live interactions without distraction

[@ashleyrobertson958]

Cut down on social media folks.

[@jessesdomain444]

Id say cut it out completely

[@Lord_Sammy]

@@jessesdomain444 facts. U can live without it.

[@stephenbarnes7241]

I've learned to curate my online presence better. Unfollowed the "influencers", thirst trappers, and basically fake and/or unattainable lives of others. In place, I'm following art galleries, space agencies, travel places, Nat geo, and food blogs. It feels more wholesome and less like we need to one up on each other. In addition, I've also started balancing what I post as well. Balancing the positive experiences with the negatives. Sure it might feel somewhat embarrassing to post a bad experience, but posting only your positive experiences only hinders the original goal of creating a better online experience for everyone. Try it! You'll feel good :)

[@johnturtle6649]

Careful with Nat Geo, social and political agendas are seeping into everything. But, I agree with your intent.

[@THEDOORIZCLOSED]

I follow business owners, authors, animal videos, photographers and only 1-2 influencers just for marketing ideas and housekeeping ideas. Even so, I have to unplug bc its never ending content and can be distracting

[@stephenbarnes7241]

@@THEDOORIZCLOSED since my original post, i’ve deleted my facebook account over a year ago and hardly use instagram anymore. I’ve found better use of my time in other hobbies and am at better peace :)

[@THEDOORIZCLOSED]

@@stephenbarnes7241 yeah i left facebook in 2016. You can imagine why lol

[@deconstructedshorts1848]

The brutal reality of IG REELS : kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXLMppihirSKb80

[@CZac2k12]

Don't change your life to look like your perfect self and to impress other people that don't care. Focus on doing what is right 100% of time!!

[@deconstructedshorts1848]

The brutal reality of IG REELS : kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXLMppihirSKb80

[@catherinemartinez2115]

I am so glad that every time I get on my phone I learn something new everyday not to get on social media or Facebook and all of that no more

[@risindacurve799]

I still struggle with cutting back on social media and people's opinions😒

[@muminhussein7604]

I deleted my whatsapp, Facebook and instagram account last night due to when I found wasting my time every single day

[@djbss6667]

@@Osc1llateW1ldly WhatsApp is bad because they track your location and what you do because they read your messages trust me WhatsApp is bad

[@gratitude6368]

@@Osc1llateW1ldly WhatsApp is social média, i dont like it because everyone posting their pictures on WhatsApp status and their opinions

[@phuonganhdinh4042]

I did use Facebook every hour and I have changed in 2020 during Covid-19. Now I use it under 15 minutes each day.

[@ninjapirate123]

u still use it though

[@CaylynAdamko]

Social media is something we need to learn how to use. Thanks for sharing!

[@28MUSE]

Yup, Social Media is the Future ... It will soon come in education. It has already come in Work and Business. You cannot escape it. BUT THERE ARE HAPPIER WAYS TO HACK IT. Watch this, kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIKWlJeQbt5rhcU I think you'd like it

[@christopherottinger8270]

I haven't seen a better description of this addiction than this video.

[@weswhitworth4674]

Social media isn't the problem , it's people's mindset. It's your own personal responsibility whether to get on social media and stay all day posting and looking for likes. I deleted Facebook off my phone, but kept messager in case someone need to get in touch with me. I like watching videos on KZbin, I don't watch them all day long, I have other things to do during the day. The internet is just a tool , and the way you use it is up to you alone.

[@RelentlessOhiox]

You missed the whole point my guy. There are people like us. I don't have a Facebook. Or Twitter. Or anything other than YT. But there are other people, mostly teens and young adults, that base every facet of their life based on whatever the biggest TikTok star is doing or whatever. In our day it was just for meeting new people, lighthearted chat, etc. But now these kids see it literally as a way to live their life. They don't watch TV anymore. They learn from what they see on apps and their phones.

[@bebrittanyable]

I agree and disagree-your mindset is being shaped on an ongoing basis based off what you allow to be put into your mind everyday-by scrolling on social media everyday-you allow these images and content to enter into your "mindset" -it becomes a part of how you think-maybe not intentionally but it does-I feel like we could all benefit from social media as long as it is mainly used as a tool-otherwise I feel time could be better spent in "real life." This is just my opinion though!

[@deconstructedshorts1848]

The brutal reality of IG REELS : kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXLMppihirSKb80

[@brookebishop2092]

Social Media does destroy us. All it ever does is show us everyone’s life, who blocks us, ignores us, does not add us, and does not bother with us. It also shows us who gets likes and comments on their stuff. So upsetting.

[@shifty7371]

if someone's already insecure and they see these fake personas and how perfect someone's life is or how good someone looks they might judge themselves off of what they see online we humans have this big problem where we compare our lives to these fake versions of people who make their lives look more interesting then they actually are no one wants to share the bad aspects of life so when people see how "perfect" these people's life's are they may feel alone like no one understands them ik that's what happened to me a couple of years ago and it was a horrible feeling

[@clayryan1196]

I deleted Facebook and Instagram over 2 months ago. It felt empty at first but now it's fulfilling.

[@cinnamorollgirl08]

After deleting my social media well besides KZbin I have been so much happier. Also, once I did so many ads for it started to pop up and I feel like that’s also another way they try to draw you back into it

[@marsolcleaningcompany207]

Its a race for attention. Sometimes i feel good and my first instinct is to go there. I've observed that after it i felt like crap.

[@angunamoyong1291]

I wish people could actually UNDERSTAND this video. Everything they mention in this video is truth. Social media effects in thoughts,moods, create jealously, the more jealous people became the more they hate you, perfectionsim.

[@jimmyhuesandthehouserocker1069]

I'm 68 and what much, much saddens me is how love as gone the way of cassette tapes. Love has been just about completely driven out of today's world, with high tech, stranger danger and hollywood pyscho killers. People today have no clue as to what love is, and how it's the greatest of all things in live. Love is based in trust, innocence and social interaction, things that no loner exist in today's world. The saddest thing is, a life without love is like a life without sex, or without music, or without enjoyment of the arts.

[@mostafashawky505]

Now you have to tell us how to get away from social media

[@Thisiswellmalik]

yeah

[@darthmaul2742]

Pickup up new hobbies and things that find you happy. For me it was bowling, exercise, and just exploring.

[@ainaharis1695]

yup

[@Mostsanefrankierofan]

I quit instagram and Twitter on August 25, 2020. It's September 13, 2020. I feel so free! I didn't realise how into my phone I was. I would go on virtual dance meets and just go on my phone. I stopped that and started learning more dances. I remember back at the airport at 2018 everyone sitting down was on their phone or iPad. EVERYONE. I also have snapchat and tik tok but I don't know if I'm going to delete those.

[@vinaymulukutla358]

What people forget is that by looking at someone else's profile and feeling jealous etc when they show themselves doing activities such as going on holidays, having a fancy dinner in a restaurant, at parties, spending time with girlfriends, boyfriends, spouses, kids etc, you're seeing only what they want you to see and that is usually airbrushed to perfection. You never see or hear of their struggles, gloomy moments or even when they get out of bed looking like a train wreck. It's pretty much a "grass is greener on the other side" manipulation tactic from the dynamics of social media to keep us watching, scrolling etc.

[@luismiguelmartinezsanchez4069]

hoy en dia el esfuerzo del resultado final en la vida son las redes sociales solo por la envidia nada mas que eso

[@vinaymulukutla358]

@@luismiguelmartinezsanchez4069 I'm sorry but I do not understand. Do you speak English or Latvian?

[@irememberla6460]

Interesting to see how in 30 years how social will affect society and lives with regards to relationships and contentment

[@jessesdomain444]

If were even around then...

[@apirakaekthanakij1581]

In the past couple years, I almost forgot to live in reality. I was using too much social media trying to be well-known on instagram but I lose to be myself in reality.

[@judesteers8459]

My child’s mother was just posting a picture of our newborn in a WhatsApp group, posting the same close up picture of our baby, I literally was just asking why she was posting basically the same pictures over and over and getting the same responses from the same people. “How cute! So handsome! Very sweet!” The picture wasn’t even from that moment, and just after I was telling her it’s the same pictures and the same responses from the same people she dropped her phone and hit him in the head and made him cry. Then she got a notification from someone in the group saying how cute he was... is it really worth it? I almost whipped her phone across the house. She is also the type that will be at a cool place and want me to take a picture of her doing some stupid fucking yoga pose and if it doesn’t “look right” she has me retake it. I think I might “accidentally” start dropping her phone.

[@deconstructedshorts1848]

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[@erikavaleries]

Cut off her phone plan

[@acajudi100]

I am retired, and I love the virtual education of social media. Education never stops.

[@Mamadghodsiable]

when I tell people that I don't have Facebook,Tweeter or Instagram they act like if I have disease or something.

[@pianomusics6608]

😄😄😂yes

[@julianoble]

😀

[@elsarams9402]

I feel like i receive a lot of negativity from many friends on social media because i can feel their attempts at evoking jealousy and envy thru their posts trying to paint a perfect life for themselves and bragging about everything it’s really annoying I stopped posting photos on ky timeline a long time ago it was very disfunctional

[@huzaifac137]

Dude this is so much relatable i can relate 100 percent to almost everything you said

[@JRob594]

On the other hand social media can be helpful if used properly but like he said we spend hours using it and it has basically taking over our lives

[@armyshope]

I think one of things it does it makes you detached from your own feelings

[@Inspirator_AG112]

The double-edged sword of the Internet is that content of any interest exists. Social media is best used for interest-based communities, not addiction.

[@kevinsjournal]

I think it depends on balance, many folks binge on it so it does end up distracting them from working on other areas of life, but for others it's an incredible way to network and stay in touch with folks, so it really does depend more on how it's used, than simply social media itself.

[@luismiguelmartinezsanchez4069]

eso era antes ahora es un nido de postureo

[@pat_rach]

Totally sad but true, nowadays many people including myself are not appreciating in ourselves because of the impact of social media. Moreover, using it also be a waste of time for doing many things. Thanks for making this video!!

[@henryr.santos2197]

Before social media existed, Television was the cause of all this...

[@28MUSE]

Yea man, it's all about entertainment. But you know what Social Media is way ahead, it connects the world and is the future. It's about not being one of those people who BREAK THEMSELVES with Social Media, instead of BUILDING THEMSELVES UP

[@luismiguelmartinezsanchez4069]

no es lo mismo

[@erikavaleries]

No one thinks tv is real life or acted by their friends

[@WVMothman]

It took about 10 years of facebook use, but my friends are cold and distant now. Even when I see them out they just scroll and take photos.

[@erikavaleries]

Me too, judging from a phone

[@wedontlikenoneofyou]

Lol yeah I'm super embarrassed when I think about it. Thank God it's been years since I used sm.

[@madhu_livinglife]

It's the complete and true reality... Thanks a lot for this video...

[@souvikcseiitk]

I'm out of social media for over an year now, believe me it's much better...

[@erikavaleries]

I was in denial that it is for social climbing, attention, cheating, comparing. Not authentic connecting. I tried to ignore it and stay offline, but I would lose ranking and visibility. All the posts got stupider and more obnoxious. Then I realized I don’t even show up on the radar to others in competition for views. I wanted a real conversation not a private therapy session by someone who will ghost me.

[@kashmere901]

Yes everything on here is so true! I believe it 100 percent.

[@sabrinawanderer7560]

Yeah..spot on. It pisses me off when i was only the one clicking the Like button for my FB friends but they don't for me like Hello? Well, nothing's wrong with Social media so long as people don't dwell too much on impressing people they don't like..

[@mindibear]

Does social media make people unhappy? Or do unhappy people tend to gravitate towards social media?? Correlation doesn’t equal causation.

[@louiskemner3216]

Mindi Bear as far as I can determine, it may be some of both

[@arcanum5094]

@s 97 I'd like you to explain why. I think one could be happy AND use social media. Though, if unhappy people use social media to be happy, then I don't think they'll find happiness

[@lauren-ru6tw]

Mindi Bear I wouldn’t say that social media itself makes us unhappy, but rather our perceptions of and reactions to the content on there.

[@islymoniquee]

Lmaoo when he say you lay in bed on social media and you look up & it’s 2am 😂 guilty

[@Aiden214]

Depends how you use it. People don't seem to use it much for personal life anymore, they mostly share around memes. I post what I want, like a diary for my record and to show anyone who cares what I'm up to (usually the great outdoors) and perhaps inspire them to go out and do the same. It's a tool use it in a healthy way and is fine.

[@luismiguelmartinezsanchez4069]

no se puede inspirar a una persona si esa persona no puede no se llama inspiracion se llama narcisismo comparacion ego y postureo

[@MrDatta10]

Social media is not real life. Once you are logged on Facebook, people take things for granted on what is happening in real life. I have posted about events. People express interest for the sake of it. Your mind drifts away from reality. I have reduced hours on Facebook significantly as I am fed up about people self pity and jealousy and constant sharing. If you share gossip and information then it goes crazy. Any posting about events, no interest for me. Real engagement is talking with people and doing activities together to achieve positive outcomes. You do get any substance and proper engagement through facebook..

[@elliemartin6503]

The envy cycle is SO TRUE omg

[@abdullahdureng7596]

Who else is scared of Social Media taking over the world?

[@mrdanyo1223]

Too late...

[@charley3943]

Now learning what really matters in life

[@GhostsAndGarbagePailKids]

Seriously thank you for all of your videos!

[@redox8419]

This is so true

[@andreagreen1133]

I deactivate my accounts regularly lol but I go back cause I like taking pictures and keeping up with family who live out of town....what made a huge difference if you want balance is getting rid of the mobile app cause you don’t have to deal with checking those little red notifications it sounds weird but it works

[@TheOneAft]

Este video tiene muchos puntos de interés con respecto a las redes sociales. Estoy de acuerdo porque hace unos 20 años no había nada de eso y la gente estaba más tranquila. Ahora sólo quieren que unos "amigos" virtuales les den Like a cualquiera de las cosas que suben a alguna red social. Gente se mata por hacerse una selfie, chicas bailan en Tik Tok mostrando sus atributos para ganar seguidores, jóvenes usan KZbin como si fuese un capítulo de Jackass, etc. Como diría una canción de Reel Big Fish... "Everything sucks!"

[@doc.zaid949]

Thank you for sharing this! I used to think that I am alone who has these thoughts, but seems no 😀 I was always good at school when social media still didn't enter our lives this much, but sence then I have always been struggling with anxiety , stress, depression, distraction-easily, lack of focus and self esteem etc etc etc Half year ago I had a big exam in my career and I decided to shutdown social media for 2 months , it was hard at the beginning , but after 2 weeks I realized how peaceful I can live without them! I got my focus , self respect, strength back again and I passed the exam! After that I made the biggest decision in my life to kill this addiction I have toward social media, and deleted my self permanently from all those applications (Facebook, instagram,vk) !!! Nowadays when I meet with my friends or colleges especially that 99% of them are addicted to social media, they consider me as an alien from another planet hahaha but inside me I really feel pity for them, and wish everyone would take this step to realize how great and beautiful our lives can be without this addiction

[@deconstructedshorts1848]

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[@piyushchandane3223]

looks like im going to same path as yours ….. social media just drains your brain completely!! its insane .

[@doc.zaid949]

@@piyushchandane3223 I agree it literally does!!! Do it, and I promise you will feel sooooooooo much better, you will be FREE!))

[@piyushchandane3223]

@@doc.zaid949 on my way bro !! wish me luck !!😅

[@doc.zaid949]

@@piyushchandane3223 All the best brotha 🔥

[@neerajajain2120]

Thank you for this video..I really needed this..I think it saved my life!

[@pieroog]

I created my FB account around 2010. Year after - deleted it, never participated again, and felt much better since then.

[@tremainenelms2165]

I admit ive been guilty of this too just saying thank you so much for this video Mr Troy W. Hudson thank you

[@randyjon224]

I'm thinking that the 123 people who gave this a thumbs down are in total denial of the disease that all of social media has become. I deactivated my facebook account 2 year's ago and I don't miss it one bit!! Take your face out of your phone, look up and enjoy life and live!

[@MindBrainTalks]

This video raises very good points! Excellent video!

[@tinatoofer676]

I’ve deleted my social media... For the sake of not wanting to take it with me into my 30s. I’ll be turning 29, and so I’m using this year to detach myself from social media completely... I do not and I refuse to give it my attention from 30-40.

[@sarudatrongtrairat1754]

I really like the presentation of this clip, it made me better understand disadvantages of media. In addition, I think media has both advantages and disadvantages, but it depends on how we use it appropriately without adversely affecting us

[@Mimi-fs3eu]

Lately my friend just got a lot of fans on his channel but instead of being proud of his achievement he keeps begging for more and more and completely forgetting how amazing his accomplishment is

[@R73949]

You are absolutely right sir

[@cptray-steam]

😕 I'm sad. How did this happen?