Why You Should Quit Social Media - Why It's Bad For You (animated)

The use of social media has skyrocketed in the last decade. We are spending more and more time on Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter. Whenever we have some free time, we check our news feed, to see if something new has happened. Whether we'd like to admit it or not, it's changing why and how we do certain things; and especially how we look at them.

Too much use of social media has been linked to higher levels of loneliness and depression.
And we know that an entire new generation is growing up with lower self-esteem than all previous generations.
Interestingly enough, people who browse social media more often than others, seem to suffer the most.
Let's take a look at why this is happening.

[magaiveroliveira]

I’ve removed all social media’s app on my phone and it was the best change I made ever.

[selenakangsmith]

Social Media will make you CRAZY!!!
5 DEADLY SINS OF SOCIAL MEDIA
1. ENVY
2. JEALOUSY
3. LIE
4. GREED
5. DISCONTENMENT

[alyssajones]

"I fear the day that technology will surpass our human interaction. The world will have a generation of idiots."
- Albert Einstein

[greenleafyman]

The only social media that cures my depression is youtube and channels like this one.

[sumaiyaislamsony]

Social media has created a toxic culture of comparing own life style with others. Truth is you can't be them, they can't be you. YOU are YOU. don't waste your valuable time by scrolling social media mindlessly. I use social media only when it is necessary. Thanks for this amazing video 💛

[fobbyP]

Its like gambling, its addictive and sometimes destructive.

[noonebossesthegarnet]

I've never used social media, mainly because I wasn't interested in it. My friends convinced me to get it, but I always ended up saying no. I'm so proud of myself! :3

[kyoungyu]

I used to have social media and take nice pics just so I can get likes and fame, that's a fake life right there. It's okay to have social media, but to have it to look cool and be trending, and living fake lives isn't okay. So just have fun with social media. I will occasionally temporarily delete Instagram, for I'm only 11, and I want to control my life. Thank you for reading this! 💓

[annam]

It's breaking up marriages and relationships also. Shut them all down! I'm 41 and I grew up before cal phones and computers and I had the best childhood!!! Saturday mornings were waking up to watch cartoons until afternoon and then playing outside with friends. I can do without all of this. My era was big on IMAGINATION.

[remichloegoyo]

I may quit for good this year in 2020 because I get easily jealous of other people getting married and traveling a lot on social media.

[kliluna]

man if people got rid of social media people would feel alot better about themselves

[tylerpripps]

I've been away from social media for two weeks now. I initially went through withdrawals but now I'm feeling so much better.

[MsDianneMaryWilkerson]

I quit periscope for a year and did not go back it was addicting. I then stop going on social media which took my anxiety away. I do not watch TV at all and I go on You Tube once in a bit. I do not go on Facebook at all since 3 years. I have notice more people that quit social media started to not have depression and anxiety. I read the bible which has changed my life and I have learned that I can live without many things that I thought I needed. I also lost 45 lbs my life has changed for the better since I go online less.

True at first it is painful like an ache but it goes away eventually. I now help people quit social media which now most of them started offline businesses.

[Dogsoverpeople]

This is so true.. i have the exact feeling when i look at someone's instagram that's where all my depression begins. Although i don't use much of social media. I just have instagram. And that too very less followers. I'm so happy after watching this. Do like this comment if you feel the same💙

[viviangarcia]

I'm no way in hell quitting YouTube. That's the only social media I use.

[madkittyjoey]

I decided to just step away from Facebook for a month because it was starting to take a toll on my mental health. 13 days later, I don't miss all the gossip, photos of other people's food, and political posts. I've realized the number of "likes" I get on a post doesn't show my validity in life. I've also understood that there's no such thing as the perfect photo or perfect vacation. Nobody can possibly take a good photo ALL the time!

[dystopianguy]

I Quit Facebook Since About A Month Ago, I Feel Like I Found Myself, I Became More Productive, I Felt That Peace Of Mind Inside Me... SOCIAL MEDIA (Except YouTube) Is Like A Burning Rotten Village Full Of Smothering Zombies!

[iamjohnporter]

Social Media has created a toxic culture as well and its been happening more and more.

[drewyetti]

Social Media can cause people to become impatient due to the fear of missing out on life experiences. I've deleted Facebook and Instagram but I hardly ever use snapchat and only use twitter to keep up with politics.

[anahifuentes]

This is so true, my best friend was in an abusive relationship and would tell me all her problems and later be posting him how shes so in love