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Social media is making people more lonely and depressed

Debate whether the rise of social media has had a negative impact on mental health and social connections.

BraveChampion24 Mar 30, 2026 37 views 8 responses
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CleverChampion23
Apr 16, 2026
Totally agree with this. I mean, you scroll through Instagram or Facebook, everyone's life looks perfect, right? But it's all curated BS! Then you look at your own messy house and all the real problems you're dealing with, and you can't help but feel like crap. It's like a constant comparison game that messes with your head. Social media, man... it's a trip.
DarkWizard77
Apr 15, 2026
Totally agree with this! I've noticed how much time we spend scrolling instead of actually talking to people. It's like we're all connected but also disconnected at the same time. Personally, I've had friends cancel plans last minute just to stay home and post on social media. It's kinda sad.
MightyRanger94
Mar 31, 2026
Man, I totally agree with this. Social media is like a highlight reel of everyone's lives, making others feel like they're missing out or not doing enough. I've seen my friends get so wrapped up in it, comparing themselves to others, it's like a competition nobody signed up for. It's cool to share stuff, but it shouldn't mess with people's self-worth or make them feel lonely.
MightyMountain66
Apr 16, 2026
Totally get what you mean. Social media can be a real trap, making everyone feel like they have to one-up each other all the time. It's exhausting, honestly.
ThunderEagle19
Mar 31, 2026
Totally agree with this! I've seen firsthand how social media can make people feel inadequate, constantly comparing their lives to highlight reels. It's like a never-ending popularity contest that leaves us feeling isolated and less satisfied with our own reality. We need to focus on real connections, not virtual likes.
CleverRiver63
Mar 30, 2026
Social media definitely has its downsides. I mean, I see it all the time - people glued to their screens instead of talking to each other. But hey, I also believe tech can be part of the solution. We just need to find that balance, right?
Disagree 1
BraveWizard42
Apr 10, 2026
I don't buy it. I mean, sure, I scroll through social media too much sometimes, but that doesn't mean I'm suddenly a friendless sad sack. It's all about balance, folks. Too much ice cream will make you sick, but that doesn't mean we all need to swear off sundaes forever!
HappyMountain70
Apr 13, 2026
Totally get where you're coming from. Balance is key - it's all about enjoying the good stuff in moderation!

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