Posted by:
turnonthelights
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Date: January 24, 2013 02:31AM
Gosh I felt so much better after reading this article and realizing that I am not alone. When I visit Facebook many negative feelings run through my mind. Feelings of resentment and jealousy over the success, happiness and accomplishments of others. I feel like the same type of people post regularly. The type that are self absorbed braggers who have to relate every detail of their day. "Look at this amazing dinner I slaved over for 5 hours! Aren't I a wonderful mother?" (picture of said dinner.) Because my relationship with family is strained I feel obligated to visit Facebook once a day and "like" or comment on my relatives posts so they can see I am trying to make an effort. The Mormon themed posts are the ones that really affect me. Since most of my facebook friends and family are Mormon people like to "showcase" how truly spiritual they are in their posts. I actually feel quite a bit of guilt for feeling these emotions. Part of me wonders am I really so miserable myself that I can't be happy for other people's good fortune and success? Maybe it is just human nature to envy our neighbors and friends and compare our lives to theirs.
http://shine.yahoo.com/healthy-living/facebook-making-feel-bad-yourself-181600314.htmlEdited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/24/2013 02:33AM by turnonthelights.