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LovelyBath · 28/12/2015 22:44

I just quit FB and feeling quite relieved. Might be a new years resolution to be free of it. I start feeling worried about others and it gets a bit overwhelming. Will be nice not to hear it all, but feel a bit guilty.

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Tomboyinatutu · 28/12/2015 22:55

I haven't used Facebook for over 3 years now and I don't intend to use it ever again. It's really not worth the hastle really

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LovelyBath · 28/12/2015 23:16

It can just cause more stress can't it.

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dublingirl48653 · 28/12/2015 23:17

yes it def can

deleted my account three years ago dont miss it at all

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LovelyBath · 28/12/2015 23:23

I find I don't miss 1. trying to find the words to say to support being with difficult posts (and the like button not being helpful) 2. Finding it hard to join in with the happy posts when not feeling up to it. 3. Feeling like I should be responding / keeping up with people. Whew

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LovelyBath · 28/12/2015 23:24

support people I meant

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xmasseason · 29/12/2015 01:29

There is no obligation to use FB so please don't feel guilty! Be kind to yourself.

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TheCrazyDuchess · 29/12/2015 01:31

Sometimes fb and mental health doesn't mix.

I am clinically depressed and when I feel shit FB is the last place I go....

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VimFuego101 · 29/12/2015 01:39

I prefer to stay away from fb when I'm having a tough time, I think you did the right thing.

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limon · 29/12/2015 08:50

fb is contributing to my anxiety so I've deleted it from my phone today.

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ApologiesToInsectLife · 29/12/2015 09:20

Another one here who's deactivated it. I'm starting to log back in and look at it once a day and I'm wondering if I should delete. I've got mildish depression and used to find fb light relief and fun (sometimes!) But had recently been feeling bitter and annoyed with it and people's shit false lives portrayed on there. Not sure whether I should delete the people who annoy me or just delete fb. I only have about 40 friends on there.

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Sallyhasleftthebuilding · 29/12/2015 09:41

I deleted my account 6 months ago!! Yeah!! Was really peed off with the crap in your face.
I miss the news and police threads selling groups kids stuff - so I have a different name set up with no friends on there.

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LovelyBath · 29/12/2015 16:10

That's an idea just to set up an account with no friends etc. Yes I agree with removing it from the phone, mine kept bleeping at me with messages etc. If it's elsewhere it's a bit easier to cut down on. My lady doing CBT with me said maybe try and limit it to twice a week, something like that to start with. I feel a sense of guilty freedom not to have it anymore

When you deactivate it it tries to guilt trip you by saying "So and so will miss you" haha