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Re:Taking a break from social media makes you happier and le... by emteycz on Tuesday May 17, 2022 @05:17AM (#31407860)
If these people think they're the only ones with problems and other people's lives are problem-free, well that's the issue. Not even the most accomplished person has a smooth ride.
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Re:Taking a break from social media makes you happier and le... by coldtea on Tuesday May 17, 2022 @05:37AM (#31408022)
That's kind of the whole point: social media presents you with a highlight of the smooth ride scenarios in people's lives (and even those, made to appear even fancier with all kinds of tricks and cutting out of "behind the scenes" context).

And rationally being aware of this doesn't help either: you still get the raw first experience at an emotional level.

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