It’s been a while since I’ve gone into armchair-psychiatry mode so how’s about a little sit down, eh? While we’re here, why don’t we talk about the theoretical link between the pandemic of depression and social media?
Is there even a link? Let’s imagine for a moment there is.
I don’t want to write an entire dissertation here–I lack both the time and the energy to do research, thus, the armchair. But just grazing on the surface, it’s easy (I think) to see a few different realities that exist in social media that could, quite easily be the cause of depression.
The first and most obvious is the common troll. There are no lengths to which many will not go to attain their goal of making their target miserable. To the point of depression? Perhaps.
Second, the “keeping-up-with-the-Joneses” factor. Being inundated by how good everyone else’s meals look/kids are thriving/vacations turn out/book sales are going (that last one might be personal) can be enough to point out how much yours is/are not. It’s like being a rock in the way of the tide–it’s gonna wear you down eventually. To the point of depression? Maybe.
Third, and possibly least likely–your name isn’t Paula. Because who doesn’t want a name like Paula? (Be nice, Paula is reading your comments.) Could not being called Paula cause depression? Well, you can always change your name, so probably not.
What do you think?
NOTE: I am, in no way trying to make light of the very serious disease that is depression. I’ve suffered it myself, and I understand the debilitating nature of it.
Thanks to the three lovely ladies who gave me my three “P” words for today’s not-A-Z post. You’ll find their links under the words “psychiatry,” “pandemic,” and “Paula.”
I need suggestions for “Q” words for tomorrow’s not the A-Z Challenge post! I’ll take the first three. Note, the comments on my blog are newest on top. One word per person, and please keep ’em clean.
Thank you!
April 19, 2019 at 9:19 am
I think I might be depressed if my parents had named me Paula – my mother really wanted a girl, so it wasn’t beyond the realm of possibilities.
LikeLiked by 1 person
April 19, 2019 at 9:30 am
I was apparently going to be John, if I’d been a boy. 😛
But yeah, you don’t look like a Paula, so I can see how that might be a bit depressing.
LikeLiked by 1 person
April 19, 2019 at 4:20 am
Quasimodo!
LikeLike
April 19, 2019 at 7:08 am
Yay! There is no way I’m going to get my three “Q” words in the title, though. 😛 Haha!
Thanks, Ritu! ❤
LikeLiked by 1 person
April 19, 2019 at 7:09 am
He he!! I’m sure, if you think hard, you’ll do it!
How about
Thank God I’m familiar with the QUWERTY layout so I can be Quick and type Quasimodo!
LikeLike
April 19, 2019 at 7:18 am
That’s perfect! 😀 ❤
LikeLike
April 19, 2019 at 7:19 am
❤️
LikeLiked by 1 person
April 19, 2019 at 4:14 am
Great post humerus or not very valid points on social media it is a modern day curse… Yes I just said that and I am a blogger 🤪.
If Qwerty is not a word what about Quark ..any on looking I offering either or so there is still one word to go .💜
LikeLiked by 1 person
April 19, 2019 at 7:05 am
Social media is a curse … but at the same time, it’s really the exact opposite. After all, without it, I’d never have met you. ❤
Qwerty's excellent! There's no red squiggly line under it, so it must be a word. 😀
LikeLike
April 19, 2019 at 8:24 am
Yes I totally agree, I did quiry my own answer 😃. No meeting you has definitely made social media worth it..two edged sword as it is 💜💜
LikeLike
April 19, 2019 at 9:28 am
❤ ❤ ❤
LikeLike
April 19, 2019 at 8:24 am
The quiry was not a suggestion it just popped into the conversation.💜
LikeLiked by 1 person
April 19, 2019 at 3:53 am
Qwerty
LikeLike
April 19, 2019 at 7:02 am
Oooh, nice one! 😀 Thanks, Willow! ❤
LikeLike
April 19, 2019 at 12:34 am
I happened to be online when your post popped up so I’m gonna be “Quick” and get my word in. Nicely done P post by the way!
LikeLike
April 19, 2019 at 12:34 am
You ARE quick! 😀 Thanks, Janet! ❤
LikeLiked by 1 person