Can being online cause depression?
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Depending upon the places that you look, being online cannot cause you to be depressed. Some of my best friends are on the internet. Being on the internet is like being around people. People are human and some people don't think about what they say or how it affects others. There is no way to keep them from doing this either in person or on the internet. The best way is to avoid them. If one should write to a question that you have posted, know that it is them and not you. Find better places to spend time on the internet and better friends on the internet.
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In my case, being online is curing my depression.I have had a messed up life and being online has really helped me get over some things
If you spend all your time looking at websites that make you sad, then yes, it can.
If you are using the internet as a substitute for, rather than a supplement to, human interaction, you need to stop doing that right now. Not only is it unhealthy, but it erodes your communication skills so when you do interact with real live people, you forget how to speak and react appropriately, and you forget that you can't hit the backspace button if you say the wrong thing. It's June. It's sunny. Life is short. Shut off your computer and go outside. See real, live people.
If you are already feeling down about yourself or life in general, it can make you more depressed. If you are looking for others who are depressed then you are trying to connect. You need to seek medical attention if you have felt this way for some time. Antidepressants are a good thing trust me!
well people think that the internet is away to hurt people becuase it is non formal, like the person is not really there. but I think words hurt weither online or not. and yes u can have a deep connection with someone online, and if that person or someone else makes a negative remark towards u then u feel pain. its just natual, some dont get it. But thats how I feel about situations like that.
I HAVE A FRIEND ADDICTED WITH AN ONLINE GAMES ALL OF HIS ENTIRE DAYS(HE DOESNT HAVE A JOB)HE FEELS GREAT CHEATING ANG LOSING PEOPLE IN THE GAMES,AND HE SAID TO ME HIS FRUSTRATIONS WERE RELIEVE BY HIS FOCUS IN THE NET(NOT ONLY GAMES BUT ALL INTERNET STUFFS SUCH AS DOWNLOADING CARTOON MOVIES)BUT WE ARE STILL VERY GOOD FRIENDS COZ I GIVE HIM SPACE AND UNDERSTAND HIM FULLY!
I've so much cheered up since I've been online. I use it as a stress reliever and ignore all the miserable people that just are unhappy in there own lives and want to make everyone else feel as bad as they do by making mean comments about there sometimes very sincere questions. I laugh at the misery of the ingnorant. I like being able to help people find answers and I sometimes learn alot from peoples questions and answers.
I gave my opinion on this 5 min. ago. Stay away from negitive bring me down sites. There are thousands of positive , helpful sites. And as i have learned the hard way, use a good doctor . Not the web. Good luck, mike
I don't think it can cause depression as such, but I think if you're already depressed it can make things worse.
Sadly some people just seem to like hurting others, I've seen it in every site I've been on. I've put videos of myself playing guitar on the net and got comments saying I was retarded among other things. I've also been on a chatroom and been called fat and ugly and told I was going to die among other things.
I really don't know why people act like this, I think maybe it's because they want to be funny but they don't have the intelligence to see you can actually be witty without hurting people.
Having said that I've met some great people on the net, one person in particular who is now my best friend (more than my best friend actually).
People on the net are like people in real life, some are good and some are complete morons that take pleasure in making other peoples lives a misery, you shouldn't let these people stop you from being online though, just do your best not to let them get to you.
Sometimes, the internet can be a kinda wish for 'more real' ppl than ya actually meet.
.who can swear they never have?
Take care, sweetie
I feel less depressed on-line. Hearing other peoples suggestions and ideas has given me renewed hope. You have to over look the rude and mean remarks some immature people write. They are rude to everyone. God Bless You. Peace.
Hi Candy:
You should not allow anyone online to hurt your feelings. Why? These people are so unhappy with themselves that they need to try to bring you down to how they feel. Don't allow them to do it.
I don't know about depression but it makes my back hurt after awhile.
That depends upo what type of content you are looking at.
Negative articles or images may make you feel bad,
but if you look at puppies and rainbows you might feel happy.
online contact is a safe way to vent without actually hurting the people around you. i ignor the uglier ppl on here.
maybe, but i know that the people thati live with can
My Dad always told me to take uut of life what you can use and forget about the rest. Use that theory here also, use the good ideas and since you don't know the people you are talking to then why let them get to you. IGNORE THEM, they are just online bullies trying to make themselves feel better by hurting someone else. It's their self esteem I worry about not yours. Good luck.
Yes. If all you have is on line and you never leave your home, you will eventually realize you have nothing and become depressed.
no
to me it is a stress reliever
When I am depressed I prefer the anonymity of the internet to talk about whats going on with me. I can stay in my room which is where I go when I'm depressed. And still be able to talk to people, also if I don't like what someone is saying I can leave the conversation with them and go someplace else. As for the losers who try to hurt others feelings and make fun of people and their problems online are just that, losers, they are trying to make themselves feel some sort of power because they are in fact a weak person. It's the same as the bully in school, he beats up and taunts kids weaker and smaller than himself cuz it makes him feel powerful when in fact his personality is weak or maybe his penis is small.lol.who knows
well since i suck at being friends with girls in real life online is the only way i can learn how to relate to other people
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