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		TazeTSchnitzel on July 5, 2013 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Hikikomori: Why are so many Japanese men refusing ... Facebook is depressing to people like me precisely because it allows you to compare your lowlights tto an endless stream of others' highlights.

gordaco on July 6, 2013 [–]

I have to say that one of the best things I've ever done to my depression is to stop using Facebook, cold turkey. I have less social interactions, but they have much better quality thanks to the filtering, and there is a significant effect in my mood.

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