The Antisocial Social Poster: How Social Media Has Effected Me
Social media's influence on any person is like two sides of a coin. There are times when the world of the internet can be exciting and fun. While other times we can find that it is frustrating or depressing. Somedays we flip that coin once while others the coin can constantly be flipped, back and forth landing on either side. When flipping the social media coin, I always have to keep in mind to not let anything get me too much.
From as early as I could remember, my first few social media platforms were Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Most likely made in that exact order as well. I also used instant messaging apps such as KiK and Skype to keep in contact with friends close and far. Even at a young age, these platforms had a huge impact on me. The way I would think, see things, feel, and honestly even develop as a human being had been influenced by social media every day and still is now.
When I was younger, I took the things I saw on social media very seriously. The daily coin flip seemed to affect my mood greatly if I were to read something about a fandom downfall or environmental disaster. I noticed that now, I take a lot of the negative things I see with a grain of salt and don't let them get to me as much as they use to. Mentioning the effect that social media has on me now and in the past, one specific platform comes to mind that has always seen loads of controversy.
Twitter, one of the biggest social media platforms out there for news, fandoms, politics, and anything you could think of; has one of the greatest effects on the world. Twitter has influenced me in both positive and negative ways. There are times when I read an article or tweet posted and I feel the need to inform others about something important going on in the world. Sometimes it can feel like tweeting about something huge going on makes you a part of something big, when in reality you aren't always seen and are so small compared to the world out there. While sometimes I speak out about something, I've also noticed that other times I have to hold myself back from telling others off. Just the thoughts that go through my head from some of the obnoxious things I read make me feel like a terrible person.
I use to be very addicted to Twitter and what was going on. The app was always open on my phone, I'd scroll through my home feed thoroughly, and I'd even look at all trending tabs. It got to a point where it made me anxious if I didn't know what was going on. Thankfully, I broke this cycle and learned that not everything that happens pertains to me or requires my input. I know now to take what I see on the internet with a grain of salt, and no matter what side that coin lies on; I can't let it determine my day.
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