Anyone ever experience burnout?

[Eleazar]

All CP BS aside, CP is not good for people who are in a place where they are feeling down. A break from all social media and maybe all media is in order when these feelings come, IMO. One of the best things you can do for yourself is to unplug.

[Bugeater]

Originally Posted by Eleazar

All CP BS aside, CP is not good for people who are in a place where they are feeling down. A break from all social media and maybe all media is in order when these feelings come, IMO. One of the best things you can do for yourself is to unplug.

Truth right here. I disconnected quite a bit this spring and early summer. Went and did things to periodically escape from reality.

[O.city]

Originally Posted by Eleazar

All CP BS aside, CP is not good for people who are in a place where they are feeling down. A break from all social media and maybe all media is in order when these feelings come, IMO. One of the best things you can do for yourself is to unplug.

Originally Posted by Bugeater

Truth right here. I disconnected quite a bit this spring and early summer. Went and did things to periodically escape from reality.

Definitely.

I'm about to take a bit of a sabbatical myself, probably until the season fires up.

Need a break.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by Eleazar

All CP BS aside, CP is not good for people who are in a place where they are feeling down. A break from all social media and maybe all media is in order when these feelings come, IMO. One of the best things you can do for yourself is to unplug.

I did this very thing a couple of years ago and it's absolutely great advice.

[Coach]

Originally Posted by Eleazar

All CP BS aside, CP is not good for people who are in a place where they are feeling down. A break from all social media and maybe all media is in order when these feelings come, IMO. One of the best things you can do for yourself is to unplug.

Can confirm.

I used to enjoy being on Twitter and FB a lot, on top with CP and such.

Now?

Twitter is just a shit-fest and FB is also in that category, especially with people behaving as immature individuals and sharing so much stuff that isn't exactly truthful. It's like it's middle/high school bullshit going on. And when I see that happen, I just have the sudden urge to bark at them to knock it off, but I realize that if I were to do that, I'm playing right into their hands.

So I just severely restricted my online time on Twitter and FB, and I feel better about it, because it's shit that I just have no control over, and don't really need to deal with it. And it's more refreshing actually.

As for CP, I just stick with threads that is sports related and have discussions there, along with interesting topics, like this one being an good example.

And edited: The more I realize (as I learn), it's just better to just focus on things that you have control over than to worry about things that you don't have any control over.

[Eleazar]

Originally Posted by Coach

Can confirm.

I used to enjoy being on Twitter and FB a lot, on top with CP and such.

Now?

Twitter is just a shit-fest and FB is also in that category, especially with people behaving as immature individuals and sharing so much stuff that isn't exactly truthful. It's like it's middle/high school bullshit going on. And when I see that happen, I just have the sudden urge to bark at them to knock it off, but I realize that if I were to do that, I'm playing right into their hands.

So I just severely restricted my online time on Twitter and FB, and I feel better about it, because it's shit that I just have no control over, and don't really need to deal with it. And it's more refreshing actually.

As for CP, I just stick with threads that is sports related and have discussions there, along with interesting topics, like this one being an good example.

And edited: The more I realize (as I learn), it's just better to just focus on things that you have control over than to worry about things that you don't have any control over.

Yeah. Social media (Twitter, Facebook, CP, etc) have turned into one big trailer park.

[Mecca]

Originally Posted by Eleazar

Yeah. Social media (Twitter, Facebook, CP, etc) have turned into one big trailer park.

I avoid that shit, lately I've been playing animal crossing, that game relaxes me.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by Mecca

I avoid that shit, lately I've been playing animal crossing, that game relaxes me.

My 16-year old daughter loves Animal Crossing.

[Bearcat]

Originally Posted by Eleazar

Yeah. Social media (Twitter, Facebook, CP, etc) have turned into one big trailer park.

Basically the only reason I'm on FB anymore is because I have the ability to block pages and snooze people when they get on a roll with something (granted, I've also unfriended several people).

I'm probably in the hundreds when it comes to blocked pages and apps and stuff, mostly because FB got rid of "just show me everything in chronological order" long ago, and the bullshit seems to win over stuff I'd actually want to see.

It can definitely be beneficial to take breaks from all that shit... I've done it here several times, usually for 2-3 months at a time.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by Bearcat

Basically the only reason I'm on FB anymore is because I have the ability to block pages and snooze people when they get on a roll with something (granted, I've also unfriended several people).

I'm probably in the hundreds when it comes to blocked pages and apps and stuff, mostly because FB got rid of "just show me everything in chronological order" long ago, and the bullshit seems to win over stuff I'd actually want to see.

It can definitely be beneficial to take breaks from all that shit... I've done it here several times, usually for 2-3 months at a time.

I have a couple thousand friends and pages. I actually follow about 20.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by Bearcat

Basically the only reason I'm on FB anymore is because I have the ability to block pages and snooze people when they get on a roll with something (granted, I've also unfriended several people).

All of my social media accounts were being hacked constantly, so in 2017, I deactivated Facebook and cancelled my Instagram and Twitter accounts. Not only was I tired of political talk 24/7 but seeing friends argue over politics on my timeline was pretty much the last straw.

Unfortunately, many of the companies I deal with use social media platforms so I reactivated Facebook and created new Twitter & Instagram accounts in the past few weeks because I was missing out on a lot of pertinent info.

I've basically unfollowed 2/3rd of my Facebook "friends" (most of whom I haven't seen or spoken to in decades) and just use it for those important music-business related accounts, but I've yet to post and have zero plans to interact on that particular platform.

Oh, and back to the topic: I definitely felt far less stress once I deactivated all of them. It was like a weight lifted from my shoulders.

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by Eleazar

All CP BS aside, CP is not good for people who are in a place where they are feeling down

I can see this as a valid opinion. You get some blunt honesty here. Try to BS and you’ll get called out. One persons Humor is crossing a line for another.

But, as our time being on the Planet has went on, so have our real lives. There is a certain comfort here. You may never have met the poster in person but you KNOW them. Personality , likes, dislikes etc. things may change in your real life, but here, it’s always kind of the same. That has value too in times of crisis.

[KCrockaholic]

Funny this thread is on here.

I finally decided to deactivate my FB, Snapchat, and Instagram last night. The Snapchat was just used to interact with girls, and they have my number if they want to talk or meet up. But in general I think social media just clouds everyones minds and it often times becomes a jumbled mess of people acting as their worst kind of ways. Facebook is just a giant political disaster plus those stupid beer chugging and quarantitties groups on there, it just showcases the worst kinds of people in society.

I think mental health is incredibly important, but I also believe that we still don't know the long term psychological effects of social media on our brains. It has completely rewired the way we think and interact as humans. But I think long term there will be some serious negative effects and we're likely already seeing it unfold.

Looking forward to putting my attention elsewhere and not having that distraction take over my day.

[Eleazar]

If you're having trouble with CP, maybe ask a mod to ban you for a specified period? There's really nothing positive to discuss right now that's Chiefs related anyway. You can't really take your account down here like you can on other social media, but being unable to post might remove the incentive to come around if it's bringing you down.

[O.city]

Originally Posted by Eleazar

If you're having trouble with CP, maybe ask a mod to ban you for a specified period? There's really nothing positive to discuss right now that's Chiefs related anyway. You can't really take your account down here like you can on other social media, but being unable to post might remove the incentive to come around if it's bringing you down.

Going on a good racial rant is always a good way to get a ban if thats something you're looking for.