I stop myself from saying what I want to say on social media
Jan 22, 2021 7:59:41 GMT -6
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Post by lipinski on Jan 22, 2021 7:59:41 GMT -6
I self censor so much because I'm tired & upset all the time. I used to post what I think, and fight my corner, and some of my beliefs aren't popular (eg I don't think psychiatry is a helpful way of seeing human distress). I would stick to my guns, and sometimes it was really upsetting & I had long online arguments. I got piled on. I got told I was a bad person. All that. But it didn't stop me. Something has changed now.
I've seen so much nastiness, especially sexism. The woman hatred in particular is so awful & scary- & shaming somehow. And I'm identifiable, not anon, so that adds to the stress I think. I feel like i can't say or write what I think any more.
Maybe in some way less social media arguments is a good thing- good for me, my time, my stress levels. But on the other hand I feel so limited, so silent and it's not by choice. I'm afraid. Fear is making me shut up. It doesn't feel good.
I've seen so much nastiness, especially sexism. The woman hatred in particular is so awful & scary- & shaming somehow. And I'm identifiable, not anon, so that adds to the stress I think. I feel like i can't say or write what I think any more.
Maybe in some way less social media arguments is a good thing- good for me, my time, my stress levels. But on the other hand I feel so limited, so silent and it's not by choice. I'm afraid. Fear is making me shut up. It doesn't feel good.
