Is it sign of depression when someone doesn’t post for a long time and actually start to lose followers on instagram?

[Anonymous]

Also they’ve deleted or hide all of their posts and pictures on instagram.

[ShiftingMonke]

Are you close to this person? If so, ask directly. If not, you can send them a message if concern and support, or comment it on their most recent post. It's also entirely possible that they've just become disenfranchised with social media, they've recognized the toxic aspects of their publicity, or they simply don't want the pressure of all the attention.

[Asker]

They still uses it because I’ve seen them liking some posts. After she broke up with a guy she went to following spree of following guys. She gainer like 25 new followers. Now she’s lost same amount of followers gradually…

[ShiftingMonke]

Ah. Perhaps her clearing of posts and images may be her attempt to remove all semblance of history with her ex? Any posts he may have liked, any memories she shares with him, etc. Some people take breakups differently, but not everyone publicly broadcasts their mindset or issues when going through a tough time. If you are concerned about her mental health, the most supportive thing you can do is reach out to her and share your observations while also advocating yourself as an outlet if she needs to talk. Even if she doesn't take you up on it, or reply, you can be fairly confident she will see it and hopefully it will help her through this trying time.

[Asker]

In your opinion does she sound like she’s going through it?

[ShiftingMonke]

Me personally, no. One observation of social media behavior isn't enough to justify a diagnosis like that; however, I'm a truck driver, not a therapist, so I'm incredibly unqualified to make a concretr claim like that. I also think the term 'depression' is incredibly overused today. Based on what you've shared, I just think this person is going through a hard time and doing the best they can to get through it.

[Guy13]

Yeah, that makes sense. Did you check-in on her?

[Asker]

No, We’re more like acquaintances and I don't know if I’m just reading into it too much.

[Ms_Facesitter]

No. I haven't posted on most social media in years and I couldn't be happier.

[LiamJHayden]

Could be. There was a lady who was the lead plaintiff in a lawsuit that caused the shutdown of a site that pirated her paywalled content. Removing most of her IG posts is what she did shortly before she took her own life.

[Astarlessnightsky]

Could also be digital detox, or just not enough time, or more important things to take care of...

[Petr87]

Social media like Instagram actually cause depression, so I'd interpret a rejection of it as a step towards recovery and a better life.

[noohair]

Maybe they decided to live in the real world. Social media is all fake.

[Anonymous]

No, social media is meaningless.

[Asker]

by the way Ex’s friend started to view my instagram stories even without following me. So far he hasn’t Dm me despite me liking his old picture?

I’m starting to believe that he’s keeping tabs on me behalf of my ex. after we started to follow each other he’s viewed all of my stories and quicky too.