I try to keep FB statuses light-hearted and drama-free for the most part, although if a friend posted about depression I would be proud if them for seeking help and making the condition known.
On the other hand, I am FB friends with a family friend of my OH. She has a supposed stomach condition (I say supposed because the details regarding her diagnosis vary depending on who you ask). She posts about vomiting and other issues about 5 times a day, everyday (including "checking in" to a restaurant only to comment that she vomited there). At that point I feel it's attention-seeking, which drives me crazy. I feel as though keeping a tally on FB of how many times you vomited that day is oversharing.
Lol rant/tangent over.
Yeah, Facebook opens a lot of doors to the attention seekers, lol. What sad lives they lead.
Oh I agree...there is definitely the attention seekers. I have one who loves to go on and on about her miserable life, but then scolds people for not being thankful for their good lives
I went through some things in life that are personal and I would never share on FB. But, no one should be criticized for WHAT they are sharing so long as it is theirs for sharing. This was her way of reaching out, maybe in a very dark moment. No one bats an eye when a post says "sick with the flu", but "in bed with depression" springs people into action that it is too personal.
But...the people who go on and on about their medical issues...puleeeeze...enough already. I have this one lady who blogs her everyday illnesses. Seriously.