ThesisThe overuse of Facebook in today's society has assigned a new type of virtual existence to people of all ages. Increasing research into the effects of social media on human interactions has revealed the development of antisocial behavior, narcissism, and many other character flaws and negative byproducts. Facebook is one of the most popular social media sites and is considered a cause of social media addiction. Facebook sows the seed of obsessive-compulsive behavior that leads to overthinking each status update and how many people liked it. The great thing about Facebook is that you can always return to exactly where you left off when you turned it off. There is good and bad in everything. If we use Facebook for good (networking, motivation, staying in touch with friends and family) or rather for bad (hiding, posting too much, obsessing over likes and comments), then Facebook would be beneficial for all its uses. users. Together we can beat Facebook addiction! The excessive use of Facebook in today's society has given a new type of virtual existence to people of all ages. Increasing research into the effects of social media on human interactions has revealed the development of antisocial behavior, narcissism, and many other character flaws and negative byproducts. In today's society, social media has become the new standard of communication. Many people, their friends and family have become heavily dependent on it. Take me for example. I just spent the last few hours deleting old Facebook posts and photos from my own wall. I spend more time lurking on my own page than on someone else's. Some might think that I have an obsession with myself, that is... middle of paper ...... with my friends and family) or instead of evil, (hidden, over-posting, obsessed with likes and comments) then Facebook would be beneficial for all its users. Together we can overcome Facebook addiction! References* Williams, Ray B. June 13, 2013. Do Facebook and other social media encourage narcissism? Psychologytoday.com.* Bautista, Camille. February 1, 2013. Your Facebook profile could indicate mental illness. Mashable.com.* Merzenich, Marghi. July 12, 2013. 3 ways Facebook is like a drug that can permanently change your brain. Postscience.com.* Houghton, David. August 10, 2013. Study: Posting photos on Facebook has a negative impact on real-life relationships. Wasington.cbslocal.com* Adona, Neil. June 14, 2013. How to Cure Facebook Addiction. Facebook.com* Farah. February 23, 2012. Some positive aspects of using Facebook. Farah.ExpertsColumn.com.