I need to do that, too….but how? I went back into my acct. one day….after ‘missing’ it. I think there are some photos that are not in my ‘folders’ & I don’t want to lose them. I deactivated at first, then ‘deleted’, but FB gives you almost 2 wks. before your account is gone permanently, so I have time to get those pics. I do have to admit, I was stressing myself out, being on it too much….but I also met some really awesome people, ones I met from the time I started on FB and stayed friends throughout all that time. There are some that I want to stay in contact with…if not for living so far from each other, I know some of us would have actually met…now THOSE people I really do miss. Now THOSE are the ones I consider my ‘keepers’. I AM happy for the people who are happy on FB…but I had so much going on in my life & I really needed to get off. But you really can make some REAL friends…they’re not ALL fake ones. I wish you all the peace & happiness that you deserve….whether you merely deactivate or permanently delete your account. Only YOU know what’s best for yourself.

Congrats, enjoy the freedom! 🙂

Thank you for Sharing, Irene. I have had some similar experiences and feel better after deleting my account. But now I’m a little worried….I didn’t delete any Posts, though…..should I have? I didn’t do a ‘back-up’ of all my pictures, either….but I went into my ‘PICTURES’ account & they all seem to still be there, thank God. I just wanted to FINALLY get FB out of my system…it was fun at first…but as time went on, I would log on because it was THERE….waste too much time & it wasn’t fun, anymore….I feel so much better now. I hope that you do too, Irene. Take care! 🙂

I did the exact thing…..today….I felt a little bit of ‘anxiety’ about it, but KNEW it was finally the right thing to do. I was talked into getting on FB about 5 years ago. I now figure that if someone REALLY wants to contact me, they can…and if not, so be it. I feel good about all this! I was constantly checking FB, bored with the drama, uninterested in all the pics, the meals being posted, it just ‘became old’ reading about a person’s EVERY move and spending too much time on it just created more anxiety. I also feel better about not feeling that ‘need’ to grab my camera, take pics & upload them! It’s hard to explain, but by deleting my account….not just ‘deactivating’ it (as I have done in the past), I feel ‘free’. Yes, I enjoyed it (especially in the beginning, when it was ‘new’ to me), but as time went by, it became more of a bad habit. I did ‘meet’ some very nice people, whom I have never met in person, but called or texted me. The rest I already know personally…..I think if my children, or grandchildren used FB, I would still be there…but they don’t. I feel good when I’m constructive….FB was not constructive. I’m glad that some people are ‘happy’ with it, but I see mostly lonely people, ones who seem to need those ‘Likes’, need the validation that they are leading a wonderful life (when in truth, they are not)….and when you log on, it’s just the same old thing…I say ‘YAAA’ for us, I really think we will be happier without it. And…if anyone wants to activate an acct. again, they can. As for me, I’m happier without it….plus I’m doing more & moving around more, which I what I wanted and needed. Good luck to you all…just be happy!! <3 🙂

It seems like there would be. Maybe try Googling something like “how to back up facebook photos”?

Is there a way of backing up your photos without saving one at a time?

Thanks for sharing your story, Irene. I’m really sorry to hear that. Congratulations on getting Facebook out of your life when you realized it was only making things worse!

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Thanks for the inspiration, Liss! You make a good argument that this might be a case of “simpler is better.” Personally, I go extended periods of time without updating my account, which sort of serves the same purpose. 😛