Students Confess Their Darkest Secrets on Facebook

Diaries are so passé. If you really want to pour your heart out, Facebook seems to be the popular place to do it. Instead of disclosing intimate details through journaling, students are taking to the social network to reveal their innermost secrets

Hundreds of high schools and universities have unofficial Facebook confession pages dedicated to sharing anonymous admissions. The pages are akin to secret-sharing platform PostSecret, where users can divulge anything without fear of recognition. Check out the video, above, for more

Confessions range in topics from hygienic habits ("I love binge drinking for the sole reason that the next day poops are the most satisfying I've ever had") to personal struggles ("I'm having trouble deciding if life is worth it"). Commenters often serve as a support system, offering advice and resources for students battling depression or self-image issues