I think Elaine cant keep away from Instagram/sharing on social media because she has no friends. The only friends she has are internet friends, none that she spends a lot of time with, makes plans to see, keeps in touch with. I've watched her since the every day vlogging days and other than a few people shes met online, she never mentioned doing anything with friends, even her 30th birthday I dont remember her doing anything with friends. It must be lonely.
Having people ask her to do lives must make her feel popular, she'll be back on youtube again I'm sure.