Sending heart-sourced care your way, Esther. I quit Facebook in 2020 (the same year I got sober). It was a lot, leaving. I never went back and am so grateful for that, but leaving triggered more anxiety than I was expecting. Thankfully, I didn't experience that when I quit Instagram this past December. But wow, those platforms have a massive impact - take them away, and the magnitude of that impact becomes even more apparent.
Thank you Dana. It's been over a month now and I've had no desire to log back in. Even opening up some Facebook links from Google searches hasn't made me want to stay, and I've clicked away easily and with relief! And while the depression has still got a grip on me, there's a real relief at the lack of social media that I find very gratifying. EXACTLY like finally learning to enjoy sobriety from booze, weed and cigarettes felt!
Sometimes I think we all need less Facebook & all social media platforms. It’s really doing a lot of damage to the brains , moods etc. I think I’ll take a week off then go longer .
This is so incredibly well written. I can utterly relate to so much of it. I'm feeling inspired to do the same but the fomo is compelling. Lots of love to you Esther xxx
I left Facebook a few years ago and only use Insta occasionally. No other social media in my life. It's bliss. I've rediscovered books, real life friends, and getting out and about. Will never go back to FB again. Just like you, just thinking about it gives me stress😅 thank you for sharing your story 💚
I hear you and am sending light, I took 6 months off... it's just not shiny anymore. I ♥️ my books again.
Sending heart-sourced care your way, Esther. I quit Facebook in 2020 (the same year I got sober). It was a lot, leaving. I never went back and am so grateful for that, but leaving triggered more anxiety than I was expecting. Thankfully, I didn't experience that when I quit Instagram this past December. But wow, those platforms have a massive impact - take them away, and the magnitude of that impact becomes even more apparent.
Thank you Dana. It's been over a month now and I've had no desire to log back in. Even opening up some Facebook links from Google searches hasn't made me want to stay, and I've clicked away easily and with relief! And while the depression has still got a grip on me, there's a real relief at the lack of social media that I find very gratifying. EXACTLY like finally learning to enjoy sobriety from booze, weed and cigarettes felt!
Beautiful, Esther! Sending so many hearts your way. ❤️
Sometimes I think we all need less Facebook & all social media platforms. It’s really doing a lot of damage to the brains , moods etc. I think I’ll take a week off then go longer .
A week off sounds like a great start Cheryl! Good luck 🍀
Yes! Cheering you on, Cheryl!
This is so incredibly well written. I can utterly relate to so much of it. I'm feeling inspired to do the same but the fomo is compelling. Lots of love to you Esther xxx
Thanks Sam. Is this Sam from Clydach?
Sending love. I just bought a book called Tree Glee I think you’d like…
It turns out I bought it for my son a couple of years ago, so I've messaged him to ask if he still has it and if I can borrow it
No way?!! Me and my mum do this 😆 for everything a season!
I love that title, I'll check it out, thank you 😊
Enjoyed reading this Esther 😉
Amazingly honest and vulnerable writing Esther. Thank you so much for sharing! Looking forward to catching up soon 💚
Thanks Arron. It felt good to write it! Speak to you soon 💜
I left Facebook a few years ago and only use Insta occasionally. No other social media in my life. It's bliss. I've rediscovered books, real life friends, and getting out and about. Will never go back to FB again. Just like you, just thinking about it gives me stress😅 thank you for sharing your story 💚