Not everyone needs to know everything

[u/SplendiferousAntics]

Took a 30 day social media detox and felt so great and freeing that I just kept the accounts off. That was over 2 years ago and was the best thing I could’ve done!

Not saying “social media” is all bad (I still use reddit) I’m talking about the big 4 that I was formerly addicted to. The constant comparison and anxiety swiping through seeing people I met once in college living their best life while I was not.

This physical reality is already complex and challenging enough. Trying to keep up with my social media life became exhausting, especially because I was so investing in my virtual “self.”

I got swept up in the mindset that I was only as good as how many followers I had or likes I got. I wanted to become an influencer so bad it feels sick to say.

But giving it up for those first 30 days felt so freeing and relieving. I keep in touch with good friends by texting throughout the week. I also have so much more free time to call friends to check in and have awesome phone conversations.

It feels low stress and also more gratifying to have direct contact with a handful of people than trying to have surface level cyber interactions with hundreds of friends or followers.

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[u/CC_Beans]

Social Media is Professional Wrestling. You know it's fake... right?

[u/FitTruth1159 → u/CC_Beans]

Good one

[u/melodicvegetables]

Been off most of them since 2015. Most of my friends have done the same over the years. We just have themed group chats and that's perfect for staying in touch. Recently had to do some marketing on Instagram and got a real culture shock from all the vapid stuff going on there. So happy to not live in that world. In case the topic interests you, I recently watched a nice video essay on how with social media we're starting to live more in an approximation of reality than reality itself. This image really captured a similar feel: https://youtu.be/ZOkRF3Xp_4E

[u/dragon_fiesta]

Same.

[u/Both_Ear_1164]

One thing about FB & IG is that it causes people to be so concerned with what everyone else is doing... and not in a good way, if that makes sense. I just want these people to know that it's okay to focus on yourself, your family. 

[u/PricyPlutoz_idk]

I agree with the picture lol

[u/Mal_MSF]

thats how we avoid being prisoners to other peoples priorities! brother

[u/Perfect_Hedgehog_681]

Sorry, but I find the picture inappropriate. Social media detox is definitely a good thing to do; But the picture is not about it at all. having people who know a lot about you and care is an essential part of the fulfilling life.

[u/Kegelz → u/Perfect_Hedgehog_681]

Your taking this too literal

[u/need_for_dababycar → u/Perfect_Hedgehog_681]

agree. living this quote will have you end up in misery.

[u/busywithresearch → u/Perfect_Hedgehog_681]

I like the picture, of course in this context. I’ve had people “come for” what’s “mine” before. One girl straight up pretended to be me for a moment. Scary stuff. I also don’t like playing the social media hierarchy game - where do you go, how do you look, whom do you see etc. That’s why I only use reddit, though Instagram could be such a good way of archiving memories and connecting with people… it simply isn’t that, in my experience. Not every quote has to be taken 100% literally. I have great friends and family who care about me and those are the people I want to know things about me. Nobody else. This picture goes to the wallpaper folder.

[u/Kahnza]

LOL noone knows anything about me. Reddit is the closest thing to social media I use, and I have no friends or acquaintances. I'm a loner of the 2nd highest degree.

[u/wristcontrol]

American 3-letter agencies: "And I took that personally."

[u/blueeyeswhiteboomer]

Mood

[u/ClaylimeWinchester]

I took a 21 day break last month best period of my life I’m gonna do it again for 30 days this time 🫶🏻🤩 thanks for your post 😹😻

[u/RetroKamikaze]

Wish I had saw this earlier!

[u/fknayye]

Fuckin facts

[u/Otherwise_Prize2944]

Needs?) nobody gives a sht))

[u/Reasonable-Ad6216]

Truer words were never spoken 👏

[u/Hiedi3o3]

Just reading the title. Just so you know. That's what I'm saying! My adult kids don't get that. 😒

[u/Gloomy-Pickle4348]

This is a philosophical statement I can actually agree with

[u/cruzen783]

Indeed

[u/jeanyboo]

this was a major revelation in my late 40s, I hope others have an epiphany from this

[u/Lostnth3sauc3]

I live by this mantra for the last 10+ years. I learned if you talk a lot and don’t say anything people forget they don’t know anything about you or what you said. selah

[u/Cosmic-Grapefruit]

I want to do this so bad but I love taking pictures and sharing photos of my life with friends and family. How do you do this?

[u/Sumanth_Krish1316]

What do you guys do when you feel lonely

[u/SplendiferousAntics → u/Sumanth_Krish1316]

Text someone to see how they’re doing. Also I’m in a recovery group for alcohol/drugs called Celebrate Recovery and met a lot of good friends through that

[u/cleaaritup]

Good for you! Social media detox is so refreshing. Real connections are way more fulfilling.

[u/jandahl]

So disconnect your internet & throwaway cellphones

[u/SplendiferousAntics → u/jandahl]

Yes also disconnect electricity and live off the land.

[u/b0ffum]

So you can say I/ people like me shouldn't exist?!

[u/Hopeful_Part_9427]

Yet you’re telling us here on social media, lol. That detox worked wonders

[u/Far_Drop2384 → u/Hopeful_Part_9427]

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