Social media withdrawal

Catherine21
Catherine21 Posts: 8,452 Championing
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Im struggling i never thought id be the person addicted to so much doom scrolling I came late to social media but im totally addicted hours upon hours of fear based articles the mobile phone was the best control distraction tool used against mankind what hope does the younger generation really have if a 53 year old woman has withdrawal symptoms I despair for te future of generations to follow I did deactivate Facebook but managed to get back again so here's to day one of no social media god so hard ive definitely been brainwashed I feel panicky at the thought of no scrolling im literally a zombie staring at phone for hours

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  • Rachel_Scope
    Rachel_Scope Posts: 2,413 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    You've got this 💪 It's so hard not to keep scrolling through social media, it's very addictive! I hardly use any social media now and I feel much better for it. It'll do you so much good to not read the news articles as all they do is create fear and they're not accurate.

    Have you got something else you can do to fill the time? Any hobbies?

  • Catherine21
    Catherine21 Posts: 8,452 Championing

    SSo Hard god never thought id be that person scroll for hours im ordered adult drawing books I just spoke to my psychiatrist they will offer me truma therapy could be a while away i felt so heard on our next session in January shes bringing a lady who knows about dyslexia learning difficulties ive never really opened up about my learning disabilities so today was helpful

  • Rachel_Scope
    Rachel_Scope Posts: 2,413 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    That's great about therapy! I'm glad you were able to open up - it'll help them understand how to support you better. I love colouring books. I found a cosy christmas one the other day and can't wait to start that 😊

  • Catherine21
    Catherine21 Posts: 8,452 Championing
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1077689#Comment_1077689

    Its because of scope ive been able to really open up about alot of stuff locked away and I will always always remember albus for helping me do that I didnt think I needed to be a part of a group but I really did this forum has been everything for me

  • Adrian_Scope
    Adrian_Scope Posts: 11,880 Online Community Programme Lead

    How are you getting on @Catherine21?

  • Catherine21
    Catherine21 Posts: 8,452 Championing
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1078122#Comment_1078122

    Ah its hard but I completely deleted Facebook was really panicking but its a good thing in the long run as I was scrolling for hours all about politics but its not easy but I want rid of smart items if goes digital I will dump the lot so best to get used to it

  • JW77
    JW77 Online Community Member Posts: 211 Empowering

    I came off social media over Christmas last year till new year.. And it was the best thing I did..
    I can effectively come off now.. I've backed up my data and got someone else now to cover the volunteer Admin I do for a local charity..

    The few people I interact with regularly CAN contact me.. I was late to FB.. and probably should leave now.. Its just full of trolls, the ignorant, and right wing rhetoric..

  • Skyedog
    Skyedog Online Community Member Posts: 11 Listener

    Ok thanks

  • jonf
    jonf Online Community Member Posts: 330 Empowering
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1078138#Comment_1078138

    I have never used Facebook of instagram. You do not need them. Enjoy us in the real world

  • Skyedog
    Skyedog Online Community Member Posts: 11 Listener

    I don't use them either.

  • Chris75_
    Chris75_ Online Community Member Posts: 3,998 Championing
    edited October 27
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1078421#Comment_1078421

    There is a bit of a cutting my nose off, to spite my face aspect to me never using fb etc. I used to enjoy interacting with others on the Muscular Dystrophy UK forum, but they closed it down. I know alot of those people now use fb for their chatting.

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  • Jessica660
    Jessica660 Online Community Member Posts: 5 Listener

    I believe that many of us overlook the fact that forums are also considered social media. Technology truly depends on how and why we use technology, not just if we are online or not.

  • JW77
    JW77 Online Community Member Posts: 211 Empowering

    @Passerby
    min very aware this forum counts as social media, and yes I said over Christmas meaning that Christmas period

  • Catherine21
    Catherine21 Posts: 8,452 Championing

    Same I got wifi few years back and slowly slowly I started Facebook tiktok online shopping all bad for someone like me hours doom scrolling and online shopping I did panic try get back lol but im clueless but in long run will be better I even got rid of my nectar card Tesco bonus card I dont want any trace of details

  • Catherine21
    Catherine21 Posts: 8,452 Championing
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1078441#Comment_1078441

    Your right I did come off Facebook and tiktok I class scope as positive as I do get alot from this group but I have been googling is googling even a word lol I just want to become invisible I cut up my nectar card and Tesco club card and I will be changing this phone if I needs be easier said than done tbh I can see why young people become so addicted scares me

  • Chris75_
    Chris75_ Online Community Member Posts: 3,998 Championing
    edited October 27

    If you give up your Nectar card, you just end up paying more for your shopping. Who do you think cares about your food shopping habits?

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  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 7,774 Championing
    edited October 27

    I find not having the social media apps useful. Or if you do, turn off all notifications!

    I just use the websites via tablet or phone browser as and when I want to.

    YouTube I watch on smart TV.

    I have no notifications on Messenger or WhatsApp, apart from calls.

    My phone gives a visual notification of SMS, or will ring with a call.

    Basically I'm in control of my use and decide when I check for messages 👍🏻

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