Social media withdrawal

Catherine21
Catherine21 Posts: 7,963 Championing
in Coffee lounge

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: 2,081 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: 7,963 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: 2,081 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: 7,963 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

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