Stopped using since 5 years and stopped feeling jealousy, laziness, fatigue, doom scrolling and urge to follow influencers 🙌🏻

Software Engineer

Stopped and installed instadm which is a mod so I can just get messages. 
  
 But now I've switched to YouTube shorts.

I use YouTube but mostly follow some knowledge worthy channels so it's not non sense content.  
 Can you use instaDM if account is deactivated?

Product Manager

Deleted since July for mental peace. Spoiler alert: probably the best decision I made for myself in the last 4-5 years!

It’s been 2 months I disconnected from that shit.

I left it 2 years ago. Made my account private. I still have the app on my phone, which I open once/twice in a month( in case any news articles require me to open Insta).  I leave the app immediately once I get the required info. No scrolling and no searching! The best decision I ever took.

Content Marketing Manager

Same here. I didn’t use Instagram for 4 years during my college time, and to be honest, it was the best phase.

Consultant

Whenever someone wants to make a “change” to their lives, this is the first piece of advice I will give anybody.  
  
  
 Instagram is that hot girl/guy in school whom everybody would go gaga for but is actually a dumbass when you get to know them

Me who uninstalled insta 2 yrs back and now using that time to sleep rather then upskilling

Instagram algorithm sucks actually, when you subscribe/follow to the content, it should show that content only but due to instagram shitty algo, it shows trending content only. This is not with youtube shorts.

Technical Specialist

Never felt deleting any app except facebook . Maybe I have self control or lots of other hobbies.

Data engineer

It's been 2 weeks, it feels good. My mind actually has thoughts rather than being numb due to constant bombardment of reels

Research Executive

I exclusively use it to share memes with friends.

SAME HERE. I deactivated few weeks back and life is better now. Insta shows all happy people, everyone successful, in love, getting married, having babies, vacation and everyone being so flawlessly beautiful. Even if you have the awareness that it's all fake still you can help and wonder why is everything wrong in my life. Insta knows how to hit you where you're hurting. Intensify your insecurity and pain. And I don't have the pressure of being social and replying to everyone. Being all happy go lucky even when you're crying screaming in your pillow

Senior Consultant

Once you're an adult and a busy professional, insta is no longer a place you go to see what's going on in your friends' lives. Everyone only highlights the good parts of their lives. When they hangout, when they go vacations. And all else is influencers trying to run a business. I quit a while back. Spent some time on YouTube shorts (which turned out to be shit). Now I play 3 minute blitz chess games.

Story of my life:  
  
 Stopped using Instagram 
 Started scrolling YouTube shorts 
 Removed history from YouTube and history activity so no suggestions : scrolling minimised 
  
 Started using X ( Twitter) 
 Started scrolling X ( Twitter ) 
  
  
  
 But I have to say: shits like attention span minimising are real.

I don’t have its addiction but when I do uninstall it I just don’t have much things to do after working, being busy with instagram is better than sitting empty and getting negative thoughts. 
  
  
 Honestly I don’t want to use it for the sake of my attention span.

Stopped since may 2024.its good especially fomo

Software Developer

Their own studies show it is bad for mental health. It's obviously going to help if you use it less or not at all.

Generalist

Yes but had to get back to work but not getting urges to open anymore

Content Strategist

Been a week since I deactivated my Instagram account to get rid of the continuous doom scrolling addiction.  My focus on work has improved slightly. I have been having much more positive vibes thro...

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Been a week since I deactivated my Instagram account to get rid of the continuous doom scrolling addiction. 
My focus on work has improved slightly. I have been having much more positive vibes throughout the day.
Anyone else felt the same?

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Overall spending close to 16 hours daily on mobile/laptop/TV

I have been trying to cut back my screen time. 

Thinking of not using phone/laptop for an entire day except for making and receiving calls.

If you also been working towards detoxing yourself digitally, do share what you have been doing and is that working for you? 

Definition of digital detox - A digital detox refers to a period of time when a person refrains from using tech devices such as smartphones, televisions, computers, tablets, and social media sites.

Digital detox : Do you do it? If yes how you do it?

This is worse addiction than smoking, drinking. 

Haven't watched any short/reels for 5 days straight feeling like a void inside. 

But its better, Watching reels/shorts would give a feeling of satisfaction because of the dopamine release.
So seeking other experiences for that dopamine hit. Life is getting better.

Reels, Shorts Addiction

Exactly the reason I deactivated Instagram. It's been a year now. Don't even feel the need to ever go back.

Customer Success

It’s clear to me that this isn’t good for me. My interaction with the outside world and being in the present is inversely proportional to how much I use IG/smartphone.

IG is obv the strongest drug, but in general want to be more conscious about what I do on my phone, when Inuse it.

Looking for genuine advice. Please help 🙏🏻

People who reduced IG/Smartphone usage, how did you do it?

Simple Shirley, Uninstall 
  
 If required, login from web only 
  
 I've set timers for 19 apps in my phone by digital wellbeing 🤷 
 It'll help in long run

Growth Manager

Hey folks, firstly thanks a lot for just so many comments on my last post. It was so much good advice, and such long and detailed answers.

Reference: https://share.gvine.app/CsMYWobrGKA8JUKT9

I’ve now started taking active steps: 
1) Deleted IG immediately, just using it on Web cuz sometimes I need to use it for work
2) In general reducing phone usage. Consciously keeping phone away at night time and also not keeping it around always
3) Have set wallpaper/background so that it constantly reminds me not to indulge in doom scrolling, and reminds me to be mindful. 

It’s just early. But I felt I owed it to at least share some updates. Very grateful to you all

Thanks so much for your advice. Actively working on it now.

I know social media is making me miserable. I'm constantly comparing myself to others, feeling inadequate, and wasting hours scrolling. But every time I try to delete my accounts, I cave within days. 

Has anyone successfully quit social media? How did you do it?

Social media is ruining my mental health, but I can't seem to quit. Help?

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1. Install 
 2. Doomscroll reels and gc 
 3. Watch clock 
 4. Uninstall 
 5. Repeat

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Context: I am a software engineer with 4 years of experience.

Everytime I work with a bunch of engineers (Especially Indian Startups). Most of them are workaholics.

They are just working for some company full-time. They are interested in learning more about technology, making jokes about technology, following technology news, etc. 

That is it. 

No social life. (Especially after Covid). No skills in any other part of life.

Their comfort zone is so small that they have developed a lifestyle of working, sleeping & watching something on laptops and that's it.

They make an excellent salary but don't do anything else. 

Every time I meet a 35-40-year-old software engineer, it is just a physically unfit guy with an arranged marriage who is boring as a brick.

Are most Software Engineers boring outside work?

I am in my late 20s and I feel attacked. Thank you for striking the right chord 
  
 I've come to realize that, like many software engineers, I've found myself navigating the monotony of an 8-hour job, often feeling isolated from my office peers. It can be challenging when people hesitate to open up, but the reasons for this became clear. 
  
 There are two key aspects at play: a minimal social life and prioritizing work. These factors are interconnected. In late 20s, the circle of friends tends to shrink, and individuals are busy setting up their own lives, leading to growing distances. With limited time for each other, it's easy to become engrossed in work life. I didn't anticipate that making friends would become a challenge, and I acknowledge this as a personal objective (read OKR) for myself. Despite being an extrovert, reinitiating the trust and friendship path can be difficult. 
  
 To address this, I've proactively connected with people, stepped out of my comfort zone, and initiated new activities. It's a challenging process, and sometimes it feels like I'm overdoing it, but the effort is rewarding. Engaging in activities beyond my job role, such as joining a gym or participating in public discussions, has been beneficial. I've also reduced my time on social media, realizing that platforms like Instagram reels consume a significant portion of my time. 
  
 I'd like to urge understanding for people in their late thirties. Having once criticized the habits of those in their late twenties when I was in my early twenties, I now comprehend the challenges of their situation. Unexpectedly, I find joy in shopping for groceries and organizing them neatly. It's all about priorities, and embracing change has made a significant positive impact in my life.

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I’ve lately been struggling with keeping my energy levels up through the day. My lifestyle isn’t that bad. Decent sleep, frequent exercise, I’m happy etc

But I find myself zoning out of conversations and this is affecting my ability to be “liked” at the workplace.

It’s not even about being liked, but as a person I don’t like not being able to 100% be there for people when they’re talking to me. It’s what makes us human, in a way.

People who are high energy, have you figured what your secret might be? 

thanks 🙏🏻

People who are generally energetic, how do you do it?

I was in a similar situation where I felt lost and disconnected throughout the day. Things that worked for me:- 
  
 (1) Cut caffeine and sugar completely - strictly 0% consumption. Caffeine is really bad for sleep quality. 
 (2) Increase vitamin D intake - sunlight and supplements. Deficiency leads to general fatigue and brain fog. 
 (3) Improve sleep quality - have camomile tea, get a good mattress and comforter, sleep before 1 AM to be in deep sleep in the 2 AM to 4 AM range 
 (4) Cold showers - not sure if they do anything at all but I've felt a noticeable increase in energy levels after doing them (even if placebo)

All videos of existential crisis, death, red flags, how Shahrukh apparently dated Priyanka, funny and sensitive men, 
and also why did we poke people on Facebook 10 years ago 🤦‍♀️

2 am Instagram content hits diff 🤌🏻

Have seen lot of posts about digital addiction and procrastination bad habits and people having new year resolutions to be better. 

Do you now or ever before procrastinated in your work?

What were your reasons for it? Do you think it's because you aren't passionate about your work?

Has procrastination ruined your productivity? If yes, is it because it has become a habit?

What do you think would help you with overcoming procrastination?

Do you have/had procrastination with your work?

Don't just say exercise, meditation. How do you get self motivated for these?

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