Recently, I've officially gotten tired of social media, and although I haven't completely quit, I've frozen my accounts. But the people around me keep asking, 'How many days will you last?' I don’t understand why my not constantly checking in bothers them. Do you think I should really keep this up, or am I overreacting?
I experienced the same thing; two years ago, I got tired of social media and closed my accounts. At first, everyone was saying, 'You'll last a week,' but I kept going. Now I've realized that it's completely their own addiction. It probably seems like your doing it shows what they can't do.
If you ask me, go ahead. If you froze it, you already have the option to come back. But don’t explain it to people, and ignore the comments about 'how long you can last.' If they pressure you, just say, 'I took a little break, no need for now.'
There's something I don't understand. Why is not being on social media such a big deal? I mean, your friends might be teasing a bit but maybe they're just talking casually. It doesn't seem like something to blow out of proportion to me 🙄
Looking at the psychology aspect, a social media detox reduces mental fatigue but also requires facing social pressure. If the brain has become accustomed to constant notifications and feedback, taking a break can be challenging. If this process negatively affects you excessively, it might be beneficial to seek support from a professional.
I've noticed that one of my friends in the group makes a lot more remarks than the others. He says things like, 'If you can't keep up with us, you'll get left out of this group.' Even though I just said I would take a break, I can't understand why it has to be exaggerated like this.
Actually, their reaction may be because they don't want to question their own use. Sometimes when someone makes a decision like that, people feel uncomfortable. Maybe they think you're judging them, but in the end, what matters is what you do.
It's important to know that pressures from the environment can make it much harder when trying to let something go. I experienced something similar last month; there were constantly people saying, 'You're going to get so bored, you'll be all alone.' I became even more stubborn and now I feel peaceful inside.
