Hello + welcome to this tiny space on the internet! I created this blog (+ changed the name twice since) 14 years ago as a creative outlet from my career in the emergency room as a PA. After spending the past 7 (or so) years on social media outlets, I have decided to delete all of the ones associated with this blog and get back to the heart of blogging.
Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The information on this podcast is for informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Social media has become a huge part of many people’s lives and often, they don’t even realize the impact it is having on them and those around them. Spending hours scrolling, keeping up with what others are doing, and having information and opinions constantly in front of you can be incredibly draining in many ways.
Today, I am sharing my story of leaving social media along with the stories of nine others who have left as well. We are sharing where we were in our relationships with social media, the positive impacts we have seen since leaving, and what we miss about it. I am hopeful that hearing these wonderful stories about leaving social media will help you if you are considering decreasing your usage or leaving social media altogether.
I know so many people have been interested in hearing from people who used social media for personal reasons or for their business and how it affected them after they left. In this episode, we hear about how leaving social media has helped those in my community be more present, start enjoying their hobbies again, and be in a a better place mentally and emotionally.
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Questions:
What exactly does it look like to be addicted to social media?
What is it like to detox from social media?
How has leaving social media reduced the feeling of pressure and anxiety?
What kind of impact have others seen from leaving social media?
What do some people miss about being on social media?