Once I quit Facebook, I started to notice my anxiety lessen. Once I stopped following certain Instagram pages and resisting the urge to comment/argue with people, I became happier. Checking my Instagram was a good thing - I wasn't anxiously awaiting an stranger's reply.
I know it's tough to quit Facebook for some people since that is how they keep in touch with so many. But if you find yourself in my position, I urge you to do any of the following:
- Unfollow pages that trigger anger/anxiety/sadness
- Stop yourself from commenting on controversial subjects - even if you can't STAND what the person is saying, and they are 100% wrong.
- Turn off your notifications so that you aren't tempted to check so often.
- Log out completely so that you have to log back in with your password in order to check it (you'll do it less).
- Remove the app from your phone so that you can only check it on a desktop computer.
- Delete your Facebook account, like I did! You have to do a search for "how do I delete my account" in the HELP section, and it will tell you what steps you need to take. In two weeks, as long as you don't log back on - your account will be deleted.
Why put ourselves in negative situations? There are so many positive things in the world that we can focus on instead of the angry, hateful, ignorant people who seem to be rampant on social media.
Good luck!
