Toeing the Waters

I have found that social media is a contributing source to my anxiety & depression. I have deleted all my notifications to my phone and went completely dark for months.

Slowly, but surely, I am tip-toing back into the digital world. I am moving extremely cautiously and limiting my time online. Today, I found my way back here. I actually miss writing. I would write in my own notes sometimes, but there is a different intention when writing a blog. Knowing that someone might read it. Social media is not all bad, though. So, I went through my accounts. Blocked people. Left groups. And feel fresh about my approach as I go back into the waters It is hard to recognize what can trigger dark emotions and lead into a heavy downward spiral. There is so much positivity on social media and sources of joy, so I don't want to cut it out completely, but use it in a different way than I did before. If seeing someone I dont know lose weight from a surgery makes me feel bad about my body and the struggles it has gone through these past few years, then why do I force myself to see these people when I log in? If someone I know has decided to use their account as a political platform for their views to debate with others, I mute them or delete them. That is not why I go online. That is not going to bring me joy. Just because I know someone and am friends with them does not mean that I have to follow and like all their posts. I challenge you to take a new look and approach to what you have going on with your social media. Why did you sign up? Has that purpose changed since you set up your account? Do thr groups and people you follow align with that purpose? When you log in are you meaningful with your time? Or do you start scrolling every time you have a free minute in your day? Social media is supposed to supplement your life, not become your life. Treat ot that way. Si