The 4 Stages Of Social Media Withdrawal I Experienced When I Quit 7 Years Ago (Except YouTube)

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Жыл бұрын

It's hard to believe I quit social media 7 years ago. For 5 years, I went without ANY social media whatsoever, including KZfaq. My decision to delete my Facebook account and go without any accounts such as Twitter, Instagram, etc., completely changed my life. At the time, I struggled with social anxiety and I had been going through a period of depression in my life. Social media kept me from freeing myself of this. In this video, I will share the 4 stages of social media withdrawal that I experienced when I deleted my accounts and the healing and positive effect it had on my life. I hope that sharing my experience will be helpful to you if you are thinking of quitting social media or you are going through social media withdrawal (it's definitely real and not easy), but please know that your experience will be as unique as you are!
This is by no means a map or guide to what to expect, but perhaps it can be of encouragement. Be sure to share your experiences as well!
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@matthewaldrich2776 Жыл бұрын

“My world had lost its color” that one hit me..

@YesiIbarra Жыл бұрын

Sometimes we are alive, but not truly “living” life. That’s how I felt then. I recently saw a quote that I liked: “We can't direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails.”

@tylerpenrod6378 Жыл бұрын

I’ve gone two months without social media last year and only a month this year. I always find myself going back on the apps as soon as I feel the positive benefits. Gonna try this again so wish me luck!

@YesiIbarra Жыл бұрын

Oh, I see. Best wishes! 🙏👍

@donflo3 Жыл бұрын

I am taking a break. I have so much going on in life. I feel withdrawal. That tugging feeling. So I’m here, watching this. Not sure if I’ll return to social media this time.

@YesiIbarra Жыл бұрын

I hope you found it helpful and best wishes to you in the new year! What a better time to set some new intentions.

@DAYBY_DAY_ 11 ай бұрын

This is so right. Because I don’t have social media anymore I have started journaling for myself to look back on.

@YesiIbarra 11 ай бұрын

Awesome! Writing is such a great habit. Way to go!

@TheWBWoman Ай бұрын

Thank you! I just quit social media last week and it's so much tougher than I thought it would be. I'm sticking to it though.

@YesiIbarra Ай бұрын

Hang in there!! It can be super hard in the beginning. Go out for walks, find a good book to read, maybe declutter a closet, or see if you can socialize with people in person more, but you’re doing something amazing for yourself just for having made this choice for yourself.

@Satan97458 Жыл бұрын

I left Facebook and Twitter 2 years ago and don’t think of going back. I only use Instagram but don’t post on it everyday. Ever since I left most of social media I will say life has been good like not worrying what people are posting or someone posting about their breakups and divorce etc. Now I can just focus on my life, work and watch movies and tv shows without distractions. Life without social media is better.

@Officiallyrosko Жыл бұрын

I have Facebook but I stay logged off. I deleted my Twitter and my Instagram is fake and only post quotes. I don’t even read comments.

@helencruzbryant5354 Ай бұрын

One of the best decisions ever! Learning to live life on my own terms priceless.

@clemfandango6897 10 ай бұрын

I've removed all social media and disabled yt shorts. I've been extra irritable lately, and i still open the hidden folder where fb used to live, but nothing is there , that's how much a habit it was. ready to fix my memory and motivation and creativity.

@YesiIbarra 10 ай бұрын

Best wishes! And please share how to remove shorts so we can all learn. 🙏

@alizah.s5136 Жыл бұрын

Yeh so true make your time your biggest strength n also a best friend

@kendrajernigan-ik3td Жыл бұрын

I had felt similar feelings with tv especially reality tv shows that I had thought for many years were the real thing. I’d binge watch the Kardashians all while staying up into the wee hours of the morning all while binge eating. All while thinking that I needed this life why not they were always going on vacation, the beauty, the lifestyle you name it. I was sinking really quick and I wasn’t loving life so much. I had to seek help really quick. I remember getting a phone call from an unknown source and they were basically like why are you watching someone else live out there dreams when you could be living your own. That really hit home for me like every time I tuned into the show I was in some ways supporting them even if it were there views. So I decided to limit tv pretty much especially reality tv shows and getting rid of cable they cost too much anyways. It felt like it was a killer at first and I remember my parents were really angry. I signed up for a couple of subscriptions like Hulu and Netflix which again I would limit or consider my downtime or movie night. KZfaq is killing me though I’m starting to re-experience the Kardashians all over again and it is not making me feel good. I’m like I got to give it up.

@Joshdifferent Жыл бұрын

Great video 👏🏽❤️💯

@YesiIbarra Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I hope it was helpful.

@ActivateLA Жыл бұрын

Dope keyboard!

@YesiIbarra Жыл бұрын

I wish it was mine! Haha My brother has a cool setup.

@Yourmom-cy5yv Жыл бұрын

I went through a 1 year break but once i went back i just was sucked back in, i seeked validation from strangers and i would compare my life to everyones. It just drained me, im doing it again i feel bed for leaving my online friends but i just need to leave.

@YesiIbarra Жыл бұрын

It is so easy to fall back into old habits. The good news is, if you did it once, you can do it again! Best wishes to you!

@danschulte113 Жыл бұрын

I keep feeling the pull to go back to Facebook/Instagram because I think I have lost the ability to go out and find friends. So lonely, but I think it's just a phase as I relearn how to live.

@YesiIbarra Жыл бұрын

I found it very helpful that I volunteered regularly and joined small group. We humans need connection. I would recommend you try to find it in a way that gives you face to face connection. You can look for events near where you live, but my personal favorite is groups that meet regularly. For me, this was a Bible study, but there’s many other ways like classes or hobby-based groups. Give it a try and see what difference it makes.

@Readingwithmiaa Жыл бұрын

Hey can you maybe do a what’s on my iPhone or like a minimal iPhone type of video especially with iOS 16 I would love to see that type of video

@YesiIbarra Жыл бұрын

Ok! I’ll do some research on how to actually record my phone, but I can certainly plan for that. Great idea!

@catcat9582 3 ай бұрын

Makes me cry that a young soul held onto a fleeting comment. Worst nightmare

@YesiIbarra Жыл бұрын

Have you gone without social media for an extended period of time? What was your experience like?

@YesiIbarra Жыл бұрын

@Human Brother Awesome! 👏 It seems like you found what works for you.

@Readingwithmiaa Жыл бұрын

Yeah about almost a month I decided to completely delete my social media like Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat , TikTok & Recently Deleted Facebook And I Only Have Pinterest And Honestly I Feel Really Good Without Social Media Because I Feel More Alive And More Free And I Feel Great Tysm For This Video It Was Amazing Love Your Content Keep Going Hun💕

@YesiIbarra Жыл бұрын

@@Readingwithmiaa Thanks for sharing your experience! I know it’s motivating to others just starting. And thank you for the encouragement! 😊

@MaybeTiberius 15 күн бұрын

i am in the same process. deleted facebook, deleting instagram also deleting reddit for that matter. i keep whatsapp because its just a messenger. and for questions and seeking answers i ll replace reddit with actual good old topic related web forums. its not even just wasting time or sharing artificial crap with artificial people but i honestly noticed that especially facebook made me kind of a bad person somehow. the thing with facebook (and its doing it on purpose to get engagement) its build of extremes. you dont get normal people discussing normal things in a normal way. it always shoves extreme discussions at your face with toxic people arguing about politics and whatever other stuff and everyone is correct and everyone else is bad and... if you even dare to participate in this... you re allready kind of trapped in it and based on ''law of average'' where a person always becomes the average of the people surrounding you... well... guess what happens if you surround yourself with toxic people. you kind of become like this too without even realizing it.

@cnbri30 Жыл бұрын

I go a few days without it, then I go back. I want to stay gone for 6 months. I’m only on FB (which I want to delete) and IG.

@YesiIbarra Жыл бұрын

Hm.. sounds like you need to figure out what your triggers are to going back: Boredom, loneliness, notifications, etc. Then find ways to avoid the triggers.

@cnbri30 Жыл бұрын

@@YesiIbarra Yeah, definitely boredom and loneliness for my top two. I did notice when I get upset I doom scroll too 😔.

@YesiIbarra Жыл бұрын

@@cnbri30 What helped me fill that void was a lot of prayer, self-improvement books, audiobooks/positive content, and signing up for volunteer work and activities through my church. The more I served others, the less lonely I felt because I made real connections. There’s lots of things you can do, but you are NOT alone. Maybe try committing to one new habit you can adopt and go from there. You’ve got this! 👏

@cnbri30 Жыл бұрын

@@YesiIbarra Ok those things sound good. Thank you.

@mamoongilchrist7741 Жыл бұрын

Hie... I have been deciding to quit all social media.. I'm able to quit for 2 weeks . Then suddenly I get a thirst very badly.. I'm 23 .. med student.. help me ..

@YesiIbarra Жыл бұрын

My first thought would be to ask yourself what ‘specifically’ makes you want to go back: Fear of missing out, loneliness, escape from daily life, procrastination, etc. If you know what is your specific trigger (just like knowing the cause of a disease) it will be easier to figure out a solution. Hopefully this way you treat the root of the problem.

@mamoongilchrist7741 Жыл бұрын

@@YesiIbarra hie thank you so much.. i finally got to know the root of my problem.. n the main reason behind my social media addiction..

@Deliciasdelahumanity Жыл бұрын

what is your take on meditation?

@YesiIbarra Жыл бұрын

I have personally never tried meditation so I cannot say. I use prayer for my spiritual practice.

@Deliciasdelahumanity Жыл бұрын

@@YesiIbarra ok and have you tried intermetting fasting?

@YesiIbarra Жыл бұрын

@@Deliciasdelahumanity I’ve actually done intermittent fasting on and off for several years now (I stopped for pregnancies). I have some videos where I mention it because I love it! It’s been a great habit to start. Have you tried it?

@Deliciasdelahumanity Жыл бұрын

@@YesiIbarra yes,in my experience is the correct way of eating would you promote it to your kids or let eat whatever they want , many people say it is not advisable for kids but in my opinion what is correct is always good for all ages

@YesiIbarra Жыл бұрын

@@Deliciasdelahumanity I would bet most small children (if they sleep well) probably already do a 12:12 fast. Our kids are in bed by 8pm and eat breakfast around 8am. I personally wouldn’t force any time restrictions on my children though.

@zayaln7 Жыл бұрын

Hie Yesi, did you quit WhatsApp as well? How do you share your KZfaq videos if you not gonna advertise on other social media platforms. I deleted my social media 3 days back but feel like my life is stuck

@YesiIbarra Жыл бұрын

The only time I had WhatsApp was for about 2 weeks while my parents were in Europe (so we could talk via phone without charges) but other than that, I never used WhatsApp. I actually started and have grown this channel without the use of ANY other social media. It might be a bit slower growth because of that, but it is a balance that works well for me. Sometimes we want change to happen right away, but it does take time. Be kind and patient with yourself. What do you mean by your life being stuck? If you like, shoot me an email and we can chat. Great question!

@zayaln7 Жыл бұрын

@@YesiIbarra okay wow I totally understand. Stuck as in , I feel everything is so boring like I’m in my own world without all those platforms but I know have to do this for my mental and progress in my life :-) I appreciate your response ❤️

@YesiIbarra Жыл бұрын

@@zayaln7 Oh, I see. I find that something that really helped me combat boredom was to focus on practicing more gratitude and consuming positive content such as books on things that I wanted to work on, audiobooks, or podcasts. I also did a lot of volunteer work and felt MUCH happier because of it. It also takes time to learn what new hobbies you enjoy. Best wishes to you! I hope it’s an awesome experience for you. High-five for trying it!🖐😁

@zayaln7 Жыл бұрын

@@YesiIbarra thanks for the tips 😍😍this vid just helped me a lot I’m sure I’m gonna have lots of fun experiences after this ❤️❤️❤️