One Month WITHOUT SOCIAL MEDIA | My Thoughts

[@LucyAlllan]

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[@damondominique]

Yeahhhhh the fact that we can't even remember what was on all those IG Stories we watched yesterday *should be* sign enough that social media is gettin' out of hand!

[@LucyAlllan]

Lmaooo being on TikTok is like watching a disturbing horror POV one second, and then swiping down to a recipe on how to make a good Alfredo sauce... make it make sense😂 P.S. ça fait 3 ans que je regarde tes vidéos Damon! Your stories have me crackling !

[@chrissiec2123]

Damon, I've been seeing your comments everywhere lately! So, just thought I'd say hey. Love your travel videos and your adventurous spirit! 💚

[@emmachristison5481]

that's a damn good point...

[@helingunes955]

Omg damon hi how are you doing

[@thatsmeRosanne]

There's a reason for that i saw in a youtube video (can't recall the name) in which someone said that 80% of everything you have learned you will forget in 2 days. That's also literally the only thing I remember from that video so here's the proof haha

[@prathameshkhairnar]

After deleting social media my phone's battery life has increased lol

[@Ay_melegi]

This for sure

[@prathameshkhairnar]

Yup

[@zai8778]

SO TRUE!!

[@adarshrai9436]

😂😂😂

[@yuhh530innamornin]

Right the battery lasts like 5 days

[@MarianaKobayashi]

I've deleted social media for 30 days and it was the most productive month of my life

[@LucyAlllan]

Whohoo

[@crawlingbackto67]

SAME SAME

[@gregoryking4796]

I'm in the middle of my first month without it. I laughed when I read this comment bc yesterday I reorganized & cleaned my entire hpuse

[@seasons1146]

For real?

[@Havv78]

I really want to ask you about youtube. How did you manage using youtube? I feel like I’m going to use the time on youtube instead lol.

[@rebecaavelar471]

I think your video was successful because most people are always on social media, but they are there because of addiction and not because they love being there, and they know it

[@LucyAlllan]

The addiction makes me so sad, we literally are wasting our lives caring about stuff that pre- social media wouldn't be a thing. I guess that's normal with history though, some things get better and some things get worse!

[@zephyr3693]

this is 100% true. i was completely addicted and kept making excuses for why i couldn't leave the platforms but once i quit cold turkey for a few months, i broke my addiction to them and was able to see it for what it really was. turns out i don't miss it and i didn't gain anything valuable from it.

[@danielkelly6245]

this is sooo true. It is an addiction but many people are afraid to admit it and that is where the problem is.... I admit i have an addiction and i am seeking motivation to get rid of all media

[@SaraxAdam]

@@zephyr3693 sameee yes well put

[@rebecaavelar471]

I think that if more people do not use social media, or put a very low time limit for use, there will be a huge change in our society, and people will have a lot more mental health, and they will be much more present in their real life.

[@LucyAlllan]

100%, I really feel like we can partially blame the increase of poor mental health on social media

[@user-rz6pd1eo8d]

I agree! Social media deflects from the present moment and can encourage silence of the mind. Some cannot handle that because it would force them to face their emotions or circumstances and that may be too intense for some since social media was their distraction. Being present requires mindfulness and that leads to healing and working on mental health.

[@1q84nm]

And Mark Zuckerberg's company will go belly-up

[@seakay5697]

I 100% agree

[@basically_lauren]

this is truly a sign from the universe. I was literally JUST thinking about taking a hiatus.

[@LucyAlllan]

I guess it is a sign😉

[@elitsagospodinova7241]

I started yesterday and got this video this morning (thought I’d watch something while having breakfast on Sunday morning)

[@spirituallysafe]

God created the universe. It wise to put attention on the Creator and His goodness first and foremost rather than His creation. Peace to you :-)

[@basically_lauren]

@@spirituallysafe when I say the universe, I’m also including God love.

[@itsmarijana]

@@basically_lauren in your previous comment you mentioned universe and not God

[@frogery]

youtube is not at all like other social media. it takes a lot of effort to create successful youtube content, and a lot of the content is much more useful than anything on tiktok or instagram.

[@skromnyasha]

My tiktok fyp is very useful and calming, I always feel better after I scroll a few And some ticktok creators are put so much effort in what they do, like there a lots of good stuff

[@chaimaboulbourki7204]

@@skromnyasha but there is also very toxic and cringe videos

[@tahliyajayde]

I like youtube because you can choose what you want to watch. you’re not being fed video after video or photo after photo that isn’t all that interesting to you. choosing what you watch makes such a difference!

[@jacobthomas6861]

We need KZbin for educational purposes.

[@bigbando9437]

@@chaimaboulbourki7204 yes like my fyp is so amazing but then i open up the comments & im reminded of why i deleted the app

[@foliofugio]

I took the plunge just a week ago, and, honestly, I don't miss it. I have the numbers of those who I care about, and I don't get depressed seeing random people that I barely know do random stuff. Thanks for the nudge, Lucy!

[@LucyAlllan]

Ahhh so cool to hear, I hope you feel better and continue to improve your health man :)

[@cait.]

That’s exactly why I deleted mine last week! I kept getting so depressed seeing people out doing things when I wasn’t

[@travis6694]

When you realize that what you see on social media from others is mostly projecting of what they want there life to look like, it helps you see that almost everyone is struggling in similar ways. So don’t be discouraged by thinking everyone has amazing lives. They are just glimpses of a moment.

[@prachirai2830]

Truly said.....it is just glimpse of moments

[@DaleRunningbear]

❤ hard to quit 😢

[@allen1678]

You know that thing in movies where someone pulls a book out of a bookshelf and a door opens with a secret room behind it? That room is called free time and the book you pulled is deleting social media.

[@LucyAlllan]

Yooo haha cool metaphor !

[@tahliyajayde]

I permanently deleted social media a week ago and honestly it’s been super hard for me. i haven’t heard from any of my friends for the entire week & i gave them my number to text me so it’s been upsetting realising this!

[@sir._.losius._.1765]

Well time to break your social anxiety and socialize and learn to focus on yourself

[@madWalker911]

What about KZbin? Does it count as a social media? :)

[@lydiasydney9613]

I'm in the same boat as you, i've been off for almost 3 weeks and no one has reached out to me... upsetting but eye opening!

[@tahliyajayde]

@@madWalker911 i don’t count it because i can pick and choose what i watch, not aimlessly scrolling through things that don’t really benefit me

[@thabomashale6728]

going through it now

[@ilostmyjacket3997]

Social media is a great way to stay in contact with friends but it's so fake..it really triggers me sometimes 😅 !! In 2019 I stopped uploading photos of myself on Instagram and my mental help improved sooo much!

[@LucyAlllan]

I agree! Great!

[@travis6694]

That’s the problem. It’s not real “contact”. It has nothing to do with actual contact. You don’t actually feel closer to that persons world.

[@soyunmalditofuckboy4068]

i do not even post stories, like im avoiding all the trougles i would have if i do. And its like, kinda of a relief. But the real one will be deleting it and leave behind all this bullshit of social media.

[@fizasohailkhan5380]

I totally have to agree with you on this, I did the same and I'm mentally healthier.

[@sagebellic5466]

You are beautiful you not feeling confident should be illegal….

[@Angel-vx6wc]

I deleted a year ago and it’s probably the healthiest thing I’ve done for my mental health.

[@michellevansetten7167]

I fasted from social media for lent this year (because I'm Catholic) and I definitely had the intention of going right back to it after the 40 days were over. But during that time I realized that I hate social media. I felt insecure all the time and couldn't stop checking my own body in the mirror comparing it to all the other girls on social media. I felt miserable all the time. I went back to Instagram anyways and posted a photo of myself. I let my self-esteem depend on the number of likes I got. I deleted the photo after an hour because I didn't want the likes to get to me. After that I saw your video and I deleted my social media. Best decision of my life. I am not hyper focused on my body anymore and I don't feel the constant need to buy more stuff because I saw it on Instagram. Thanks for giving me that last push I needed to delete my social media forever!

[@seakay5697]

so proud of you

[@LucyAlllan]

Have a great day everyone :)

[@jordana772]

you too :)

[@cesaraugustop]

It would be great to share a coffe with you in Colombia! without cellphones!!

[@funnymonkey012345678]

Back in September, after my dad died, I deleted all my socials and i fucking loved it. I recently redownloaded them and wow do i feel miserable going back on them. I feel like a robot and just wasting my time and life away on pointless shit. Everyone really does need to take a BIG step back from it all and start living in the moment cause i feel like life gets better without it and stuff starts finally happening!

[@LanaSummer]

I love your accent. I had to check your bio bc at first I thought it was a scandinavian accent, and then I thought just a scottish accent. Now I see! x

[@MelvinJoosten26]

I had the same thought! I think it's because she also looks somewhat Scandinavian.

[@nateconnelly]

Older guy here! Deleted social media 4 years ago. It just feels like life before social media. Interesting to hear from the perspective of someone younger.

[@hlyghstng]

Here's a quote I love: “The secret of a full life is to live and relate to others as if they might not be there tomorrow, as if you might not be there tomorrow. This feeling has become a rarity, and rarer every day now that we believe we are in touch with a greater amount of people. This is the illusion which might cheat us of being in touch deeply with the one breathing next to us." We think we're keeping in touch with people via Instagram, but I realized that my friends and I were scrolling through the feed while we were physically together. It's scary.

[@LucyAlllan]

wow really cool quote. Oh yeah, being on your phone when with friends is so sad! Have a great day Riley :)

[@lilbadahhkid]

I mean when you're an introvert it's a different story

[@scarlitch6294]

"I feel more human" -Lucy

[@pyro7521]

This comment is underrated

[@graceeruse7207]

😂😂😂😂

[@LucyAlllan]

Oops 😂😂

[@pleasecatchforusthefoxes]

I made my first social media account when I was 9 years old. Yesterday, as an 18 year old, I finally deleted my last social media account (I wasn’t active on it but I decided to take the plunge and get rid of it permanently). I was on social media for half of my life. I can’t help but wonder how different I would have been without it. I think social media ruined my mental health & fucked up my development - but now I’m taking the steps to recover. I’m going to college next year as a psychology major; I want to get a PhD in social psych and study how social media has impacted all of us. Yesterday, when I went to delete my account, I saw the most maddening shit and realized how completely out of touch with reality so many people are because of their social media use. I can’t imagine going back to that.

[@TylerSinden]

I feel like deleting social media would free up so much time and help be a lot more productive with your days. Cool hearing your experience so far!

[@rebecaavelar471]

the problem is that with some time, you may find another addiction to procrastinate

[@lovelight4850]

I tried to stop checking my phone for 1 hour after i wake up and it really helped

[@LucyAlllan]

I have been doing that too. I wake up, go an hour walk, do my daily hygiene and thennn I look on my phone! It works wonders

[@travis6694]

@@rebecaavelar471 ?? That still doesn’t give an excuse to stay on social media if it’s harming your day to day life.

[@mishibishi9435]

leaving social media sounds like a dream but there’s also this whole idea of networking and employers/people probably looking at you weird if you don’t have social media, idk how to deal with that

[@kolacao8134]

Yeah businesses force you to be online too

[@AudreySeybold]

Yeah same

[@S4V3GU1D3]

Who cares if people look at you weird , they might learn something

[@sagebellic5466]

@@S4V3GU1D3 I agree it’s strange tho how I can’t stay in contact with a kind stranger I met without them asking for socials…

[@SaraxAdam]

so have them just to appease people, but delete the apps so you're not tempted to use them ever. but tbh this has never been an issue for me in the workforce; it's even advantageous. it shows you've removed distractions, that you're focused, that you take care of yourself, that you're an independent thinker & a leader......

[@GailGallaghermusic]

What I think is toxic about social media is absorbing everything at a fast pace. I think the more we consume grounded longform content the better. It's all about moving towards mindfulness and focusing our attention rather than scrambling our brain with quick hits. My experience anyway

[@LucyAlllan]

So true, TikTok is a key example of that. Too much information and not enough time to process it.

[@seakay5697]

so true

[@lonelylemons1652]

Bo burnams song welcome to the internet captures what ur saying very well it really made me think about how i use social media

[@simranchauhan9390]

Well said. I felt like my attention span has reduced a lot like I wasn't able to sit through a 1hr lecture without feeling the constant urge to pick up my phone. These small observations in my behavior made me quit social media.

[@1nsertusername]

Instead of deleting Instagram, I unfollowed all accounts that are irrelevant and won't help me grow as a person, people I barely know irl, etc. I turned off notifications, and decided to open it a few times a week. Thank you for posting that video :)

[@LucyAlllan]

Thanks for sharing! That's a step forward as well! Glad you find the right balance :)

[@seakay5697]

I love that compromise. I'm thinking of doing something similar. I think that deleting it all is just too final. I'm already taking interest in the outside world (sounds so weird saying that but social media has destroyed me) so I really think its manageable if you stick to it :)

[@1nsertusername]

@@LucyAlllan 💞❤

[@1nsertusername]

@@seakay5697 All the best! 💞

[@staceycohorst7132]

I’m glad I’m not the only one who views KZbin totally differently. Far less toxic.

[@LucyAlllan]

oh 1000%!

[@saranasir6430]

Just wanna say how we’re all so proud of you for doing it, especially as a content creator

[@LucyAlllan]

Thank you so much

[@fionajensen2952]

KZbin would be more like Netflix without comments/likes/views, but engagement creates the same room for toxicity, addiction, change of perception, overstimulation, mood fluctuation, and loss of time. I also deleted most of my social media except for KZbin, but I see now how I need to let go of KZbin to feel entirely separated from SM.

[@Mia15239]

totally agree

[@shashistudios5463]

There is a way to use KZbin without getting sucked into recommendation rabbit hole.. Instead of home tab, go to subscription tab. Videos from your subscribed channels are organized in chronological order (newest first). Watch it and log out. Never subscribe to channels which upload everyday. Because, they don't make videos for people. They make videos for algorithm. Comment section is a tricky spot. You can't just deny that. Use it MINDFULLY. There is a difference between Facebook comment section vs KZbin comment section. This is lot better than FB comment section. That's all I can say.

[@andrecosta8842]

I have had this experiment on for 3 weeks now, I will hit one month without social media next month and honestly it has been refreshing and mind opening, I can now focus on the present moment. Keep doing what you're doing, great content!

[@LucyAlllan]

Thank you so much!!!

[@ericonomics]

Much respect for not wanting to see how much you can squeeze out of the successful videos just because you know it's a more "sure" way you know you can be successful, but doing it because a-your audience but also b-more importantly, because you want to. Because ultimately that's the most important, you and how you want your channel to be :)

[@LucyAlllan]

Wow, thank you so much Eric. Honestly, I have been doing KZbin because I love making videos and it's been a great form of entertainment for me, but ultimately I wanna post stuff that makes my Subscribers happy to be on the team! Have a great day :)

[@annanelson4934]

i’ve deleted most of my social media apps except for tumblr, pinterest, discord, and whatsapp, and i’m currently on day five or six. it’s difficult since i talk with most of my friends through there, but it’s getting a little better. since deleting a majority of my social media apps, i’ve found myself being more productive, and i’ve been reflecting how social media’s turned me into someone i don’t recognize anymore. it’s a difficult truth i need to swallow, but i’ll be the person i once was before. on the bright side, i have more time for my creative hobbies like writing (i’m finally writing a story that i enjoy!) and crocheting. i’ve never been more thankful to have time freed up that was occupied by apps.

[@talaltallal3775]

if i want to use social media i have my laptop and i can spend an hour using it and then i simply turn it off and live my life as a normal human being, it is actually very exciting to be absent from social media for more than 10 hours, i feel so free when i am outside walking without carrying a smart phone, social media is stealing your life don't be stupid and spend your priceless time on it, be smarter than your smart phone and control it and never let it control you.

[@LucyAlllan]

100%!

[@skyfedorova447]

what a coincidence, i deleted twitter and instagram on march 26th as you did. it's been a month i only using whatsapp and youtube. i feel better that i could live to the fullest instead of stuck thinking and watching on a little part of somebody else's life.

[@LucyAlllan]

Yes, look at up trying to improve our mental health, happy for you!

[@EdsonKu]

here! 10 months without social media and i can confirm that you make yourself more productive and 0% toxic with people!

[@CobraDove1111]

You are ONE SMART SPECIAL COOKIE. I've been awake to the evils in this world for 10 years now and you give me hope for the next generation coming up. Making new friends at 48, my clue is, if they say I've deleted social media....instant respect and probably will be a real relationship going forward. Thank you for being you!

[@dubeme.3014]

I did the same thing to stay focused completing undergrad. I noticed that I was getting addicted in high school and I knew it would be a big distraction so I focused on building my LinkedIn network. Great decision in hindsight. Graduated last year with an engineering degree🥳5yrs, 3 Instagram posts.

[@chickenontheocean]

you even look much happier and healthier

[@miagracedavis]

since deleting social media ive been having some trouble with fomo but you inspire me to keep it up !! also other the fomo that it’s been so refreshing and ive been so much more productive

[@LucyAlllan]

FOMO is real haha, it hasn't affected me but I can totally get how most people would feel like that... like I don't wanna become an out of touch GenZ haha, I still wanna be up to date

[@miagracedavis]

@@LucyAlllan yes exactly!! all of my friends are in person with each other for school but im still virtual and they all use social media to communicate so it can be difficult but it isn't too bad and its worth it!

[@kaiomiguel4080]

I silence everyone on my insta, really work for me. Everytime I open insta doesn't have nothing to do. I was using something I learned reading "Atomic Habits".

[@miagracedavis]

@@kaiomiguel4080 thats rly smart, i might try that!! i just watched a video that recommended that book, might check it out

[@MzNini1122]

Your first video on this seriously made me consider deleting it for the first time, this has only encouraged the notion. Just trying to work out how removing myself from social media may impact my work and future career aspects, it’s tricky and I think a lot of people this age are in the same mindset

[@il3077]

I haven’t had social media for like two years now I think. Honestly hasn’t made too much of a difference 😂you just find new ways to procrastinate. Maybe it’s been too long to remember what life was like when I had social media

[@kalyanewarren]

I love taking a break from social media for few days. So productive & I find I’m more creative again

[@LucyAlllan]

Nice Kalyane!

[@thedazzler20]

I've always wanted to delete social media but then i had this feeling that i might get irrelevant (aka fomo). But over a month ago i had the guts to do it and i have to say, its the best thing i've done for myself.

[@LucyAlllan]

Heyyy great job!

[@seakay5697]

Was there ever a time where you felt irrelevant? Like when people bring social media up irl?

[@thedazzler20]

@@seakay5697 not really. I dont really mind what's what on tiktok, instagram etc. But if its something important, i usually hear about it from people that are close to me and then i can look it up online for reference.

[@gabrielcarmn]

KZbin , Spotify and WhatsApp for me are the ones that i wanna keep .

[@ChickensBarbie]

You’re such brave girl doing that, I’ve tried deactivating my social media apps multiple times and I always end redownloading them. My anxiety level has never been this high, because I constantly compare myself with my peers.

[@Alexperrin98]

KZbin is not a social media because with KZbin you can actually learn something

[@thoma2732]

Haven’t used social media for little over 2 months now and it’s been very weird experience. I feel like that I’m not living the exact same life as all of my peers. They share memes to each other and have those little inside jokes that I can’t understand cause all of them have come from the social media. My social life also isn’t as active as it used to be. But at the same time this all feels like an enlightenment. I’ve found things that really matter to me and ways to develop myself. I view the world in a completely different way than my friends who use the social media and it’s very confusing but also fascinating. I finally really know which way I want to go in life. All this would be easier if I knew someone close to me that lives their life the same way I do. Maybe and hopefully more people will realize that there’s more to life than the social media. Your videos have made me feel like I’m not alone! Someone is really sharing the same views. Thank you for sharing all this with us! ❤️

[@madelineoneil9938]

You really inspired me to quit social media too, I really can tell a difference when I'm off and on. Thank you!

[@LucyAlllan]

I'm so glad!

[@luizmoscareli9889]

I believe there are to kinds of social media realities: the first one is when it gets control over you. I mean, when you lose the power to decide when to start nor when to stop using it, when it's taking hours of your day and impacts long term projects of your life because of instant reward (dopamine adiction). The second reality is when you use it in your favor. For instance, twitter is a good tool to learn about politics or scientific achievements. KZbin is great to teach you about personal development, business and other stuff like that. And, sure there is no problem in watching funny videos or meaningless videos once in a while. It is not bad to have fun or disconnect from the day-to-day problems, but it is healthy only when it's not preventing you from doing things that matter the most.

[@smokejaguar67]

I gave up all my social media three years ago. I thought it would be hard but, it turns out it was the best thing I could have do for my mental health.

[@alangeorge5592]

Hey Lucy, thank you for making this video! I'm glad that our generation is starting to take a stance against social media, this will be really good for our future generation!

[@hlyghstng]

Gosh this is amazing to watch! The only thing that sucks about deleting social media is that all my real world friends are still stuck on the networks, so I don't have people to relate to about it. you're doing a great thing for society by promoting life without social media.

[@LucyAlllan]

thank you! It feels great :)

[@MichelleK765]

I was most struck by the fact that at the beginning you said you felt "indifferent", but at the end you said "I feel more human." I would say that is a HUGE improvement in the quality of your life. I'm so happy for you that you see more upside than downside to not having social media. I have always felt that the most destructive part of SM is the approval aspect. It creates a situation where both the content creator and the viewer have to have an opinion about something and the nature of e platform almost demands that you share your opinion. If I watched a video now I must decide what I think about it and I need to comment about it. Nothing necessarily wrong with that, but where it all goes wrong is that the simple act of leaving a comment leads one to look for approval on their opinion. Sometimes one may even read the existing comments BEFORE they will chime in to judge how popular their own opinion may be! And we all know the algorithm favors discourse so many seem to argue with EVERYTHING LOL It is a fascinating psychological phenomenon right!

[@electricEntity81]

I 100% agree with KZbin..it's nothing like other social media. My KZbin channel is so personalised, my vids and playlists are there for myself, I don't try to push my channel or get hits or subs because I just treat it as my own personal space.

[@ovenviIson]

i did this two years ago and it was the best time, i even resorted to barely using my phone and putting it in my cupboard and using an ipod/my laptop/xbox for youtube and music. it removed my anxiety and lazying around, aware of society

[@brandonl3200]

I deleted mine a long time ago. I wasn't missing out on anything.

[@shockmonkey1842]

After 13 years, all the way from 2008 when it started, today after watching your first video I came home and delete all my social media accounts. You are inspiring young woman. Thank you.

[@delectableflavours-simplyd5420]

I haven't been on social media unless it's related to my KZbin Channel or related to business. I totally agree on being more productive and having more time for yourself!!! You are super inspiring by the way!! I would agree, KZbin isn't the same as Facebook, TikTok or Instagram, it isn't as addicting. :)

[@monoowa]

i have been off for social media for about 6 months now and it’s truly refreshing

[@saramarkowicz]

KZbin is a search engine, and it's kind of a social media as you said ! But people are most of the time searching for something, not like all the other platforms where they just show you things ! I love your videos, so simple and the wa you talk is soooo relaxing !

[@dhrsghukvfggrasft5387]

i remember commenting on your previous video that Ig made me depressed. but just before i got your video recommended i deleted it. my only social media would be yt cuz its the only app that has an option for setting a timer for taking a break. i dont care anymore whats trending rn cuz there are more important and interesting things to pay attention to

[@LucyAlllan]

Oh wow, so cool! Yeah, the timer on YouTUbe is great! Honestly, I feel like I don't even spend that much time on KZbin now unless I am watching my favs every time they post!

[@wilhelmtheconquerer6214]

I have one major reason for keep using social media: my girlfriend. A long distance relationship between two people who's not the biggest fans of phonecalls would be a lot more tricky without Snapchat and Instagram. As soon as we've worked some things out and built up a more stable economic situation we'll move in together and I'll have no use for social media any more

[@minho4U]

I also deleted my social media except youtube. At least here I have control of the content I'm watching contrary to the other platforms which choose for you.

[@sarcasmilk8582]

I've been thinking about deleting some of my social medias too but I haven't deleted any of them yet. Thank you for making these videos, especially when you say that we don't have to be so extreme and delete all of them, it's okay to not delete the important one(s). And I know this is kinda random, but your eyes are so pretty

[@LucyAlllan]

hehe let's go! Thank you :)

[@amandaneelagandan214]

Love this video! I deleted my socials too and it honestly feels so refreshing. Keep up the great content!

[@MrYusu-jg2if]

I stopped using social media for 9 straight months because of a breakup and the creeping toxicity of it all. I just got back to delete all my photos, status and tagged photos but I relapsed started using again for 3 straight days and just like that it messed up my mind once again. one of the reasons I didn't delete my account because its the only easy way to communicate with my high school friends . Im 32 years old now and they are busy and mostly working abroad. Im planning to not use facebook again beggining today. What you are doing at a young age is admirable I didn't have the audacity to try this when I was your age and I can say this from experience that social media will not help you grow. be the best you can be without vneeding the validation of any. some of your friends and colleagues will try to makebfun of you because you are trying to so something different but deep inside they will respect you and admire you for doing it.

[@Red-zt5bg]

Honestly, girl, don't mind people thinking about how you do your social media detox, shut them out, and do how you'd like it. I don't care if you still use youtube for personal, business, or any reason, just go use it and have fun with it! What matters is that without social media, you're now contented with your life, and you've improved to be the best person that you needed to be.

[@Ohissabee]

I left for a month and decided to try and go by on and honestly it just feels anxious, like the energy of it is anxious

[@whyisgamora4191]

Because of your video, I set 15-30min timers on all my social media except for tiktok (2h on tiktok, still a lot but I'm coming from 5h so its a huge improvement)

[@akiezabella1067]

I was going through a hard time mentally due to social media, and I was in a dilemma. I wanted to delete my social media, but at the same time I was afraid, I had that fear of missing out. Luckily your other video showed up in my recommended list and it gave me the push which I needed. It has been 2 weeks without social media and I am feeling so much better now. Also, I have not deleted youtube and whatsapp as well because these are the apps I need. I watch educational videos on youtube and use whatsapp to keep in touch with my friends. Thank you so much. I am so happy to have discovered your channel. P.s I'm sorry if my english is not good.

[@LucyAlllan]

Woww, I’m so happy to hear that you are feeling better Akii, stay strong ❤️

[@lauradevereux9117]

I just deleted my social media and am filming a video about it too!! then your videos popped up on my KZbin with perfect timing, its cool to see people on the same wavelength it's been like a day and I'm already ahead with schoolwork and feeling calmer. I'm just taking a 1 month break but I'm hoping to use it wayyy less when I do return:))

[@LucyAlllan]

That's awesome! one month is such a good time frame to try and release the pressure :)

[@LydiaCaster]

I definitely agree that KZbin is very very different from social media such as instagram or TikTok. There is so much information on here, and I actually look forward to eating while relaxing and watching a KZbin video. With instagram it's more of an urge to scroll through it, it's not enjoyable but easy, fast and gives a serotonin boost, I suppose. Sometimes Instagram can be nice, e.g. when you want to look for gifts via small businesses, but the "for you page" on there often just makes me feel annoyed and makes me lose a lot of time! I wish I could just delete that part of instagram hehe, guess I'll have to control myself! Sometimes, however, I also get on a bad side of youtube, where most of all the comments make me feel upset. It's important to keep your recommended page under control by only watching things that actually contribute to your day. Great video! you're also very beautiful!!

[@isa-rn2lm]

your videos inspires me sm!! i just deleted all my social media today bc my mental health is sucks (and im kinda addicted to them ngl 💀). anyways, i hope i can get as far as i can without using any social media. THANK YOU!!

[@LucyAlllan]

Hey mental health first! Let's goooooo you can do it Isa

[@PaigeMcManus]

i saw your initial video a week ago and ended up deactivating my twitter a day or two later. i had been considering it for WEEKS and your video helped add the push i needed. i don't miss it which was one reason i kept pushing it off, because i thought i would, but it's been so freeing on my headspace

[@alejandropolanco5997]

I hadn't thought about how much I wanted & needed to delete social media until I saw your video! You inspired me to do it. Thank you so much!

[@nikitojha1688]

deleted all my social media accounts last week and today youtube recommended me this video. Believe me social is media is full of toxic content now. I've similar story to you lucy .. also from 2000 ,began using when i was 12, and in last 2 years it was more of a addiction than a funn activity. Dont know about others but but my life has been completely changed in last 2 years due to this pendemic. im becoming more and more reclusive day by day.

[@JalouisjS.NJay743]

I’ve been deleting snap and Instagram for as long as I remember because I always feel drained when I use it, but I always find myself back on them cause in a way I can’t explain, I feel guilty without being on it. I need to reflect more on that. Great video 👍🏼

[@seakay5697]

fear of missing out? yup same girl.

[@TusharArya76]

Its been a long time since I quit social media....it feels so good to be in solitude. 💫

[@shay._niq]

I love your energy! i feel like you explained everything the way my mind thinks of it which as really helped me with the processing of deleting everything

[@LucyAlllan]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@brupkin1177]

I have not deleted social media but im using less and less. It makes me anxious af

[@rowang88]

I watched this video with Jaron Lanier, and then I saw your video of you deleting your social media, and I de-activated my account with your video playing in the background so I felt like I had a friend to do it with!

[@rowang88]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZTCe6RqZ7SabbM&ab_channel=Channel4News this video with Jaron Lanier!

[@LucyAlllan]

Ah omg that’s so cool to hear! We didn’t do it alone 😎😅

[@Fantasycreatureee]

The world needs you and your clever speech

[@renee_6923]

i never understood why i wasn't allowed to have social media as a kid, but as a college student i totally understand!! it's so freeing, now i just have to work on my KZbin addiction haha😂 lovely video, sometimes i feel like the only person out there like this, but videos like these remind me other people have done this too✨

[@smekersmekic7290]

That's really impressive you did that, as a pretty girl. Respect for those that do. I'm saying that cus girls in general get such crazy amounts of validation on social media from simps (especially pretty ones), that they can get addicted, and it must be very hard to stop. I can't see it as a big deal for guys tho, cus not using it basically doesn't change anything. But if a girl does it, then respect. It takes actual will power. Instantly see a girl as higher quality (More loyal, trustworthy, intelligent) if the doesn't have it.

[@seakay5697]

seems she didn't lose all the simps haha

[@zenitsuryzen9223]

earlier ago i was really addicted to instagram watching reels all-day aesthetic videos new trends. Unnecessary news ,memes. Then when my exams came i thought of deleting it. but i couldn't resist to use it . Use social media to impact on others not to impress others !

[@LucyAlllan]

100%!

[@taylorschulte3536]

Proud of you!! I really want to delete mine. I’ve deleted Snapchat, it’s been a week. And I deleted insta today !! Tiktok is impossible for me to delete ☹️☹️. I’ll get there though

[@lostinadayz]

You inspired me to try at least giving it up for a month instead of just brushing it off for later like I always do!

[@jmwoods190]

The thing about YT, despite it being indeed addictive, is that you're more likely to learn something useful from it from various 'constructive' content creators like you, whereas on FB/IG that probability decreases dramatically(not to mention theit other detrimental effects on overwall wellbeing I've been having prolonged sabbaticals aka long periods of deactivating FB/IG ~2 months in the last year or so, and really 90% why I still haven't deleted them is because of IG DM & FB Messenger as they're the major means for me to connect with most friends of Late Millenials/Gen Ys(which I'm one myself) & Gen Zs around the world, though I currently have nothing else on social media. So in your terminology- 80% social media-free for me!

[@apaarjabbal8567]

Deleted snapchat 2 years ago, read 100+ books since then, increased productivity and more focused, blessings from India!

[@lourlopezsk]

Thanks to your video on deleting social media I deleted the Facebook app (not my account though) and I've limited my Twitter use to 10 min a day. Now in my phone I only have Instagram (which I'm using less) and KZbin. That's progress at least! Love to see your progress after a month! Hugs from Argentina

[@natalita222]

Good on you girl! I've been gradually getting off of social media and I feel a lot more present & mindful.

[@LucyAlllan]

You got this!

[@TiboArthur]

I'm 18 years old and i stopped social media 4 days ago and i don't plan on coming back. I feel like this is is a turning point in my life. It's like getting out of the matrix. I truly believe that people who are not addicted to social media will have an advantage in life than those who are. Especially for this génération who grew up with it. I also vowed not to do weed and porn anymore but these things don't really compare to social média as i didn't do these things nearly as much as i did social media. I feel like my emotions are more present like i'm less numb to things. Which can definitely be tough at times but it's worth it in the end.

[@AkuZeku]

I saw the other video just yesterday and decided to delete my all social media except for Insta (i have a photography & art account) on June 1st. I'm 30 and I'm pretty sure I've been addicted to all kinds of Internet stuff since age 11. I've felt exactly like you described it, so sad about the lost time and creativity. My mental health isn't good at the moment. I hope it'll improve. Twitter is the hardest one for me, it's like my second home. I did give my friends on there my phone number, so that should be ok. Watching videos on KZbin will be a problem though. I'll see if there's a way to decrease the time spent on here. Thanks for the very interesting update and all the best for you! ♡

[@Yodayameart]

I don’t use Instagram and it’s amazing. Don’t remember the last time I was this happy with my art.

[@kgmkr800]

This is what needs to happen. It's so liberating! Thank you for spreading the word and fighting the good fight! They don't teach this stuff in school.

[@LucyAlllan]

You are so welcome

[@mandykozowy7039]

You go girl! I am 6 months no social media BEST thing ever!! Real actual life is way better. No more being bombarded with adds and being brainwashed!! Life is so good. Get outside people!

[@johnbiondolillo5188]

I deleted mine (except KZbin) over 6 months ago. It has been liberating but very depressing at the same time. I have realized that there are now two planes of existence...one in the real physical world and another online. Unfortunately, more people are engaged with online and now that I am based in the physical world, I practically do not exist. It is lonely out here, but paradoxically, I am much happier without all of the negativity that is cultivated and forced upon you in the online realm. There is a lot to elaborate on this topic...but overall I'd say it was worth it and I won't go back.

[@Courtney6]

I deleted my social media last summer from May to September and it was the best summer I had in a long time. Lots of reading, movie nights, time outside. May do it again. 🤍

[@GMEspeleta]

Really enjoyed watching this video and it came at a good time, so thanks! I've tried to limit my social media use to only 30-minutes a day but have regressed since making that promise. Watching this reminded me of the things that I'd like to capture more of (creativity, calm, etc) and definitely something I'll be more intentional about again! Just like you said, it's not a 0 to 100 thing for everyone, we all are different and just hearing you say that helped lessen the pressure. Thanks!

[@lasseflick1966]

To add the comment that you shouldn't go to the extreme: If you for example use Facebook for business or feel it is very important to you to stay connected, you can delete it from your phone, and keep it on the PC/laptop. Here, you can install plug-ins that remove the newsfeed, so you don't end up endlessly scrolling down, and you will find it is almost the same as deleting the social media. It is very useful for me when I use KZbin, where I have removed all recommended videos, so I don't end up in a deep hole spending countless hours ending on TikTok compilation videos... Only once in a while do I turn it off and find precious gems like this one 💎