WHY I FINALLY DELETED SOCIAL MEDIA AS A GEN Z....

[@LucyAlllan]

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[@samuelmercy2864]

We need to talk 😎😎😎

[@HarryKp]

Love From Punjab❤😇😊

[@_Safarnaama_]

When my parents said it's all because of that damn phone..it actually was..

[@dressedinwhite3673]

Yes

[@Experilandscape]

Yes

[@mrpotter4003]

Yes my grades and my health just went uphill after I lost that damn phone

[@gabby4449]

it is!! kids and teens have to realize that. to be honest, i was that kid who thought that is wasn't because of phone (social media) and i made a decision to delete all social media and look at me now. i'm the happiest i have ever been. i highly recommend people to delete social media and see the major difference in their lives.

[@tessapapadopoulos8460]

yeah same :(

[@Lana-pc9kh]

social media is like a toxic relationship. at first it’s hard to quit but after a while you will realise it’s for your own good.

[@LucyAlllan]

What a good analogy ! so true

[@mimuqod]

Wow that is a good analogy - that hit hard. Thanks for that

[@irenegresham1519]

Social media is definitely bad for your mental health or I will say body and mind I definitely feel like I am being Hypnotize when every I use social media specially when I am looking at the screen and scrolling the screen up and down looking for information I feel like i am becoming Transfixed and I can't see or hear anything else that's going on around me I think the smaller the device the worst it is for me like a mobile Phone. I Try to only go on social media Twice a week now and if I do use it I only go on youTube. As for Facebook I Think is the worst thing ever is just a platform that was invented to divide People with all the different comments coming on Their it can't be good for people's mental health along with other platforms similar. Also social media breaks down communication within families. Alot of people think reading a book is boring not at all I think people should Try it. I think social media has is good side and also its got the negative side to it but sometimes the negative out weights the good

[@PantyhoseExperience]

Until you realize you don’t have a life then it is back to social media again

[@gothfairy6977]

deleted my instagram just a few days ago and i feel like i can go on without it 😂

[@akshita4776]

this is the reason i love pinterest so much its like the media without the social

[@LucyAlllan]

True!

[@AndreaDiaz-rc3iy]

Facts!

[@maharanisiswanto1040]

Agree!

[@dulcejocelyn7102]

@@petrichorflavour8678 and you can leave comments and receive “hearts” :(

[@allywilliams6849]

valid have a nice day

[@avaraquel6981]

I deleted all of my socials last year and literally not one person has reached out to me since lol I only talk to 4 people on a regular basis now and I love it this way .

[@SM-oe9im]

right? It's like we can identify who were real with us and the ones that were fake and prolly just using us. It helped me to distance myself from the fake ones.

[@Helena-vr7rb]

Same here, but I feel like I lost almost all of the friends that I thought were good friends lmao makes me feel kinda sad not gonna lie

[@Helena-vr7rb]

@@SM-oe9imyou're right, even though I can't help but think how much this pandemic cleaned my ''friends area'', i hope it's for the best haha

[@lordbongsesh3439]

SAMEE literally only have a messages group chat with my 3 friends and a couple other people by themselves but it’s good like that

[@rodygod3421]

Im proud of you

[@luniette]

what sucks is people are thrown off in dating when you don’t have an instagram or snapchat. it’s like??? why do we revolve around social media

[@LucyAlllan]

It is unfortunate indeed! But I am sure you will someone who is not into social media as well! 100% :D

[@AB-oy2dy]

I deleted ig 2 years ago and I literally have no social life rn , and every time I meet someone new they ask me if I have instagram and each time I tell them no they just leave , it’s like if you don’t have ig we can’t hang out with you , I honestly HATE ig but it’s really necessary cuz I’ve been feelin really lonely

[@oopzeedaisy]

@@AB-oy2dy I deleted social media for two years in my late teens/early twenties and became incredibly isolated in that time. People would forget to invite me to things, I couldn't join university groups and clubs (most of them used social media for memberships and sharing info/events), and people were just generally bad at remembering to include me in things, often "forgetting" I wasn't in certain group chats and so didn't know about things happening. I've personally found since (I'm now 23) that a better approach is to use time-monitoring/blocking on social media apps/websites, and to be extremely picky about who I connect with/what I look at. Unfortunately, I think nowadays not having social media as a young person when everyone is so completely and utterly used to using it to interact is just not a good solution for people who want to be sociable.

[@rasengankamehanow5521]

@@LucyAlllan I been off Facebook for months now. I still have KZbin and Tiktok, mainly to grow my channel from my animations I do. I hardly get on my tiktok unless I'm posting a video

[@rasengankamehanow5521]

@potatogirl social media is really bad at this point. Even when I started talking to a girl online and she's near my area, it's always no I only wanna talk online or they say go to my snapchat, lol. Nobody wants to meet in person at all anymore, it's crazy

[@nadineebada6557]

idk if this is just me but it feels weirdly dystopian that NOT having social media is considered weird and rare. it’s so so ingrained into our lives- it’s absolutely mind-boggling how dependent our society has been on something that’s so recent - like it’s has a even been around for that long

[@Diimondc]

I feel you. It hasn’t been around for that long but it’s consumed us so much. Dystopian was the right word to use here.

[@LucyAlllan]

Yeah I agree - there is alwasy a particular reaction from other people when you say "I don't have social media" when it should be almost normal when we look at the negative effects of it :)

[@thepink3798]

Yeaah. My friends think im weird because i delete all my social media especially instagram. But its the best decision i've ever do. I dont wanna spend my time looking for someone's fake life.

[@justathumb]

i'm beginning to appreciate how rare and special it is that i grew up without the internet until i was 20 (finally got it in 2004)...it really is a different kind of quality of life when things are quieter.

[@Dutch3DMaster]

When I talk to people who do not have it, I tend to compliment them (I am not a Generation Z person by the way, I was born in 1988, but I see huge numbers of people my age who are completely absorbed by their phone as well, my first social media account was on KZbin, and 2 or 3 years later I had my second account on a Dutch Facebook-equivalent which by that time had been around for 4 years already and many people around me had an account there). People in general get ridiculed for not having social media while I think it takes courage not to have it nowadays, so I tend to turn it around by saying I can really understand it (also from the privacy-perspective). The response is usually something like "Wow...most people think I'm weird for not having it..." and that's just sad... I've been giving informational lessons on high schools for about 2,5 years as a volunteer from mid 2017 to about 2019 and it was weird to see basically each class having several small groups of children who were completely obsessed with checking social media to see if there would be a new like on their latest post, while phones in my graduation year (2004) just started to be able to take supercrappy pictures...

[@juliaiwaszczenko]

i deleted social media about two months ago and 90% of my anxiety disappeared :)

[@LucyAlllan]

Wow that is POWERFUL to hear! It’s crazy how much is can change our lives coming off of it...

[@bunny9843]

iv had tiktok and instagram deleted all year

[@consu444]

plssa your on social media rn 😭😭

[@skdncbdjsjxbdb]

Bruh.. What do you think this is?

[@haileyhayhay2001]

SAME

[@Life_of_GD]

Deleting social media has been a LIFE CHANGER for me. I realized most of my self doubt and depressive thoughts stemmed from me comparing my life to other people's best moments...at first I was a little worried about people thinking I had no social media (being a gen z) But then the FOMO faded away and I realized how unbothered and happy I was....THIS IS YOUR SIGN TO DELETE SOCIAL MEDIA...it will change Ur life for the better!!! EDIT: By social media, I mean insta, FB, tiktok. These platforms are more personal and way more toxic than youtube FOR ME so yeah..

[@Kritagya2007]

I just made a account yesterday and to I'm on this viedo 😂😂 And also I am not addicted to social media but still I can't delete it, it's hard

[@Bubble23428]

An Astronaut then use discord

[@nebuloustooth]

@Tom F Oh jeez that's funny lol

[@hewo.4386]

@Tom F youtube is social media but personally i dont find it as damaging as instagram and whatnot,, its more of a place for fun, entertaining/informational vids instead of just posting pictures of your life, which makes it easier for you to compare and find that crippling insecurity. not to say that yt cant be like this at times, but in general both arent reallly the same tbh.

[@kylehill3643]

@@hewo.4386 Well said but YT you never know if your going to be shadowbanned or outright banned because of weird AI filters.

[@calanthemavis]

Social media used to be a cool place, especially between 2010 and 2014-2015, but then it slowly became a place that you cannot really feel safe and truly be yourself there, if that makes sense. It was truly a place to have fun and meet new people. Not anymore. Not really.

[@kylehill3643]

It's because Obama was trying to look cool until the emperor was caught without clothes on if you know what I mean. Then the global elites are showing their true nasty side now.

[@clark_johannes]

@@kylehill3643 Almost joined 'keu banon' due to that conspiracy groups showing up in FB. Thanks for reminding me that!

[@weirdsock3032]

Cancel culture and beauty standards pretty much rule social media.

[@sharon-bp9pk]

@@weirdsock3032 beauty standards have always existed genius, also the hysteria around cancel culture is worst than cancel culture itself bc it makes hardly any effect on even the worst people’s careers.

[@AndreaEvansTribute]

@@weirdsock3032 When you start your reply with the condesending, "genious", it invalidates anything you say and makes you come off ignorant and a know it all. No ones going to take you seriously with that "tone" or take your point seriously.

[@luniette]

i deleted it like three months ago and i haven’t felt the need to redownload it

[@LucyAlllan]

3 months! That's amazing, thanks for sharing :)

[@supriyatiwari5670]

How do u stop the purge ?

[@realisticequestrian8229]

KZbin...? Lol

[@e.p3509]

@Diana Laura I reckon Supriya means "the urge"

[@supriyatiwari5670]

@@e.p3509 autocorrect lol

[@AhmedSayedd]

I've deleted all social media for about 14 months. And everything is better now.

[@LucyAlllan]

Glad to here Ahmed, feels like taking off chains!

[@christymathew3150]

Omg..how did you do that?.. 😳..I can't live without social media..bt I wanna dlt that..bt I can't..I dont know why!..blah blah blah..hmmm....I got mad...lol...

[@AhmedSayedd]

@@christymathew3150 you'd be able to delete it if you look at better life and new mind without noise. you might think it's a risk to do that but it's deserve.

[@darkndark9521]

NH CORE go watch

[@BlackRain_]

And here you are on YT.

[@potato-sweet]

it’s so interesting. there’s a huge wave of people deleting social media nowadays, and frankly, i love to see it

[@LucyAlllan]

Let's go!

[@fritzdeuces]

@@LucyAlllan I think, deleting social media is such a drastic measure. Social media is actually one of the greatest inventions in human history. The world/humans have never been more connected. Start with turning off notifications and check in once a week. Consider it "entertainment". I have always said that the people deleting social media are the ones using it for the wrong things like approval, comparing, attention-seeking, flexing etc. Where they start associating it with negativity. It is actually a good thing when used to check on friends, check out the news, search for info, organize events & groups around a specific interest, check out funny clips, memes etc. Also anything can be harmful when used without any moderation.

[@luisaoliveira6245]

@@fritzdeuces Social media wouldn't be harmful if it wasn't so addictive, it is really hard using it with moderation

[@fritzdeuces]

@@luisaoliveira6245 Anything can be addicitive if you let it. You can spend a lifetime on Netflix, Gaming, Spotify if you wanted.

[@luisaoliveira6245]

@@fritzdeuces Instagram is way more addicting than those other platforms you said, it is very different

[@Justjustice546]

My take on social media is if you can’t use it with moderation, delete it. If it negatively effects your mind, delete it. If you leverage it for your business or brand, then that’s okay. But in the end you should be enjoying it but also not allowing it to take over your real life !

[@LucyAlllan]

100% !

[@xokarliebabieexo]

That's so true!

[@shirlkue]

So if you need to use social media fir business but you cant use it in moderation- what do you do lol

[@marieellamarie8895]

@@shirlkue keep trying to use it less

[@reinaquinoxedits]

Yes

[@akirathearchibald7958]

2 Years ago I deleted my social media, it made school interaction harder, but it improved my social and communication skills, where I wouldn't look down on my phone every time I'm alone, instead confidently start a conversation with a random stranger beside me.

[@LucyAlllan]

Good job Seth!

[@Gabbieangelica]

How exactly did it make school interaction more difficult?

[@akirathearchibald7958]

@@Gabbieangelica because everyone else used social media to interact with outside school projects and external meetings...

[@myrtila]

The school interaction problem is true. It also makes it difficult to find common ground with people when they talk about something they saw on social media. Ofc you can show interest and learn more about it but sometimes people are b* and they have an attitude like “do you live under a rock and you don’t know that?!?!?”

[@slurples149]

Faxs like I'm forced to used social media to talk with my friends😐 like bro let's talk in person😔

[@fays7309]

I’m 16 - I deleted my Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok in January. Since then I realized how messed up it is. It’s an addiction that keeps getting worse for everyone. I’ve learned how to live in the moment more now! Also I’ve learned to focus on the people in real life around me and value my time with people and my relationships. Also I feel better about myself - at least more stable. It’s not like I feel bad so I post to get validation and feel worse again. Also my opinions and what I like have become more stable and less influenced by random peoples opinions. I could say much more

[@LucyAlllan]

That's great! Thank you so much for sharing your story!!

[@Reddzero0]

I RESPECT YOU YOU ARE ARE AHEAD OF YOUR AGE

[@abcdefg2575]

I will forever salute youngsters who have mindsets like this. That shit's rare. You're advanced! Congrats and keep on going 👍🏻

[@user-cz3sh3dx1w]

We're the same. I'm 16 as well and I deleted all my accounts. It's just too toxic. Just like what Lady Gaga said: "Social Media is the toilet of the internet"

[@cherishc.5193]

you go girl!!!!!

[@thejanrodrigo]

I unistalled the apps but i kept my accounts, whenever I NEEDED to go on social I generally use the browser version. The browser version doesn't have that addictive feel to it.

[@dianacao4431]

This is a really nice slow transitional way to do it

[@deviousj5868]

Yeah I did the same. I check my FB once a month. I kept getting banned and reported so I stopped using it as much....I got on yesterday for my monthly check and I found out I got reported for a post I didn't post in 2015. I now remember WHY I don't get on Facebook.

[@michellecallejas4265]

Me too! Browser is slower, so it makes the things easier haha

[@superstraight173]

You're coping

[@lemongal7172]

Thanks for the help I’m doing this and it works. Small steps to success 😊

[@ninjabrown8560]

Love seeing young people leave social media. It’s affecting us a lot and we need to rise above it :)

[@LucyAlllan]

Thank you! Completely agree, can’t wait our lives on this!

[@selena311lol]

I saw someone say with the amount of hours scrolling through short videos, imagine how many books you could have finished and new hobbies tried. I've gotten back into reading daily and its so fulfilling c:

[@jessicasharpe1925]

2 hrs a day minimum and you'' read 56 books a year if the average book takes 8 hrs to read. And still have time to be around friends. That's if you decide to spend 1 hr online and 1 hr on reading a day

[@dorotheaxxx3263]

awww I’m so proud of you❤️❤️

[@selena311lol]

@@dorotheaxxx3263 aw, thank you!! 🥺

[@samriddhijaiswal8974]

Are you me? 😂🙈

[@Kay-io5gx]

Reading is so great. I just started reading again after like a year and a half (I was unknowingly battling a social media addiction) and it feels. so. good.

[@jasminelewis315]

I want to date someone who doesn’t have social media. People hide too much stuff on their socials

[@LucyAlllan]

I am sure you will find Jasmine! :D

[@Notyouraveragesunsetlover]

@@hidden_meanings 😂shoot your shot my g!

[@voirkinshasapuismourir]

i'm here. all i have is youtube 😄

[@chelseaedmonds5144]

Damn I feel this

[@passiveincome4908]

Agreed. Plus who wants to date someone who is addicted to checking their socials during dates. I have friends who are like this with their partners.

[@hxnnid]

I’m glad so many youths are waking up, I only use social media for business purposes.

[@rorygrant5665]

Good for you! That’s great, some people get really carried away & start using it for putting other people down from now I only use Snapchat and all my posts are going to only promote positivity, work, achievements

[@hxnnid]

@@rorygrant5665 exactly! I’m not gonna be there to fill people’s ego’s while they fake flexing and fake being happy 24/7🙄

[@gabby4449]

yeah but not that much are realizing that it's because of social media. it's so sad 😔

[@vquviki]

samee

[@doublewaterfire427]

Now it's our parents that are addicted...

[@yukthavanivemuri1816]

U feel very unique when you are the only one in the group who isn't addicted to social media or have any accounts. In someway I feel proud of it.

[@LucyAlllan]

Interesting! I don’t think I feel proud because I’m the only one without it, but more because I’m improving so much without it!:)

[@jokesonyou222]

periodtt

[@sarthakjain1824]

Is reddit social media?

[@emmaphilo4049]

But you guys are on YT though

[@plants128]

it doesn’t really count. i’m on pinterest and reddit, yt. that’s it and i’m cut off from all the weird social media drama and trends, what’s happening in the world, etc

[@arpitjaswal4210]

The FOMO is the reason so many people are still on social media even after understanding what it is doing to them.

[@LucyAlllan]

yeah it's mad!

[@inversion9651]

What is FOMO?

[@ananya7897]

@@inversion9651 Fear Of Missing Out

[@inversion9651]

Ananya Thanks for the answer.

[@inversion9651]

Ananya I have that feeling sometimes, I intentionally ignore using TikTok and have still never downloaded it despite FOMO. The addiction to currently using an app is hard, but I can manage continuing not to use it. :)

[@fairyda8010]

It's so sad when someone ask you your username on Instagram and when you tell them you don't have an account they get disappointed like it was necessary to have one

[@LucyAlllan]

Oh gosh true! It’s like... it’s ok haah it’s normal to not have it

[@aldra8507]

@Watermelon Ice yeah but I mean some people might not be comfortable cause there is still crazy people roaming around freely. Idk haha

[@Kaizan98]

@Watermelon Ice either that or give like whatsapp or something.

[@miguelgt2002]

@@LucyAlllan where can I find girls like you? they all adicted to social media :( and I don't have anything HAHA.

[@k444moon]

Ikr??? Like uhh..I have a phone number

[@RollerBear123]

I swear to god, in 10 years, there will be a societal backlash against social media like there were against cigarettes.

[@mariojimenez7117]

Nah it's coming way sooner than you expect. We just have to keep pumping out more anti-social-media content until it's a trend

[@LucyAlllan]

Maybe yeah :)

[@bawlsinyojaws5714]

i feel like that is gonna be sometime this or next year. very soon.

[@commentingisawasteoftime7195]

It's here already. Earlier Myspace was an amazing tool for connecting people to eachother IRL. Somewhere down the line social media became the opposite and this bright new future I was promised further dimmed even after the economy crashing. I'm a millenial that is getting close to 2 decades of this nonsense. it's time to cut down

[@adatbh]

Literally it’s going to be very depressing when that happens

[@brianabattle6247]

I haven't had an IG/Twitter account for 4 years now. It kind of resembles the feeling of waking up at 5am and realizing everyone else is asleep while you enjoy the peaceful moment. I'm glad you took the leap!

[@LucyAlllan]

Love that! Thanks for Sharing Briana :D

[@_Jessica_Meyer__]

Love this. Listen to the birds chirping. :)

[@chickook1266]

I’m actually getting really bored of using my phone recently which is why I am reducing my phone time, and I realized how time-consuming and energy-draining social media was. I overthink a lot and I feel like deleting social media apps would help me become more calm and have more time to focus on improving my life

[@LucyAlllan]

Good call!

[@TheRoxstar12]

I deleted all my socials minus KZbin and pinterest 5 years ago and haven't looked back since! Best thing I have ever done for myself mentally, physically, and Spiritually

[@LucasReiss]

Whatsapp ? Thank you

[@ankitasharma7748]

❤❤❤

[@mmj9483]

@@LucasReiss maybe she used LINE. 😊

[@theversatilehousewife5698]

I kept youtube and snapchat, but my snapchat is 90% people I'm related to and a handful of friends lol.

[@southerngirlyyy]

I deleted instagram, snapchat, and twitter, and tiktok,I only have pinterest and KZbin

[@rinaboyko5625]

i want this to become a trend lmao

[@sumayayusuf306]

Me too lol I deleted all my social media yesterday minus KZbin

[@Paiiirs]

Sameeee ong

[@asma.g5548]

@Karen Nunez me too I deleted them since like 15 days for my exams and I'm thinking of not downloading them never again...

[@aniyachanel]

fr

[@LucyAlllan]

Yeaaaaah

[@justethan2731]

Can’t emphasise it enough!! STOP SOCIAL MEDIA. I’m so sick of it. More people need to get off their phones!

[@LucyAlllan]

Yes Emma! Go out for a walk and read a book!!✨✨

[@mahoganysoul7195]

💯

[@SpidermanUndercover]

I’ve deleted social media but i still can’t get off my phone for some reason. Have any tips.

[@alexandra595]

@@SpidermanUndercover maybe you could set yourself a daily limit. Like 2-3 hours a day and after that you just completely turn it off. You could split those hours into small "sessions" throughout the day if it helps you. Also find something you really like to do that doesn´t have to do much with technical devices, like reading books, drawing, baking, ... whatever makes you happy and what you are passionate about

[@justethan2731]

@@SpidermanUndercover you could delete all the apps on your phone that you use so when the apps are gone you won’t want to use your phone. x

[@choerrylip6659]

I’m 15 and I’ve never had social media before because of my strict parents. I tend to miss in a lot of things and have a hard time contacting my close friends. I just felt different than everyone else and wanted social media more than ever so I don’t fell like an outcast. After watching this video and looking at the comment section, it made me realize how toxic social media is and how it’s just a waste of time.

[@RyanonBasss]

Yeahhh, you're really not missing much. Can't you contact your friends through text or phone calls?

[@kindofaveragefetus9517]

hmmm what are you leaving this comment on? KZbin! everyone here is saying how they dont have social media anymore but....they're saying it on a social media...

[@Breeze_B.]

@@kindofaveragefetus9517 Yeah KZbin is a social media but I don't really put it in the same category as Instagram or Twitter etc. Its more like Netflix or something for me lol. I haven't really had any negative experiences at all on here and its not nearly as addictive. You probably notice the difference too right? :) but haha yeah it is pretty ironic.

[@xanalora69xibatazul16]

YT is extremely addictive ...

[@riharose6328]

When I turned 15, i was finally allowed Instagram and it damaged my mental health so much, I'm glad I deleted it and wish I never got it in the first place

[@daniellai7601]

At age 20 I deleted mine as well :) I am now 22! People find it’s strange but I find them strange living in a different world through their phone!

[@LucyAlllan]

Wow 2 years without it, must feel great😅 do you feel more productive and healthier now?

[@daniellai7601]

@@LucyAlllan Mainly I just feel like a huge weight lifted off my chest because I am not invested in certain internet trends whether is is political etc. it is so nice being in your own world free from constant bias and input and persuasion from social media trying to make you think a certain way!

[@tATAn37556]

@@daniellai7601 so true , it's fake life That's what I was trying to convince my friend about.

[@daniellai7601]

@@Moon-ti6pr i understand where you’re coming from, what helped me was to think “the people who truly care about me will reach out to me through text to make and effort to talk or meet up” I lost contact with some people but realized who my genuine friends were mainly.

[@eduardochavacano]

the worst people I met when traveling a Dutch guy and a German guy with no FB accounts. They were both ultra pretentious and arrogant. So FB is fine if you dont add fake people. If people in your society is fake. Then add foreigners only.

[@AbsurdistLemon]

Regarding FOMO - sure, you'll miss out on online trends, memes, influencer drama etc... But the people glued to their screens are missing out on other, probably more productive things, e.g. hobbies, reading, going out, watching films or finding peace of mind.

[@LucyAlllan]

Well said :)

[@haaxxx9]

I despise all of them so I am not even missing out. KZbin is the only active thing I go on for useful DIY, Stories and Motorsport racing (Or car crashs/safety tips). Rest of the FOMO is utterly pointless and not entertaining for me to the slightest. Reading a decently long good book is better than the majority of social media, fuck them all!

[@pongchannel.]

"Pepole glued to there screens" exactly but that's not everyone. It's not social medias fault. Its the same with reading books some people get so addicted to reading that's all they ever do.

[@zoehoffman8652]

Whenever I am out with friends, we literally cannot do ANYTHING without at least three of the people I am with interrupting a fun moment to take a photo or video to post to Instagram. I think when we are only having fun to post the event on social media, it takes away from the specialness of the moment. Social media is fine under certain circumstances, but I've gotten really tired of doing fun things with my friends only for them to be posting on Instagram the entire time, it sucks.

[@emilybeach238]

I saw this went I went to the Van Gogh Alive art exhibit. My boyfriend and I, who don't have social media, sat there watching almost everyone around us viewing the exhibit through their phone screens. You could almost see this manic desperation for a good photo to share in the way they would look around the room. It's depressing. No one is really living for the sake of living, every move is motivated by their online presence. Something needs to change.

[@Dragonfly_magictarot]

You need new older friends ;)

[@ydaortegacotto6042]

I just like taking photos when am having a good time for memories wether I would post it or not

[@Kay-io5gx]

The worst is when they ask you to hang out only to scroll on insta and tiktok and then snap their other friends like bro... IM RIGHT HERE OH MY GOSHHH

[@Alexandra-ew3ep]

These person are addicted and miserable and don’t even realize it they live a lie pretending they’re happy when it’s the opposite

[@Hamyhamster24]

Take it from someone in her early 30s. Growing up I was completely obsessed and addicted to social media and just being consumed in the online presence.This resulted in my life passing by without me realizing. I had my wake up call when I turned 30 and wondered where’d time go, how the heck am I already 30 and haven’t accomplished anything? How did my sister grow up so quick? How did all my peers get so ahead of me? How did my parents age do fast? Point is, get out before life flash by you.

[@charlottesmom]

I'd have to ditch KZbin it is my biggest life waster....and that ain't happening! 😆

[@Hamyhamster24]

@@charlottesmom KZbin was the only thing that doesn’t affect me as much as I usually watch it while doing some other tasks. Plus there are a lot of educational things on KZbin so I’m definitely here to stay.

[@charlottesmom]

@@Hamyhamster24 , The educational stuff would be the hardest for me, I love drawing and painting videos, so much to learn! I too use it to listen to music in the background...while sneaking the 5 second view of the music videos. 😉 If KZbin or Pinterest ever vanished I'd be miffed.

[@brookxiaofengxiong8473]

It’s not all your fault, it’s just natural process

[@DataLal]

I'm definitely feeling the weight of this, aged 36. :,(

[@karinagooes]

I deleted my twitter account around 1 month ago, and I didn't regret even for a second. I realized that every time I used that platform, I got very stressed with all the hate and arrogance people threw on others.

[@LucyAlllan]

Let's go Karina!

[@hanac5586]

Yep! It's so much nicer when you don't have to see stupid drama all the time. Real life is way more peaceful :D

[@yang_er]

I was wondering why I keep feeling so negative all day. It took me so long to realize that I was just being jealous of other people's seemingly "perfect" body, relationships and life

[@shidonioioio7328]

this is true !!

[@LucyAlllan]

Good realisation :)

[@hungry_human916]

I can see a different glow on people who don't use social media that much

[@Bot]

*I remember early 2000s when I was a kid without any social media. Better times.*

[@hiccupandcheese]

Yup

[@yang_er]

Same

[@Alexandra-ew3ep]

I thank God everyday i grew up without social media.

[@thomasweinmann9729]

@@fuosdi64 Without computer? lol internet exists since 1993

[@Nora-ze3wv]

Same. Born in 2001 and my life was good till I joined social media in 2012

[@jasminev8426]

I envy the people who don't have tiktok they are so lucky. Tiktok is such a good time but it made me so lazyyy not able to do anything anymore. All my time is wasted on it and yet I can't help but stay on it. So please if you don't have tiktok stay the way you are. Trust me.

[@blueside10]

i still have all of my social media exept tiktok because i was so addicted to it during the first time of covid

[@miku1829]

i never had it yet still find it everywhere, can't imagine being on the actual app

[@cydneyshitbox]

You can still delete it, I did. I had trouble thinking like “well what will I do...it’s not that bad.” But it is, please trust me ❤️ you just kinda have to do it, just like that. Dont even think about it

[@neriwashere6641]

I don’t really have social media. My mom didnt really let me have it. And I was sad but after beginning to see stories about social media on yt, I started to understood her decision, and respect it aswell

[@whyisgamora4191]

I love tiktok so much too.. It's the only app I genuinely have fun on. I'd delete all the other apps if social & practical reasons weren't holding me back. I'm gonna try and look for some time -restriction apps or something and try to limit my Tiktok usage that way. Max 2 hours a day would be ideal.

[@celinegtrrz]

whenever i feel sad or lonely i just go back to this video and read comments. it makes me feel good that i am not the only one who's not using social media anymore and someway i dont feel left out.

[@LucyAlllan]

I am so glad to hear that

[@ryancreations]

@@rainbowwaves5531 same😳

[@drosophila510]

Yeah me too

[@justagirl-919]

B4 social media my life was happy, I didn't care abt abt my looks and I felt very good about myself but after using social media I got very insecure, like seriously very insecure to the point where I'm ashamed of my physical appearance. Imma delete it rn. Also I enjoyed this video so much ❤

[@Shantelldale]

Same

[@charlottesmom]

You,are very pretty!! 👍🏻

[@lltips906]

Yes.. social media is functional but when you find commercial video, bodyshaming, hating, racist it's give us feel knowledge things but Don't know is that information true or not. They just Don't care and only to get attention from other. .

[@sophjadv]

social media is literally so boring...i had deleted it for a couple of weeks and i felt like i had so much time. i redownloaded it but honestly it’s quite boring. i hope maybe i can delete everything one day too 😭 it’s so hard because i’ve had it for so long but i’m really proud of you girl! 💖

[@LucyAlllan]

Ahhh hey Sophia! On a side note, your name means wisdom in Greek and I am obsessed with that!! Anyway, you're so right, when you come off of it, it seems natural to lose the addiction... crazy. I hope you find some peace from losing contact with social media, and I am here for you if you ever want to chat :)

[@sophjadv]

@@LucyAlllan omg ty!! ❤️ definitely it was hard the first few days though! i was literally feel physical stress from being away from my phone ..literal withdrawal symptoms 😳😳 it’s honestly embarrassing

[@LucyAlllan]

@@sophjadv hahaha I feel your pain tho! It's an addiction as bad as if someone were taking drugs, so bad for the health

[@sydneyyliz]

Me toooo

[@Nouransroll]

You're really pretty omg

[@two_another]

Not to be overdramatic but joining the internet/ social media at such a young age (before middle school) is easily one of the worst decisions I’ve ever made, it’s affected my every day life and I strive to undo these effects. In my opinion everyone would be better off if they did. It’s so abnormal and it’s actually asinine how much our technology and phones control us and how it’s just became normal. I probably sound like an angry old person but rather I’m an angry young person who’s seen the deterioration of me and others around me because of a phone... Hate it!

[@sjoerdassenberg7293]

I joined insta when I was 12 years old, now I am 13 and I just deleted the app. Best decicion ever because I wasted time were I could have been educating myself and finding new hobbies

[@two_another]

@@sjoerdassenberg7293 Good call, I joined Insta when I was 11-12 and now I’m 19, let me tell you it doesn’t get better… Quit while you’re ahead.

[@two_another]

@Da kokonut That’s wild, perhaps set some boundaries between you and your parents’ wishes and explain + show them studies that young people overusing their phones leads to negative mental health consequences, encourage her to let you discover hobbies that aren’t internet based.

[@LucyAlllan]

Thanks for sharing :)

[@priyasharmax]

One of my worst mistakes. Past four years have been hell for me just because I started using social media at the age of 17 and now at 22 I am nothing. From a focused and hardworking girl to someone who find it hard to pass a day in peace.

[@TRAGICTIDES]

being obsessed with social media is a great way to destroy your confidence and seek validation from strangers. i respect you Lucy for not allowing this societal norm to dictate you to the extent of everyone else, you're doing good for the world by stepping away from these toxic environments and platforms.

[@highandaesthetic2214]

as a gen z who deeply understands your views and has done the same thing I’m proud of you

[@LucyAlllan]

Thanks! I think we are all on the same boat on different levels when it comes to the impact of social media on our lives. Happy to hear we are trying to make a positive change :)

[@berserkerkonge8095]

As a boomer, I'm proud of the gen z. A millenial would roast this person. You are a plus to your generation by just what you did... support. I'm proud of you too.

[@asulotl]

@@berserkerkonge8095 Please don't lump an entire generation together. Not all people in the same generation think alike/have the same values. Not that it matters, but I'm a millennial and I'm so proud of anyone who prioritizes their own mental health over things like social media.

[@berserkerkonge8095]

@@asulotl you have proven how sensitive your generation is. A normal person would not need a validation of "not all millinials". Only millinials like you are soooooo sensitive. 😢

[@gosssipgirll]

See you in 8years where this would be randomly recommended by youtube

[@LucyAlllan]

Hahah, imagine I download social media again by that point 😂

[@foryoursoul401]

@@LucyAlllan 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mindyourownbusiness7844]

Lolololol

[@elikana31]

I deleted mine last week and it feels amazing, obsessing over likes is real. Now it’s like taking a breath of fresh air in winter’s morning

[@LucyAlllan]

Glad to hear!

[@e.6841]

yup it’s the reason I only have Pinterest and KZbin 🙂

[@mmj9483]

So today I went to a cafe, to get myself a food. Then I saw many people around me, though they are sitting in front of each other, their eyes are glued to their mobile phone. Even while eating, their eyes are glued on the phone and their hand is scrolling their phone. Not even a word spoken to each other. So I am asking myself, is it worth our time spent on our social media, where we keep scrolling and scrolling, have we lost a real connection in this world? Just myself wondering and realizing the reality after I deleted my social media, deleted my account, and just living my life the way I used to live them 10 years ago...

[@LucyAlllan]

My pet hate !

[@mmj9483]

@@LucyAlllan love your video. Keep them up!

[@luisaoliveira6245]

exactly, we lost real life connections to have fake online connections

[@mrpotter4003]

It's better to spend time with our loved ones than scrolling through social media. It's useless aaand pointless

[@LucyAlllan]

Well said :)

[@cheesec4kecat]

*w h a t i f i d o n t h a v e a n y l o v e d o n e s*

[@alwinpaul2824]

@@cheesec4kecat love urself

[@mrpotter4003]

@@cheesec4kecat love yourself or find someone loyal and trustworthy and cares about you.

[@joshuaslove7172]

i deleted ig three years ago and when people ask me about my instagram and i tell them i don't have they literally seem upset, make fun of me and literally just leave. I'm- ✋🏼

[@aliibilli]

same but with snapchat lol

[@Learn_unifast]

I don't really see the point of instagram rather than connecting with your friends or family. How do you keep up with friend groups or families without a way of connecting to them online in a pandemic?

[@jeanne93]

My thirth account stopped working so I gave up on Instagram. However, I dont miss it. And when people talk abouth it I know what they are talking about. So wats on it hasnt really changed, so no need to download it again. Yet people still look real weird when I tell them I dont have it and dont need it. Almost like I am lying to myself about not missing it. In the end, just skip them

[@a-stark3]

​@@Learn_unifast Text message apps still exists you know? And you can also call people. Phones werent designed for social media too you know you don't have to have them in order to connect w people

[@Learn_unifast]

@@a-stark3 RIP to group chats :(((

[@zeeblazer]

I’m deleting social media soon but I’m worried about loosing potential opportunities with businesses and connecting with others. However, it’s so superficial and draining... literally every time I go on Instagram, it’s drama here and there and I’m sick of it.

[@LucyAlllan]

Ohhh, that's a good point! I think having socials for businesses are great tho, just don't follow unbusiness accounts and you shouldn't be as addicted maybe? Have a great day :)

[@zeeblazer]

@@LucyAlllan I don’t have a business just yet, but I honestly just hate the app lol. Thank you for your response. Have a great day as well!!

[@thisiselodie]

I deactivating my Instagram indefinitely. I had a similar worry but realized I haven't gotten a single job from IG but actually got opportunities from referrals and my website.

[@tatishortcake3196]

Honestly

[@zeeblazer]

@@thisiselodie Well congrats !!

[@aar2172]

Honestly, life without social media is so much better. Social media is like that toxic person you're addicted to. I should have listened to my parents long time back. I literally talk to just 3 people now but I know they are the real ones.

[@CrazyAlienLady051]

The reason why the media is so negative is because we as humans love drama. We are a sadistic species. We crave chaos. Drama and being fake is what brings in money, sadly.

[@kylehill3643]

Since the fall of Adam and the fall of Cain. We all have a lot of DNA from his side.

[@frozenpunchstarxd5717]

+PIXEL INK THE ALIEN That's why at the Oscars the best film is for drama...Leonardo DiCaprio won an Oscar for The Revenant...a drama movie about surviving bears in the wild...social media. The Kardashians...and so on.

[@rociopenin7823]

Nah, is just the elites trying to scare and control you. They've been doing that for the last century and a half... Propaganda is a very simple and efficient tool for social engeeniering.

[@rageoval8997]

@@rociopenin7823 red pilled and based

[@Jacobyxt]

​@@frozenpunchstarxd5717 the revenant was such a great movie. I felt so many emotions by the end only wish I had watched it with someone because all I wanted after was to share my thoughts at the time but I was completely alone and it was for a history project lol.

[@sgtigereye]

My niece is GenZ, I worry about her well being all the time. Social media can be so toxic. She is so beautiful, smart, and kind, but social media puts so much pressure on her. I just wish all gen z could see how amazing they are without social media.

[@LucyAlllan]

Hopefully we find a turning point in our generation for the better! :D

[@POMOnkey1]

I deleted IG for what it was doing to me. It was making me feel jealous and low self-esteem. After every time I posted something I was constantly checking for new likes for my post. I started to see IG as a very toxic platform.

[@LucyAlllan]

Glad you realised it! It is never too late :)

[@oliviascarlet123]

i deleted all of my social media a year ago after watching a woodstock documentary with my grandma and seeing how free people once looked. everyone was so engaged in human interaction, singing and laughing. nobody felt the need to record every single second of it and post it to a timeline for everyone to see. they just vibed with eachother, despite being strangers, and appreciated the moment. you deserve to live your own life! you scroll to distract yourself from reality, because reality is deemed “boring”, but reality is a beautiful vast place that’s waiting for you to find yourself in it. reach out to that old friend you miss and plan a lunch date, ride your bike downtown and observe the society you live in, go help out at a rescue mission WITHOUT posting about it to your snapchat or instagram. this is your sign to free yourself from the toxic/manipulative chains of social media. you’ve got this, take back your mental health! ❤️

[@sOupira]

Thank you for the encouragement 🙏

[@racheldufour]

Deleting social media is such a power move. I genuinely enjoy creating internet content, so I don't see myself deleting Instagram or KZbin, but I hope to delete all other socials in the near future. Unfollowing people and cleansing your feed is so nice, too. So proud of you for making this big decision!!

[@LucyAlllan]

Completely agree girl! I think if you use them right they can be great but it’s really hard to get over an addiction like this!

[@lotsoflovemadelief]

sameee! I really need to unfollow people

[@miemie8368]

Saaame girl . I’m also planning to delete everything other than insta and KZbin

[@TakeBackYourMind997]

Deleting social media or trying to spend a few days without your phone really shows you how much you naturally reach for that distraction. It's an addiction and trying to go without it points out how much time we actually waste on it.

[@LucyAlllan]

Yup!

[@ferideadilova1611]

I'm 24 years old and I haven't used Facebook in the last 8 years and Instagram for 2 years. Twitter was an app that I went in and out of at certain times, and now it's gone. I don't currently have a social media app that I use outside of KZbin and Pinterest, and I'm having the most productive and peaceful time of my life. I've personalized my KZbin and Pinterest homepage to be just programming content, videos about my major, and some exercise channels so I can only benefit from the useful part of social media

[@renatapoontes]

I'm 25 and my history looks like yours. I always had my times getting away from instagram. Last time i did it was last year. 7 months without it and was a BLESSING. In february a came back and last week i stoped using it again. Didnt have the balls to delete the account yet but it isnt activaded. I trully believe i will never use it again.

[@ferideadilova1611]

@@renatapoontes I permanently deleted it all. I hope one day you'll have the courage to do same 😉 I'm so happy for you

[@wanderingsoul2931]

I do KZbin and Pinterest too! Sometimes I go back on Facebook but then I just get so depressed and delete it again

[@renatapoontes]

@@fuosdi64 yes!!! that's crazy. when i was 10 years old a barely knew what a cellphone was. i think i had more contact with tecnology in my 13's but not that much like gen z have today. i came from the country side of my country and almost didn't watch TV. grew up playing in the streets and everything. wish more kids have this these days.

[@creamytae5861]

i'm 19 and i also did the same way on my youtube account. the only difference is i created 2 accounts, my main account is for watching videos related to my major, exercise, or any other educational videos which i'm using from monday to saturday. and my other acc is for sundays where i watch performances of my idol, etc. :))

[@stayhappylittlemermaid]

Carry yourself like a queen and you'll attract a king.

[@bizzo1032]

@stayhappylitttle mermaid you've got such a good energy I fucking love yah xx

[@abbymae9529]

I haven’t heard one person who’s deleted social media say they regretted it. That in itself shows how toxic and addictive social media can be, and once you free yourself from it, you have so much more free time!! I loved this video

[@veronis]

It's hard not having an Instagram account because people will think you're either weird/creepy or depressed if you don't have one

[@haaxxx9]

Again, fuck em if they think you as a "werdo" for not having a waste of time app on your phone or account. The only account I have is on KZbin and it's technically IS a social media platform but I find it more useful for information videos like this. The comment section is a fucking head-on train wreck though!

[@vanessakaler7184]

It is hard, and people think it’s so weird! But it’s actually the opposite, I find that I’m so much happier without social media but people who still have social media cannot understand why

[@Ella-le4lk]

Why care what the herd thinks? You want people that care about you and push you to do your best in your life, not those that judge you for doing something different. Wrong is wrong even if everyone does it, right is still right if nobody does it.

[@CrazyAlienLady051]

Sad how people think you're either a loser, dead, Depressed, or cowardly if you drop off of Social Media lol. Shows how bad our society is.

[@Anonymous-di4bx]

Honestly they are probably just insecure because they know they can not give it up and don’t understand how you were able to. Social media becomes an addiction. Just like people with alcohol problems will say something negative when they meet a sober person.

[@yo-en]

before i really watch the video, i just wanna say that i hate those kids who go like “omg you’re so boring!” “why don’t you have that” “it’s a trend on ... how do you not know it?” “you can’t do it because you don’t have ...” “i can’t believe you don’t have ...” things like that or similar to that. it was my choice to begin with.

[@alissaride117]

they're the ones who are boring if their personality revolves around apps lol

[@mrxiske]

Lol that's one of my "friends "

[@Isa-vy2bv]

I know what you mean. My friends always tell me to get social media, but I never got it and it bores me out anyway (I gave it a try once).

[@diediedice]

I've tried going without social media a few times before. Never was I able to fully commit, yet I noticed how much better you feel immediately. It's wonderful to have more time to yourself, trying out a new hobby or simply just doing the things that make you happy instead of scrolling through endless feeds for no reason. You get caught in it without even noticing how much time you waste every day. You do not consume, it consumes you.

[@coltthestarsheriff3544]

Doesn't it? Deaktivation button makes wonders. And I love your last sentence. It's so true.

[@geraldineossandon6637]

I am 14 years old , it's been around 2 years since i deleted all my social medias *except this one* , i am not depressed , anxious and having low autoestime , i realized that for being so young i was living a fake life that was just an instagram account , i used to crave for having friends because i used to think that if i did not had lots of friends , i was going to be a "loser" . Since then i have discovered that i'm an introvert , which is another reason why i am done with narcissists .so yeah it's been great . Grettings from Argentina , lovely video 💚

[@SaadKhan-yf1jn]

Social media is like a portable casino in your pocket and you keep getting addicted to it for every second you use it. Remember: If you aren’t paying for the product, you are the product.

[@LucyAlllan]

Love that quote!

[@Mansej24]

Quote🙌

[@yukishudo7691]

Social media especially on Instagram, we get jealous, can’t stop comparing to other ppl sometimes so I recently try not to see others posts and story just posting my own photos but I guess I should stop using it soon, thank you so much for this video and I really liked other videos too especially which is about you need to stop caring about other ppl :)

[@LucyAlllan]

Ahh thank you for the nice words, have a great day 😅

[@heyomeyo3020]

Thats right

[@natipiano7426]

Yes, I think I will do that too...

[@waterunder3718]

I feel like KZbin is the only one that’s alright

[@shaquille_oatmeal5453]

Facts, some ppl say Tiktok isn’t toxic and helps them, but I would spend all day scrolling on there and I’m so much better off without it. KZbin is easier for me to control my time on, it’s like watching TV.

[@martin1649]

@Naturally Poppin just think about your personal private data going to the chinese government. Rid yourself of it asap

[@martin1649]

youtube is a real time killer.

[@rorygrant5665]

True true say

[@waterunder3718]

@@guglielmobartelloni to youuuuu

[@thatonefrog445]

I decided to only use youtube and pinterest, probably some of the most chill "social medias" (kinda depends though lol)

[@wlwskye]

yess it’s really chill that’s why i love it ✨

[@Mud1960]

yooooooo pinterest the best app ever from videos to pictures 🙌🏼

[@jznfriaz487]

what about tumblr? Im still hesitant to leave tumblr because its not really yet a toxic media site.

[@lissyrae2283]

Yess! I did the exact same thing, only youtube and pinterest. I like it because you can still see content but you can choose what you see

[@wlwskye]

@@jznfriaz487 what do you do on tumblr? should i download it?

[@m_a_r_a__]

I'm SO grateful for My Childhood in the 90s🙌🏻

[@LucyAlllan]

Ughhh I bet! Also the music was popping then too😯

[@mabbuccino]

There were many years where social media was amazing and made me feel less alone. But as an adult of 24 now I just feel like it's weighing me down and I've wasted so much time on it. Sometimes I want to give it up for good, but then I look around and every single person my age will only contact me if I use it. I'm trying to weigh the pros and cons that will come from giving it up. I may feel more lonely, but it already feels lonely when you look at "active" online face bubbles that never message you anyway. I feel like I wasted time where I could have learned a skill, tried something new, etc.

[@LucyAlllan]

Well it’s never too late! Now’s your chance 😇

[@passiveincome4908]

I'm a similar age. Honestly, why you might not find hundreds of people willing to be your friend when you don't have socials, you will find people. These people may actually want to be closer friends with you because your conversations will be real and you'll make more effort to connect in real life. The friends I have left are amazing. One knew I was sad about something and she sent me a special gift from a boutique she visited on a road trip and had remembered (she ordered it directly from their website) and sent it to me to show she cared. Real friends are better than thousands of social media friends that I used to have. x

[@bangtansonyedon2492]

I'm currently in my 20's and I'm so glad that social media happened after atleast most of my childhood. I'm thankful that atleast i had a normal childhood which is not the case with today's kids.

[@LucyAlllan]

Nice!

[@dipmaladas1962]

Army👀

[@bitlysoulfull]

❤️ social media is powerful, but nothing beats that organic face to face interaction, we’re naturally social in person

[@LucyAlllan]

100%!

[@MrDatta10]

Agree. I wish more people would divert their minds from the phone and understand it feels better talking to people

[@Ryan-mx4ll]

It's pathetic that people deleting social media is like making the commitment to quit drug use and go into withdrawal.

[@cassieh5506]

It is quite literally an addiction. Every like and notification triggers so much dopamine to be released.

[@seabreeze1436]

It is addictive. The entire premise of social media platforms is to create an addiction in users. Millions, if not close to billions of dollars, are spent on understanding neuroscience to heighten the addictive nature of social media. LOL

[@yuri2604]

I think Ryan meant to say that it's ridiculouis that deleting social media, which should be something very simple and that didn't need to impact our everyday life, is treated as if it's something otherwordly

[@1rule700]

@@yuri2604 It's treated as "otherworldly" because it legitimately is. It's been proven that it's as addictive as some drugs, and so many people get addicted to it at a young age. So it is really rare for people to quit

[@Fidder492]

It is very addictive. I firmly believe that it has shorten my attention span by quite a lot it's very destructive. I know what I should do but I'm not. I want to do something productive but I always delay. it's sad.

[@S24W2]

No social media = peace! 🏝

[@Bunnystar380]

I decided to delete my social media because I realized I never wanted the spotlight it gaves me and trying to prove yourself to everyone. The challenging part of this is when your friends and family are into social media and they can't respect your decision and privacy.

[@LucyAlllan]

It can be challenging sometimes yes but the cost is worthwhile!

[@patcleary4849]

As a millennial, I feel lucky that social media didn't take off until after high school and smartphones weren't a common thing until after college. I miss the simpler times. I also feel really bad for future generations growing up with this stuff. Deleted mine months ago and my mind feels so free.

[@john.vincent]

just deleted my instagram because it took a toll to my mental health. whenever i post a photo, i would always obssess with the numbers. i would get 300 likes on one photo and then 200 on the next one. i would always get anxious if my posts dont improve from the last one. i also doubted my self worth everytime someone unfollows me. so thanks for making this video to spread awareness to the dangers of social media. ❤️

[@LucyAlllan]

Thank you so much John! So happy to hear that you understand the problems and are looking to fix them :)

[@MsGenesisValdez]

I deleted IG 3 years ago because of this exact reason. I’ve been feeling a lot better about myself since.

[@nicolea8205]

Bro I only get like 10 likes on my pics. Not a ton but I constantly have to remind myself that it isn’t a popularity contest but shit

[@red7332]

That's pretty much exactly how i react too. Can't be good for you

[@passiveincome4908]

Can relate to this. I'd also think about this while on vacations. Since deleting all socials being on vacation is a lot more fun.

[@baleriagallegos5799]

I deleted social media such as (Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter, Snapchat) because it was mentally draining me and I felt like I was not PERTTY enough not SKINNY enough not WORTH it at all that led me to have horrible thoughts about myself and i used to have anxiety attacks because I was afraid to be alone because I thought I was not enough. I deleted all of my acc for about 5-6 months now and I go to therapy to help me get my self esteem a little bit higher. I feel so much better about my self and I’m getting my confidences back and I feel like I’m free. Of course there’s days that I’m self conscious like everyone else but overall I’m really happy.

[@itzl2124]

I’m proud of you!

[@facelesssinger3427]

I’ve definitely had an anxiety increase lately because of social media. I take breaks, but I don’t know if I could delete all my apps forever. You’re amazing!

[@beautifullykayla]

i’m thinking about deleting instagram it’s so hard to enjoy it when all of the people on my timeline are getting 1000-5000 likes per photo and i can’t even get 10

[@bellatrix9256]

same. social media increases my insecurities tenfold about not being popular enough..

[@anupreetiboro1352]

I feel like I'm living my life wrong whenever I go to Instagram 😐 decided to deactivate it today. Even though my interest lies in visual aspects of life, such as art, fashion, photography I think it's time to just be and not make myself feel bad.

[@haaxxx9]

Just get a decent Digital camera and take pictures for it, the moment is more personal and special if you taken the photos and didn't need the urge to share it across for some strangers. Mines a DSC-W800 currently and it's amazing for what it does!

[@thecoolprettygirlful]

@@anupreetiboro1352 Yes! I did that last summer in order to strengthen my mindset and it really really helped me. I no longer seek likes, validation, nor compare myself to others. I simply use social media to inspire and be aspired. I can care less about anything else! Just using social media for the good things it can bring. It took a long break from it to get to this point but it is very possible. Social media may simply not be for everyone, but I see it as a place of opportunity when used with good intentions.

[@anupreetiboro1352]

@@thecoolprettygirlful totally agreed, I have been much more productive these days without Instagram🙌🏻

[@angy7537]

I can't really delete my social media because I'm a photographer who also studies digital marketing... But I've learned to control it, not over sharing my life, not comparing myself to others, realizing that I need other stuff to do that's much more important than social media, etc etc. If you get inspiration from others when you're online, and you control your time, I believe it's nice

[@travis6694]

Negatives always outweigh the positives. That’s what ruined my ex and I’s relationship. Snapchat literally ruined it all, never again will I use that all or date someone who continues to use it. It’s toxic and shady.

[@LucyAlllan]

Back in the day, people weren't being teased from the 100 girls/guys they have on their phones, it definitely has affected relationships

[@travis6694]

@@LucyAlllan there is hardly any trust, too much validation and admiration seeking. and we live in a culture where people want the benefits of a relationship while getting attention from everyone else too. I really hope people wake up and see the issues with modern culture.

[@amandaong333]

@@travis6694 Wow, can you explain how snapchat could have ruined your relationship? I just know it's a photo-sharing app.

[@travis6694]

@@amandaong333 yes, when you have so many contacts on there of the opposite sex who’s always commenting on selfies that are being posted by your significant other. They don’t see it as a big deal, but it ruins the trust. And the fact that so many people need to post daily selfies shows the seeking out attention from others. The final straw was when she added 3 new guys on there from a party. She calls it me being jealous, I call it trying to protect our relationship and having standards. Nobody needs to be in contact with so many people all of the time, especially on a sketchy app like Snapchat where messages and pictures disappear.

[@travis6694]

@@amandaong333 we are so narcissistic these days, obsessed with our self and our image. I don’t know anyone that has truly told me that social media has truly benefited there life, only caused depression or anxiety.

[@jaynez7643]

I haven't had social media since 2013. I pray, smile and try to love people. I've never been happier.

[@LucyAlllan]

Nice!

[@colleenking5811]

Similarly, I created my social media accounts in 2010- at 10 years old just like you. I deleted my social media accounts last year just before the pandemic hit and stay-at-home orders were in place. It was such fortunate timing. I was hyper-fixated on the amount of likes and comments on every post. I was obsessed with my outward appearance and whether or not my caption was “witty enough” or “trying too hard.” To put it simply, I cared about everyone else much more than myself. This took a toll on me and my physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. After 10 years of people-pleasing and living my life for others, this toll manifested itself in the darkest of ways. Over the course of this last year, while being at home with a lot more time for introspection, I have been able to heal and work on myself. Not only that, but I realized how I had never felt more liberated and happy. Almost like this was the first time in 10 years where I have been able to finally breathe. Thank you for sharing.

[@LucyAlllan]

Wow, what an inspiring story Colleen! I completely relate to the hyper-fixation on likes and comments! It sucks as a teenage girl, but glad to see you have worked on it over the last year :)

[@elie8680]

The only times I feel insecure is when I see pictures of myself or others online, so I’m rarely on social media anymore, and I’ve never been as happy or never felt more free.

[@LucyAlllan]

That's a great thing to be aware of it - good job Elie!

[@lillian.1111]

As a teenager it’s so scary to not have social media. I want to keep KZbin and go on Pinterest and Reddit in moderation but besides that I never want to go down a social media hole again. At the same time I feel tempted to download Instagram and Snapchat for dating purposes in the future even though I know I don’t want to date someone who just wants to chat with me...

[@vellichor10]

In my experience, social media simply stopped being fun. That's the best way I can describe it. I had a Twitter account for a bit, but it wasn't enjoyable and I eventually moved on. I still love the legacy internet, stuff like old-school discussion forums, etc. I don't think social media improved upon them in any way.

[@LucyAlllan]

Great perspective

[@coltthestarsheriff3544]

Agree. Plus internet is not fun without anonymity.

[@lo.fr.8092]

I think for me the biggest reason why I hated social media always was, that I was bombarded with the beauty and affluence and great times of other people. I even hated it when I would watch the posts and stories of friends. It ALWAYS caused FOMO and anxiety. It may have to do with me usually chilling aka doing nothing while im scrolling on social media and that caused a discrepancy in my brain. Me doing nothing - everybody else doing so much and being great at that. It fucked me up. But also posting something on social media didnt feel good either because its all about the numbers. I only post creative things (photography) but it did not feel good at all to share on instagram, there is no authenticity there. Everybody just wants attention and validation and it stinks and is too uptight. Also, I can only be so happy and supportive to an extent. I cant continue to be happy and elated for someone elses beauty if Ive seen 23 beautiful women on insta that day. My brain will then start to compare myself even if Im happy and content with myself. Instagram is literally one of the worst things to happen to society and I will stand by that forever. All the good things that it brought you wonder? Well you coudlve easily achieved positive effects through other means. And i stand by that.

[@LucyAlllan]

It is amazing that you have understood the negatives and now you can work on these! That's wonderful to be conscious of these things. You can be proud

[@yanarmv]

I feel the same way as you do towards instagram. I see it as a platform where you just compare yourself to others, and the worst thing of all is when you start comparing yourself to your friends. Whenever they post something where I wasn‘t invited in or didn‘t participate at and seeing that they had a great time while I was at home and all I was doing was basically nothing, I just feel miserable. I don‘t feel confident enough posting a picture of me, yet even taking a selfie of myself makes me uncomfortable because I already start thinking that I‘m not as beautiful as others (or even my friends). So here we go again with comparing yourself to others. I‘ve taken a break from instagram a while now, and I only go there if someone texted me. I just wish that i couldn‘t care less about other peoples opinion. But that‘s not the case...

[@SmolBeefPatty]

Deleted social media a few months ago. My insecurities and habit of constantly comparing myself to others have almost completely disappeared. I love myself more 💕 Kudos to anyone who's able to do this and lead a healthier lifestyle as a result 🙏🏽

[@LucyAlllan]

Woooooooow Robyn thanks for sharing your story - happy to hear you are feeling better :)

[@sootsprite8333]

Yup deleted all my social media a couple days ago. It was too overwhelming for me and honestly the attention was fake. I feel way less anxious without it

[@LucyAlllan]

Nice! I am so happy for you:)

[@nimsilva27]

i also feel like when you have social media, you're almost living to 'post'- like I've been so many people (incl my mum!) at nice places, worrying sm about the right angle, and the nice lighting to get that perfect picture to post on fb or insta- but at the end of the day, its ur life, and if u have some close friends to share ur life with on messages, why should you care about the rest of the world

[@LucyAlllan]

So true!

[@davidteres9463]

I am born in 1996, I had internet pretty late in 2009 when i was 12, with yahoo messenger as contact method. Even if i had a pc in 2003 when i was 7. I will not list the reasons why I did not have internet until that age. Parents with backward mentality etc. Anyway I made my first account of facebook in 2011 when i was like 15. So a teenager. And instagram in 2015 when i was almost 20,in fact that was the period when instagram exploded. Because before that, mostly just people with IOS had instagram. Honestly, I saw a lot of people In my life who were only 10-12 years old and already had instagram or facebook. And i kinda never understood why they need it at that age. As i said when i was 10 i didn't have fb, or internet and i lived a decent life. I watch cartoons a lot. I never had tik tok or snapchat because i consider them irrelevant. Having social media at a more mature age. It didn't affect me, the thing with the people flexing and so on. I stopped posting pictures of me in 2016 on facebook mostly because i got tired, I wasn't the type of guy who takes a lot of selfies,also i think one of the main reason was i didn't even took to much likes,and was like what is the point, no one actually really cares. The same thing with instagram too. I stopped posting pictures in 2018. On instagram i am following a very selective and small amount of people. Just people that inspire me and motivate me. I don't like the kind of posts with females who are pregnant or who post every single day just pictures with children,also pictures with their pets. Also i don't watch to many youtubers because i don't wanna keep up with their life . Same thing on instagram. I wanna drive some cars, not seeing others drove them, or what is their opinion about them. I wanna travel, not seeing others traveling . The problem today is that many people instead of doing what they love, they look at others doing what they wanted to do. Also i unfollowed a news page on facebook from my country, because literally all I saw was news about covid, every single time,how many people got infected, how many people got cured, how many people got vaccinated, a new strain, and this nonsense has put limiting beliefs in my head like i can't meet new people or i can't date new girls,i can't travel because of restrictions and stuff like that. Since i unfollow that news page,i feel sooo relaxed and good. Social media is good, unless you don't follow all the nonsense, and irrelevant things. And the real reason why i don't post thing anymore on social media is that I absolutly love my privacy. No one know what i'm doing ,who i'm chilling with, where i'm at, with who i might be . Also keep this in mind and always remember these : - Just because you don't share it on social media, doesn't mean you are not up to big things. - Maturity is when you stop posting everything that happens in your life on social media. - In a world where everyone is overexposed ,the coolest thing you can do is to maintan your mistery - You don't need pictures of your relationship all over social media to confirm that is strong. - Don't give them the privilege of knowing everything about you. - Privacy is power ,what they don't know,they can't ruin. - In this day and age ,Privacy is the biggest luxury. - Save the best for yourself, no need for everyone to get the privilege of a window into all the precious moments and aspects of your life

[@LucyAlllan]

wow! thanks for sharing these pieces of advice!

[@jenna4748]

i was born in 1997 and i really relate to your story! You're absolutely right. if you're using social media you have to always be conscience of who you're following and if what you're consuming is negatively affecting you, to the point where it becomes too much of a hassle. At this point i only go through social media as a rare occasional visit especially if I'm searching for something important or specific

[@ish.irises]

Aaaa i love this comment! 💚

[@hamtzy6303]

Damn not everyone is an introvert chill

[@alexcampbell7218]

I wish more gen Zs were like you. You understand the toxicity of social media, yet nearly everyone your age (and mine) bathes in the instant gratification that it offers, while disregarding the ill effects of longterm usage. PROUD OF YOU!! 💪

[@ellarose8712]

I’m 17 and I’ve been on social media since I was 10 too, I really want to delete my social media accounts but I just feel like that isn’t an option and I’m going to lose contact with a lot of people. I’ve started off with deleting tik tok since it really affected my mental health (but every app has its own tik tok section now) I really hope I will get the courage to delete everything except KZbin and discord.

[@LucyAlllan]

Hey Venus, how crazy is it to think you were on social media at 10! It makes me sick thinking I wasted time on it as a kid. Sooo agree with you on Tiktok, it was too addictive and I always felt awful after using it :( Good for you deleting it, I hope you take time off other social media too to work on your mental health :)

[@sarrahm]

I am 29, I just want to say that the people you lose touch with over social media are not important. The ones that are important call you, text you and meet you in real life. The others are just an illusion, it only takes time from you.

[@berserkerkonge8095]

Just thinking it and talking about it, you're already taking the right adult approach. Good job.

[@kxiii33]

U can use whatsapp or hangouts to talk to ur frens😉

[@LucyAlllan]

@@kxiii33 exactly 😎

[@Realitysua_]

I’m sure I’m a lot older than you but I applaud you for taking action on your mental health. It’s inspiring and very responsible of you. Keep using this strategy throughout your life. You may think you’re being “left out” but in reality, they’ll be the ones missing out. XO ❤️

[@LucyAlllan]

wow thank you so much for your kind comment ❤️

[@sorchx]

KZbin is the hardest for me. I use it educationally and love keeping up with politics etc. But then I also end up watching vlogs, style videos etc so then I end up comparing myself to other women and it makes me feel worse so it's a hard ball to juggle :/

[@LucyAlllan]

Yeah I feel you with that, however you can use a chrome extension that blocks you from using it to much and takes away most of the algorithm stuff :)

[@LucyAlllan]

@@priyachowdhury9075 you have an Google extension called "Block Site" which lets you set 4 websites to block. You can even set up a passcode to add more friction to the process

[@stressed.coquette]

I love keeping up with politics too, which is why I haven't deleted instagram yet, but I'm considering it

[@Noblyuntruthful]

Politics... Which channels do you watch?

[@notsokomal3146]

i deleted instagram and Facebook, now i waste my time on KZbin watching stupid shorts🤦🤦🤦

[@ryrivera7337]

if there's no online classes, i would literally delete every social media i have😤

[@user-cz3sh3dx1w]

I know right??? I wanted to delete all of my sh*ts forever.

[@Shantelldale]

Same

[@ElowenFaye]

it's the first thing on my list of things I want to do right after I got my bachelor's degree :D

[@elarr1951]

EXACTLY

[@mylifejourney8227]

So trueee

[@sessessesses]

Good for you!!! Everyone acts like I’ve done some revolutionary act since I’ve got off of social media, which I think speaks in and of itself. The weight and value that we place in social media is a bit scary, considering it’s just some meaningless internet software. I’m so glad I disconnected. My life used to be completely sunk into my accounts..

[@LucyAlllan]

Thank you Sydney !:) So cool to hear you are happier without it