L01525
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- 3y
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L01525L01525
- Date posted
- 3y
This was helpful thank you. I'm glad it's been overall positive for you. I have definately noticed the people that care about me which is nice. I just feel a bit out of the loop with current events and people's lives, it's such a harsh change going from seeing it all the time. But I'm glad I did it.
wallisgarciaparrawallisgarcia...
- Date posted
- 3y
@L01525 maybe you can deactivate and reactivate on a set schedule? or use blocking software to limit the time you check them?
L01525L01525
- Date posted
- 3y
@wallisgarciaparra I might give that a go thank you. I just worry about situations like using the app then not being able to check. Instead of now where I don't feel the need to check because I can't use the app. Does that make sense?
wallisgarciaparrawallisgarcia...
- Date posted
- 3y
@L01525 whenever I can work up the nerve to block the apps I usually just feel sort of peaceful because I know I can't check them even if I want to so there's literally nothing I can do about it. the problem I have is more working up the nerve to block them
wallisgarciaparrawallisgarcia...
- Date posted
- 3y
going thru the same thing, sending love & support to you <3
L01525L01525
- Date posted
- 3y
Thank you, we've got this šŖš¼<3
wallisgarciaparrawallisgarcia...
- Date posted
- 3y
blocking to me kind of functions the same way as temporarily deactivating, except you still have the accounts when the block ends so you're not definitively cut off from all your friends on there for good
L01525L01525
- Date posted
- 3y
I understand. I found it best for me to delete the apps from my phone but the accounts still exist for me to go back to if i feel able to reinstall the app. I hope you find the courage to do whatevers best for you. Even if you just come off social media for a couple days it might give you a little break/rest.
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