Question

I don’t know if it’s a compulsion but it may be avoidance. I’m not an expert but I don’t think it’s the worst thing ever to delete social media for a while so you can focus on your mental health, it could even be a good idea. Maybe in the future you could use social media as an exposure for ERP.

Honestly I got rid of all my Social Media, and after the initial withdrawal period, I have a lot more peace in my life.

And no, I don’t think it’s a compulsion, I think it’s wise. Most of what we see isn’t real or good for our mental health.

It can be incredibly overwhelming, and ultimately it isn’t that important unless you’re a social media manager or influencer, there really isn’t any good reason to have it. If it’s causing you stress or hurting your relationships, taking a break or even ending your accounts sounds like the right call. If that’s too much, I’ve started leaving my phone in another room during the day just to force myself not to grab my phone out of habit. It’s definitely helping but it hasn’t been too long, just a week now, but I have noticed I’m less overwhelmed and distracted, and my mind seems to wander to intrusive thoughts less since I’m more focused on what I’m doing

I ditched social media and only use VSCO as a creative outlet! However I do know that scrolling can have the potential for a flare up, because we can never be sure what someone else posts! IG I found to be toxic and unpredictable! Not healthy for an OCD mind!

I just don’t want to be doing compulsions… cause I know I’m the long run it will only make me worse. My dad got off social media and he said it’s the best decision he ever made he just seen too much shit on there… not REAL LIFE. And that’s kind of my mindset too, aswell as that I don’t even have my bf on there so I don’t feel like I even want to have it. I honestly don’t crave even going on there like I used to…

It’s just really the only reason I had social media was for memes or to keep updated with family and friends, besides that it really holds no value to me, you see more crap on there than good stuff and I’ve always been so addicted to my phone because of social media. I guess I don’t want to feel like I have to have it just because I’m worried I’m doing a compulsion because I also get triggered on Facebook and stuff.