I deleted my social media apps because they were turning me into an idiot | Technology | The Guardian
In January I deleted all the social media apps from my phone because they were turning me into an idiot. For months Id been avoiding engaging with anything challenging or anxiety inducing. Worried about where Id be living next year? Dive into Instagram. Tax bill prickling at the back of my mind? Open Facebook. That grief I thought Id processed piercing at me again? Disappear into the realm of likes and follows and push the feelings away. Distract. Binge. Escape.
