You know what most people say about people that are addicted to something - "Oh just quit cold turkey."
ummm let me just point out, that it is much, much, MUCH harder than it sounds or seems. Honestly...and there usually isn't even any turkey involved.
Now, someone out there is probably wondering what I'm quitting.
DRUM ROLL PLEASE!!!!!!!
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Facebook.
I know what you must be thinking...HOW??? or eh. Some people never got addicted so it won't seem as bad as I think it does. I think the same about smoking or drinking...I've never been addicted, so what's the big deal?
It's so freaking hard. As a society we put so much effort into being 'connected' with everyone that we're 'friends' with, that we forget what actual social interaction is like. We become socially awkward unless we can make everything like strawberry jam and lemonade in a text or facebook post. People, we have lost touch.
I used to spend incredible amounts of time getting lost in books, outside in imaginary worlds and stories, or just playing with myself or my siblings. I can't recall the last time I have done any of those things. We have become so engrossed in what everyone else's "life" is like that we forget to realize that a computer screen isn't what life is about. Now, yes I blog here and there. That's the difference. Every time I opened my browser up I immediately went to facebook. I always had to be logged on or putting a status up. Why hasn't anyone liked it?? Aren't I funny? WHAT'S WRONG WITH ME??? We are feeding insecurity among every age group to feel like it's all about how many invites you have, the number of facebook friends, how many people have liked or commented on a status, when it isn't at all. You begin believing that you're not liked or ignored by people who you don't know or never see or talk to in real life.
Thus, I made my decision. Deactivation it was. The worst part is that Facebook gives you a little guilt trip while they're at it. They put up pictures of people who will supposedly miss you...how do you know that Facebook?? HMMM???
They don't. One or two of the people they showed I hadn't spoken to in quite some time so I picked apart that fallacy...anyway! Then they make you choose a reason as to why you're leaving...and one of them is "it's just temporary, I'll be back." Personally, I think there should be an option that says "everyone on this site is pretty much a selfish, self-centered jerk that I don't want to have to interact with" but I doubt that will happen.
So for this past week I've actually noticed that I've been focusing more and really studying and learning. Amazing, I know. I've been getting less headaches, and my inner chi is feeling pretty good. It was super hard the first couple days, but I just told myself no. Yeah it would be super easy to reactivate it by signing back into my account, but what's the point? I don't want to be worrying about what everyone else is complaining about. I don't need storm clouds and negativity in my life...I need rays of sunshine. I have found that I've been much more in touch with myself and what I'm thinking and saying instead of just spitting word vomit out of my mouth. I've rediscovered my appreciation for absorbing the outdoors and the actual company of others. I let myself get lost in a book this week and I realized how much I truly missed the feeling of realizing that I had been reading for over 3 hours straight. I have found what some people call the 'flow' when I start working on things. I get completely absorbed in it and I let myself feel connected and enjoy my work and crafts. It's such an amazing feeling and experience.
One of the best parts is that the people who really care have emailed, texted, called, or asked personally if they see me what was up. They've actually tried to stay in contact with me. I can tell you right now I definitely haven't received 542 texts and/or emails about the matter. Being off of the site for a week has proved pretty awesome and stress relieving. So, I've decided that as of now I'm staying Facebook free. I quit cold turkey, and I will never again make fun of my mother for using the phrase.
Peace
P.S. I hope that this inspires others to try it out too :)
