Submitted by Emergency_Beat_600 t3_z4if77 in springfieldMO
Hippy_trippy_jon_boy t1_ixrjimi wrote
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I don't think it's that Facebook itself is inherently toxic. Like drugs it can indeed be a useful tool but only when used correctly and moderation being key. I only use Facebook myself to communicate with people I need to communicate with and to share motivational/advice type stuff with those who are a part of my life. But it stops there. I do my best to always remain mindful of what I'm doing if I am on Facebook. If I find myself scrolling at all in an unhealthy manner I will exit and turn the app off for the time being. But yes the vast majority of the population would find dramatic increases to their mental health after cessation of use of Facebook entirely. Facebook and even phones themselves have before and still do/are forms of addiction in my experience. That's coming from my perspective tho as a recovered poly substance addict and recovered heroin fentanyl addict of 5ish years and have been sober for 3 this spring.
Goge97 t1_ixsl63t wrote
Congratulations on your sobriety! I gave up Facebook in general several years ago, largely because of the aftermath of the 2016 election.
We only have family groups set up on Messenger.
I'm pretty happy with that. No Tik-Tok or Twitter either.
Hippy_trippy_jon_boy t1_ixsys9p wrote
Thank you for the kind words my friend. I always appreciate them no matter who they come from. And indeed I am quite happy with my progress and where I am at and am currently going towards in life. Best thing about hitting rock bottom is that there is NOWHERE else to go except UP.
22TopShelf22 t1_ixtoj9h wrote
Congrats! Happy for you and 3 years!!! Keep it up!!
Hippy_trippy_jon_boy t1_ixv6qdr wrote
Thank you friend. I certainly intend to keep it up, for the rest of my days. Thank you again.
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