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call out post for me because i dont think ive gone on twitter once in the last year and came out happier than i was before! its important to stay informed on things that matter but drowning my dopamine receptors in meaningless discourse does nothing for anyone! im logging out of twitter good night
Apr 20, 2024
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everyone
you have NO business over there. NOTHING good coming out of there anymore.
instead try;
- active listening
- reading a damn book
- giving a shit about other people
- finding whimsy in everyday life
Feb 10, 2025
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itβs so horrible for your brain and self image and iβm sure itβs just gotten more hellish since 2016. i save photos i like to an album (u can now add captions to photos on iphone) that is my social media for myself. and i also just text people or more often wait for them to text me since im bad at reaching out. i truly do not miss it at all.
i however am not perfect and will do my share of doomscrolling on youtube shorts which is bad for my brain but at least doesnt affect my self esteem since there is no community of my peers, i feel no urge to post, and the algorithm is so bad nothing is ever very targeted/relevant. you will be surprised how quickly you stop thinking and wondering about it and how good and free it will make you feel, i have quite literally never looked back.
Mar 3, 2025
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I had a similar fear when I started using Twitter less, and I realized if staying in the loop is your only motivation to stay online, know that loop is constantly moving and is more fragmented than ever. The loop does not exist. People are fawning over Chalamet's latest interview, debating a popular chef being canceled, or wondering if the pyramids are full of grain. It does not matter unless you're genuinely curious about it. Pursuing your own interests and hobbies make you more of an interesting person than knowing what other people are talking about. And if you miss out on something, let them explain it to you. It's actually hilarious to watch someone try and explain something online because it often doesn't make sense. Try unplugging completely for a week. When you come back, you'll realize you've missed 15 things and it didn't affect your life at all.
It's also helpful to reframe these apps as a tool. I use Instagram to find live music and stay in touch with friends. Having a scroll through reels can be fun, but it quickly feels empty. Recognize that feeling and remember there are more fulfilling ways to spend your time, but don't feel guilty if you have a binge every once in a while. We all need to zone out. So be nicer to yourself π
May 7, 2025
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bunny changed the way i interacted with all fiction and helped spark my love of reading again at 18 but strong female character helped me come to terms with being autistic when i was rlly in denial. but in general its a great book to learn more about autism in women and i try to get everyone i know to read it because of that and also because its the funniest book ive read ever!
Apr 17, 2024
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currently on my period lying down on my electric blanket with a hot water bottle on my stomach MMMMMM im saved i feel like the cheese in a grilled cheese
Apr 18, 2024
tried this recipe today! Was super tasty, Iβm a sucker for a cake recipe that needs sour cream ufhhhh!! Would recommend using WAYYY less milk in the icing if you want to have an icing similar to the picture and a good bit more lemon zest if you want a proper lemon flavor. all around good recipe that I messed up multiple times and it still turned out tasty!
Apr 20, 2024