Day 11 of 45
0 days read · no streaks, just days
Day 11 of 45 · 0 days read · no streaks, just days
Day 11: Deactivate for a while
“Then you wish to get out for some time by deactivating the account.”
You don't need to delete anything today. A trial break is a low-stakes experiment.
In the largest deactivation trials, six weeks off Facebook or Instagram slightly improved an index of happiness, depression and anxiety (+0.06 and +0.04 SD). Small on average, but some groups, such as young women on Instagram, benefited more. You are running your own experiment to find out which group you're in.
Check-in
Optional. The same three questions as your starting point, so you can compare against yourself, not anyone else.
Saved only in this browser. You can turn check-ins off in Settings. A reflection, not a diagnosis.
If you need support
If phone or social media use is seriously affecting your sleep, studies, work or relationships, or you feel low or unsafe, please talk to a professional.
- Tele-MANAS: 14416 or 1-800-891-4416, free, 24×7.
- NIMHANS Service for Healthy Use of Technology (SHUT clinic), NIMHANS Centre for Well Being, BTM Layout, Bengaluru: 080-26685948, [email protected].
- In an emergency, call 112.