Facebook Detox

So I had been thinking for some time that I needed to break up with Facebook/detox from it. I had come to a few realizations:

1. I was too addicted, checking multiple times per day
2. Nearly 100% of the time I'd find a picture or post that would ignite the massively insecure part of my brain
3. The crappy feeling/self sabotage effect of #2 had also become an addiction

I was also inspired by a friend who did the Facebook detox a few months ago. I found myself wanting to start at the same time but feeling like I couldn't. I had let myself believe, at some level, that I needed it and it needed me. A very unhealthy codependent relationship- with something that doesn't have feelings.

So I'm on Day 2 of my detox and so far I'm pretty amazed how frequently the urge has stuck me throughout both days. I will have to take it one day at a time, and I plan to use helpful tools such as this blog to give me something more productive to do when the urge strikes. I am not at all saying Facebook is a bad thing. My mindset around Facebook had become quite destructive for me. Moving forward in a positive direction. At this point I am not sure if I will rejoin after the 28 day hiatus. Taking that one day at a time.