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Life before social media

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LastnightaDJsavedmylife73 · 22/08/2026 21:51

Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about how much time I waste on social media and what I used to do with that time before. I’m tempted to just get rid of it, but have a hobby I’m trying to turn into a side business and instagram is vital for that.

Am I alone? Has anyone successfully moved away from endless scrolling whilst still having a profile?

its pathetic really, I’m not a child but I don’t seem to be able to stop.

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floofydoofy · 26/08/2026 21:44

Empress13 · 23/08/2026 15:32

call them ? See them ? This post has made me laugh and realise I really am a dinosaur!

God no! If someone called me just to ask what I'd been doing I'd be very frustrated and confused. Yes, sure, when I see people I can ask them but the majority of my social 'organising' (to meet us) also happens on social media (via DM). I realised a couple of months back that I don't even have my closest friend's phone number saved into my phone. I could messenger her on instagram or facebook (and call her via there) which is what I always do...

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