I decided to delete Instagram and TikTok three months ago because they were making me constantly anxious. My friends tell me I'm gonna feel isolated, but honestly I feel better. So I'm wondering if it's just a phase or if it's actually possible to find happiness by cutting yourself off from all that.
Your anxiety disappearing after three months isn't a phase - it's your brain telling you loud and clear what's actually good for you. But don't mix up "no social media" with "no social life" - your friends are getting that wrong, and that's exactly the trap social networks create by blending them together. You can absolutely stay connected to the people who matter without the apps: texts, calls, meeting up in person, that still works great in 2026.
The thing is, happiness without this stuff is possible, yeah, but you gotta be active about finding alternatives. If you just disappear hoping people will chase you down, okay, there are risks. But if you keep your relationships going some other way, you're gonna find you gain time and mental clarity without actually losing anything.
Definitely possible, and the fact that you're already feeling better after three months is proof it works for you. Your friends are confusing "connected to social media" with "connected to people" - you can absolutely keep your relationships without needing to scroll for hours.
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