Deleting Social Media Post Break-Up - How to Handle the Loneliness

[Joebloggs91]

I am 11 days post breakup and am really struggling with the loneliness - I have deleted all my social media for a bit to try and focus on my wellbeing (I find they are pretty toxic plus I would want to see what my ex is up to all the time!!) 

Have you ever experienced a similar feeling? Feelings of being lost, out of touch with what is going on in the world? How long did it last for you until you felt a bit more alive again?

Not having her around (We would speak a lot) and not having social media is hard!

[d0nnivain]

Why did you have to throw the baby out with the bathwater?  Blocking an EX is one thing but there is no need to disconnect from all your friends because a relationship ended. 

If you really want to stay off social media, which is sensible because you don't need to be bombarded with the "happiness",  stay in touch with friends other ways -- plain old phone calls, socially distanced meetings, Zoom, email etc.   Keep active.  Go for a walk.  The exercise will do you good.  Try volunteering if you need personal interaction.  There are so many food banks etc. that need help.  

[Wiseman2]

You don't have to completely delete your social media.  You could use it to your advantage.

For example get a good profile on LinkedIn. Connect with professional groups, co-workers, employers, former co-workers/employers,etc.

Also upload your contact lists and see who's on there.

You can also use other social media to stay in touch with friends, family, colleagues, neighbors, alumni,etc.

Social media can be a good tool, especially in these times.

So, do reach out to others, and simply clean out the dead weight and reset your privacy settings so that you control who views your content.

[Emilie Jolie]

3 hours ago, Wiseman2 said:

For example get a good profile on LinkedIn. Connect with professional groups, co-workers, employers, former co-workers/employers,etc.

Also upload your contact lists and see who's on there

That's actually inspired me to set one up. Thanks!