At the height of my social media addiction, I spent most of my waking hours scrolling through my feeds, checking my notifications, and updating my profiles. Social media was my life, and I couldn’t imagine living without it.

Digital obsession

My daily routine revolved around my online presence. I would wake up and immediately reach for my phone, checking to see what I had missed while I slept. Throughout the day, I would constantly check my phone for updates, even during meetings or while out with friends. It didn’t matter what I was doing; social media was always on my mind.

A bad influence

As much as I loved social media, it was starting to impact my personal and professional relationships. I was constantly distracted, and it was difficult for me to be fully present with the people around me. I would cancel plans at the last minute if something interesting popped up online, and my work suffered as a result of my constant need to be connected.

Endless cycle

Despite all of this, I couldn’t imagine giving up social media. It was my source of entertainment, my way of staying connected with people, and my main source of validation. I didn’t realize how dangerous my addiction was until it was too late.

The Dark Side of Social Media: This is My Story About How My Obsession Took Me Down a Terrifying Path