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Why digital detox attempts often fail

I deleted social media apps but reinstalled them three days later because I felt disconnected

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Technology fills real social needs, and withdrawal without addressing underlying connection hunger often leads to relapse.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Sabbath — the weekly practice of stopping?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.