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Scenario

Why digital detox can initially increase anxiety

I quit social media two weeks ago thinking I would feel better but now I just stare at my ceiling and think about how everyone else is living their lives without me.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Removing the numbing mechanism exposes the underlying restlessness that the distraction was meant to suppress.

Your guide for this
Laozi
Laozi works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Boredom and empty time?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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