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Going on a social media detox is no less than going on a hunger strike—it’s dramatic, full of nosy spectators, and harder than it looks. Here’s my guide to surviving this chaotic journey, one WhatsApp forward and gossip call at a time.
Step 1: Make It Official
No detox is valid unless you post about it first. Add a dramatic Insta story saying, “Taking a break. Reach me on WhatsApp, if urgent,” and watch the “Take care” comments flood in. Someone might even slide into your DMs asking if you’re going to Vipassana or just ghosting for fun.
Step 2: Handle Aunty Investigations
When you disappear from Instagram, aunties will notice faster than your BFF. They’ll call your mom asking, “Beta ka Insta kyu nahi dikh raha?” Explain it’s a detox, and they’ll either think you’re off to become a monk or you’re hiding wedding plans.
Step 3: Rediscover Forgotten Hobbies
Pull out that dusty sketchbook or the guitar you bought during your “artist” phase. Spend hours pretending to be creative, only to realize that “offline” hobbies require actual talent. But hey, at least you can say, “I’m exploring my inner self.”
Step 4: Shift to Gossip Calls
With no Insta to scroll, you’ll suddenly have way more time to dissect your friends’ lives. Call your bestie and dive into deep analysis: “Did you see what Neha wore to Pooja’s wedding?” Who needs Reels when you’ve got real-time gossip?
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Step 5: Get Sucked Into WhatsApp Forward
Soon, your detox will lead you to the one place you swore never to go—family WhatsApp groups. Brace yourself for “Good morning” flowers and “forward this to 10 people for blessings” messages. It’s inevitable.
Step 6: Attempt Nature Walks
Desperate for distraction, you’ll decide to connect with nature. Walk around your park pretending to admire trees, only to notice nosy aunties whispering, “Shaadi ka pressure hoga, isliye detox kar rahi hai.”
Step 7: Inevitably Cheat
By Day 4, you’ll “just check for updates,” but one Reel will snowball into two hours of scrolling. Your comeback post will be something dramatic like, “Detox over. I feel so refreshed.” Spoiler: nobody missed you.
And that’s it! Surviving a social media detox isn’t about peace—it’s about navigating gossip, and a whole lot of FOMO. Good luck, champ! You’ll need it.
Sources: Bloggers’ own opinion
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