😤 Why I Hate Social Media (But Still Use It)

Social Media

Hey there! Today I want to share something a little more personal:
Why I really don’t like social media — and why I still haven't quit it completely.

📑 Table of Contents

  1. 📱 Addicted Without Realizing
  2. 🔁 The Endless Scroll
  3. 😞 Comparing Myself With Others
  4. 🎥 This Video Changed My View
  5. 🧠 My Turning Point
  6. 🌟 The Good Side of Social Media
  7. 💬 Final Thoughts

📱 Addicted Without Realizing

At first, I thought social media was totally fine. I used it like everyone else — scrolling, liking, reacting.

But over time, I realized something scary:
I was addicted.

When I tried to quit one app, I ended up opening another. And the cycle just kept repeating.

🔁 The Endless Scroll

Sometimes I’d stick to one platform — but still, I’d scroll for hours even when I had important things to do.

It felt like my brain was hijacked.

So yeah, please don’t try this — it’s a trap.

😞 Comparing Myself With Others

One of the worst parts?
When I followed my friends, at first it was okay. But then they started posting achievements, or vacation photos...

And I started comparing myself to them 😔

Even though I knew I had my own progress, I couldn’t help but feel behind.

🎥 This Video Changed My View

Then one day, I saw this YouTube video:

📺 Menghapus INSTAGRAM selama 30 hari (in Indonesian)

It really hit me. I realized I had FOMO (Fear of Missing Out).
I was afraid of missing updates from one of my friend.

That fear kept me from deleting social media.

🧠 My Turning Point

But eventually, I had enough.

I deleted a few of my social media app — and guess what?

  • My screen time went down (not a lot, but it’s progress).
  • I stopped comparing myself to others.
  • I muted WhatsApp statuses too — because honestly, I don’t want to see every update from every contact.

Now, I still use social media — but with limits:

  • Only in the browser (no apps).
  • I log out when I feel addicted.
  • I share only what's important, not everything.

🌟 The Good Side of Social Media

Even though I’ve had a love-hate relationship with social media, I have to admit — it's not all bad. When used mindfully, social media can be a powerful and even positive tool.

Here are some benefits I’ve noticed:

  • 🧠 Learn new things, from language learning to coding, productivity tips, and more.
  • 🎨 Share your creativity, whether it’s writing, drawing, photography, or music.
  • 📰 Stay informed about global news, trends, and helpful content.
  • 💬 Join communities that match your interests, like dev forums or language groups.

So yes, social media has value. But like most tools, it’s all about how you use it. Set boundaries, stay intentional, and don’t let it use you.

💬 Final Thoughts

I know this post might not relate to everyone. And that’s okay.

But if someday someone finds this and feels the same way, I hope it inspires them to take control of their digital life.

Thanks for reading. 🙏
Take care — and remember:

You’re doing just fine.