Movement is proven to help with depression. It doesn't have to be a long time or anything intense. Stretch or do yoga or just move your body in any old way that feels good, even if it seems weird. Even better if you do it outside (get that vitamin D!)
Put your phone away and get off SM. Do something that doesn't involve looking at a screen. Be in the real world. I swear it helps.
Nov 25, 2024
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You, yes you. Put down your phone. Remove all electronics from your person and exist for a moment.
Sing a song. Or jump up and down. Scream. Or go outside and take a deep breath. Pet the damn dog. Feel connected to humanity by disconnecting. The skin where you wear your Apple Watch needs some sun so go outside and get some. Donβt track that workout this time; donβt worry it still counts even if you donβt close your rings.
Yes this post is advice for myself as much as it is for others.
Feb 7, 2024
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Do anything but be on your phone! post recs and asks on a laptop or public computer! Find new hobbies! Make art, call your sister, tell someone you love them, eat your favourite meal, make a paper chain, read stone butch blues, get into analog music, get a pen pal, make a tiny horse out of clay, think about your survival, drink juice, take a vow of sincerity, apologise for lack thereof, smile at people in the street, wave at babies, lie in the sun, do anything!
Feb 11, 2025
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I recently quit a drug I was addicted to for years, and soon after started quiting major social media platforms using the same lessons I learned from getting sober!
Your brain is great at eventually returning to a natural baseline. But until that happens, You'll need replacement(s) to tide yourself over
Here are some options that have been helpful for me:
1. Coloring books + music. It might seem very childish, but its super fun and relaxing without putting you at the mercy of the algorithm or ads!
2. Frame reading as a scrolling replacement. Find some breezy, fun reads to start out with. Short story collections are good for this because its more digestable to read 15 stories over 400 pages than 1 story.
3. Going on walks *and leaving your phone at home*. It's exercise(always good), it puts you into the real world, and its an activity that can last pretty long.
4. Accountability to others. Tell your supportive loved ones that you're quiting social media. It gives you purpose, you're now doing it for yourself *and* others.
5. Phone calls. Bored but don't want to scroll? Call someone! Just put them on speaker and pretend they're in the room with you, just chat!
6. Last but not least, physically hang out with people *with your phone turned off*.
Jan 19, 2025
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If you enjoy being un-disabled and having your life un-ruined I highly recommend this.
Reminder that the only foolproof way to avoid getting long COVID is to avoid getting COVID!
Check out Long COVID Justice (linked) or The People's CDC for more info.
Nov 21, 2024
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I have a Google Pixel 6 running Android and this app like.. barely works lol. It's like there's not actually developers making it lmao
I love it but fix stuff plzzz
Nov 25, 2024