I’ve been in a similar predicament :-) I deleted the app on my phone, it still gives me the option to look up insta on my laptop but it’s not available all the time for useless scrolling — which is the reason why I deleted it.
And on top of that there is an app called ScreenZen (I’m sure there are more) where you can limit your app usage (I have it set on 3 times a day for tumblr and reddit for example) and it’s working really well for me! Can only recommend!!
I know I can't shake instagram for good, i'm not that strong, but I deleted the app and only go on the browser when I really feel like I need to be on it. makes it a much less desirable experience and I spend way less time on my phone in general
I still go on a couple times a day while I’m on the computer but that amounts to about 20x less than I would be otherwise. Brings down screen time more than you’d think.
sometimes the things that the internet offers you feel like they’re poking an open wound and you need to delete Instagram for 10-24 hours. this app has helped me do that bc for better or worse… I need to be Scrolling On Phone and this is much more calm
