I quit Instagram, Facebook and Twitter and I feel so lethargic and sleepy.

Help

On May 20 I decided to deactivate my Instagram and Facebook accounts and permanently delete my Twitter. Felt easy the first few days. I was reading for hours again without picking up my phone. Without access to a barrage of short-form content I feel like my brain could breathe again. I was allowing myself to sit still, eat my meals without watching videos, get bored etc.

But I feel so goddamn sleepy & weak. I want to read but my desire to just lie down and go to sleep is stronger. Is this some sort of withdrawal? Did you guys experience this too? When does it start getting better?

Posted May 28, 2026, 10:46 AM UTC

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