Health
I Tried A Digital Detox, All I Got Was Lonelier
The go-to advice for mental health these days? Log off. Delete Instagram. Get off TikTok. Go off the grid and rediscover yourself. If you’re sad, overwhelmed, or in a slump, the solution we’re sold is simple: just do a digital detox.
By Cait Dexter4 min read
The logic is clear: less scrolling, less comparison, less pressure. But what if that advice, while well-meaning, isn't right for everyone? What if, for some of us, social media isn't the problem at all, but part of the solution?