5 Realizations You’ll Have After Deactivating Facebook
Not sure if we even call it blogging anymore. Maybe it’s all supposed to be newsletters now. But whatever this is — I felt like sharing my experience with breaking up with Facebook.
Like most relationships, I won’t swear I’ll never go back. But for now, it’s been about a month, and I can honestly say: quitting social media for peace has meant a little bit of a mental recharge. Pro tip: Mental health and social media aren’t always friends…
Here’s the thing — Facebook is exhausting. And it’s also designed to be addictively digestible. That combo is lethal. It’s too easy to fixate, to absorb, to obsess. It’s also way too easy to flub your life. To curate the version of you you think others expect to see. To get caught in the loop of proving, performing, comparing.
I’m still on other social media, but the vibe is different. The dopamine hits differently. It doesn’t feel stale or forced—it just is. I hadn’t taken the time before to examine the contrast between platforms. Mostly, I saw Facebook as the one with all the family on it (especially my dad), and the others as... well, not that. But the further I drifted into this deactivation journey, the more I realized it’s deeper than who is there. It’s about how these platforms operate and why we use them — digital burnout is real.
So here are:
FIVE REALIZATIONS YOU'LL FACE AFTER DEACTIVATING FACEBOOK
1. You might as well be dead to some people.
Truly. There are folks who will never check in, never be curious, and won’t even notice you’re gone. That one stings. But let’s be honest —we’ve all done that to someone else too.
2. People rarely reach out — because platforms like Facebook are a buffet.
Why call or text when you can just scroll and see everything? That convenience has made connection feel transactional. And honestly, it added to my disdain.
3. Your relevance should not depend on a palatable platform.
But often it does. Step away and suddenly, you’re out of the loop—missing news, updates, events. And that’s intentional. That’s how they keep you hooked. It’s hard to let go when so much of your world seems to be there. You know how it feels to quit Facebook? Oddly isolating…while satisfying.
4. People think it’s dramatic to deactivate.
I’ve heard it all: “Just log out.” Or “Just delete the app.” But if you’re a recovering FOMO addict or a dopamine chaser, you know that half-measures don’t cut it. You’ll find your way back unless you take a real break.
5. The world starts to feel new.
Because Facebook made everything feel predictable. The photos, the takes, the events, the conversations — you could guess the vibe before it happened. It made it easy to stay in a box. But even if that box is lined with satin and flowers... it’s still a coffin.
Life after Facebook looks a lot like living. Will I return eventually? Maybe. But I won’t be the same. This deactivation feels different from the ones I’ve done in the past. The world is different now. We’re watching terrifying things unfold under cruel leadership. We’re learning the hidden ideologies of people we once thought we knew. It’s more than okay to want peace—to protect it at all costs.
If you’re thinking of logging off, deactivating, or just stepping away: I get it. And I support you.
With love,
Jenice
PS: Have you ever thought about quitting Facebook? Drop your story in the comments or share this with someone who’s ready to reclaim their peace
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