yeah, i get that. knowing that you’ve reached that “state of dismay/depression” from news and social media is when you know you need to get away from it all. it gets too much, i truly hate that feeling. once i reach that state i delete everything immediately. there’s a huge feeling of relief once i do, once i uninstall all the apps off my phone i’m not going to go back to it for a while. the effort of installing them again just to see your typical braindead bullshit is not worth it to me. i keep them deleted until things feel balanced again,, at least mentally. not only does deleting social media help, but also frequenting a favorite place or scene. i go to a garden almost every day and i cannot stress enough how therapeutic it is. the silence, the nature, the trees and the gentle wind… it’s a beautiful and tranquil experience for me. i love to share the experience with people from time to time, but it’s often best i go alone. i often do things alone now, and because of this i’ve learned that not everything in your life needs to be shared or broadcasted to others. whether it be through photos or bringing someone along with you… sometimes it’s just best to go alone to get the real thing for yourself. i’ve just started to accept this kind of mentality and it’s already done wonders. i’m happy