I immediately felt withdrawal.
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| | | | | As an editor who's worked in-office and remotely for the past 13 years, screens are a regular part of my daily routine. Between work, watching TV and movies, and playing video games, I never really considered how much time I was spending looking at a screen … until I noticed that I was feeling mentally drained almost every day. | | So, I decided to try what I never thought I'd be able to do: a digital detox (which in my case meant taking a break from my phone). I wasn't sure how I'd manage without something to look at all the time, but I went for it anyway. Read on to get a closer look at my experience. | | | | | | | Unplugging to reconnect,
Christy Snyder
Engagement Editor, Healthline |  | | Written by Christy Snyder
June 4, 2025 • 3.5 min read | | | | | | | |
| |  | | | | Here's how my 4-week digital detox went | | I wanted to disconnect from the endless stream of updates and notifications that demanded my attention. So, for 4 whole weeks, I removed Instagram, Facebook, Reddit, Gmail, and other apps from my phone. No scrolling — just me, offline. | | Week 1 could be summarized with one word: withdrawal. | | I kept reaching for my phone out of habit, and I found myself missing Instagram's mindless scrolling and my favorite subreddits. Every time I went to grab my phone, I'd feel a sense of panic, like I was missing something important. I could feel the anxiety creeping in — like I was disconnected from the world, left out of the loop. It was brutal. | | As the days went on, I started to realize just how often I used my phone without thinking. But by the end of the week, I noticed small moments of stillness. I found myself spending time reading, doing cross-stitch, and building Legos. Once I replaced my scrolling with more creative activities, I started to feel like a weight was slowly lifting. And it felt great. | | I started to feel a real shift during week 2. I felt less panicked, and I wasn't constantly reaching for my phone. I revisited other hobbies I'd forgotten about, too, like journaling and cooking. Without the constant stream of distracting notifications, I had time to dive deeper into activities that actually made me feel good, not just preoccupied with nonsense. | | If you feel like you're always "on" or that screens are taking over your life, I definitely recommend trying a digital detox. To find out how the rest of my experience went, read my full story below! | | | | | | | | | | Simplified healthcare | | | | Sponsored by | | | | | | | |  | | LifeMD | LifeMD gives you easy online access to setting up appointments with healthcare professionals, including primary, urgent, and chronic care. You'll also find discounts on many prescription drugs, such as GLP-1 medications, to help you manage your weight.
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