Thank you all for taking your time to stop by. I hope you enjoyed! Here is part 2 of The Life Changing Benefits Of Quitting Social Media if you have not been able to see it yet kzread.info/dash/bejne/fGSdm7uCiJnIfqg.html

I have quit instagram cold turkey and the inner peace I am experiencing is life changing honestly

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

That is amazing!! I am so glad you’re finding peace!

@bunty4482

Жыл бұрын

I want to 😖

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

@@bunty4482 it will happen when it’s time! Don’t need to push it. You got this🤍

@AS-oo4gv

3 ай бұрын

I see this comment is 11mo ago. Did u go back, how was ur experience so far?

@TheTrenter01

3 ай бұрын

I quit all social media 5 months ago. I have found that I have become a much more happier person.

I quit social media 6 months ago. My mental health had improved significantly and I am more positive with greater gratitude & appreciation for life.

@DamonCassidy

6 ай бұрын

I am so glad to hear that!! Congratulations!🤍

I quit social media four years ago, I feel less distracted, less worry, less fear, less doubt or insecurity, I feel more at peace. also people post about everything under the sun and that leads to information overload. I'd rather make connections and have relations in real life. Getting away from it all was the best choice of my life and still is.

@DamonCassidy

9 ай бұрын

I am so happy to hear that! You’re so right, it’s almost impossible to discover what the truth is now a days! I think that it really can be better to see what your friends and family think about certain things and form an opinion off that! Thank you for sharing this with me!

I felt like social media kept me stuck in time with being connected to people from several chapters of my life. It was nice at first, but I never saw these people in person. Most were virtual. And then political opinions and arguments would poison the feed. Or negative news stories. Always something in the world to be enraged about. I heard a word recently that described it perfectly. Catastrophizing. I deleted my Facebook just about 1 year ago & and dont miss it. My current friends can text and call me, the ones I havent seen in years or decades can stay in the past.

@DamonCassidy

11 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this with me. Unfortunately social media really has turned into a place of hard opinions rather than sharing thoughts, or authentic experiences. Catastrophizing is very interesting and very true. I am glad that you have been able to strike balance in this mess. I hope all is well.

@lattipatterson

8 ай бұрын

When you said “my current friends can text and call me, the ones I haven’t seen in years or decades can stay in the past”… SO well stated! This is a gold statement! Same here!👏👏

@ladybird491

5 ай бұрын

Same here and those people was meant to go and stay away and I sensed it was demonic that they were still accessible.

@kaitlynalexiso

4 ай бұрын

I can heavily relate to the part about being stuck in time with people you've met but you don't really know them anymore. We meet so many people throughout our life's journey and not all of them are meant to be permanent; in fact, MOST of them are temporary. The natural ebb and flow of life is about allowing that ebb and flow to happen. Social media has essentially become an online database that consists mostly of people we've met that likely should've naturally cycled out of our lives by now... but there's the "drama" behind it that Damon mentioned in his video - the "I can't unfollow or unfriend them because then they'll think I hate them" rule which is silly. I am so glad I came across this video; this has been extremely helpful in sealing the deal for me deleting my accounts again for good.

I can't describe how emotional I am after this video. How much time I wasted on useless things... Deleting everything in 3, 2, 1... Thank you for opening my eyes!

@DamonCassidy

9 ай бұрын

Absolutely! I am so glad that I could help in some way! Congratulations on your decision!🤍

@karolinarios2208

9 ай бұрын

@@DamonCassidy It definitely helped a lot! Thank youu 💚

I have been reading stuff, and watching videos since 1998. I never got this attached to anything, because they don't stay around for long. I value my time. I only get online for doing research, and educational purposes only. Anything else is not worth it. I'm a music composer, and an artist. My mind is very important to me. It wants to learn new things. Everything else is not that interesting. I'm constantly thinking of my future, and what I want to do next. It's time well spent.

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

Incredible! Thank you so much for sharing. Really great insight you have, your way of life is so beneficial for others to hear!

@Jo-ds3xv

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing! This makes me want to better care for my mind

@Mr_Banker222

Жыл бұрын

Well said

@aphroditeisthejackal

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@charlotte8659

Жыл бұрын

I wish I felt like this rather than being overcome by paralysing nihilism

i almost have 2 months without social media and the amount of time i gained was REAL!, a day felt much longers, so long that i literally felt like i got stuck in a 48 hour day cycle and 48 night cycle.

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

Wow!! That’s incredible! I feel like for the majority of people time is going so fast we can’t catch up. This seems to be a real tool to getting your time back, and I am so glad it’s done that for you

@joelmedina6837

Жыл бұрын

@@DamonCassidy no one will regret it

@G20T

7 ай бұрын

Yep you realize you got so much time under your fingers besides work if you work long shifts

@ladybird491

5 ай бұрын

I am down to 30 minutes a day and my days are so long that I have signed up for writing related events and writing a chapbook a week now.

Social media was the beginning of my fall down

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

I’m sorry you had to go through that. I hope you’re finding your footing now. Always here to help

It’s been 2 years since I left social media. I have no regrets at all. I got sick of people gossiping, drama, negativity & people faking their lives & friendships and sharing everything that should be kept private or craving attention with provocative pictures & selfies. A number of things I realised: 1. People who added me as “Friends” didn’t really care about me. They were “So called Friends” it was just to increase their friends list. 2. When people were going through their hardest times of anxiety, trauma and upset, I went out of my way & made an effort by helping & supporting them. But when I was going through my hardest times, including anxiety, trauma and stress. The people who I helped & supported never reached out to me to help or supported me even when I struggled. Everything has become one sided. 3. Certain posts or videos get blown out of proportion or completely taken out of context even if it’s nothing negative. 4. People lie about the amount of friends they REALLY have. Who in the REAL world has 100s or 1000s of friends WHO?? 5. Communication is very one sided. The same person had to make the first move to start a conversation as the other person doesn’t make an effort themselves or just can’t be bothered. 6. People lie about their lives, they only show the positive side of theirs lives which doesn’t show the REAL truth about the person. You can’t tell and don’t see if someone is REALLY depressed, upset, isolated, lonely, feeling suicidal or what’s actually going on in their actual lives. Even if people post how they really feel, people don’t always care or not interested. 7. It makes people fake and insecure. It’s not just school kids or teenagers in schools, colleges, universities or workplaces doing it, but grown adults as well are also being fake & insecure, especially managers. 8. People compare themselves to others just to get loads of “Likes” & comments. 9. Social media has increased loneliness, isolation, anxiety and depression which can be severe. 10. Due to social media and the increase in technology, it’s causing destruction & destroying peoples lives in the sense of their is no sense of unity, community, love and nobody wants to help each other. If they see someone doing something constructive and productive and they’re doing well in a community or society, people will laugh at them in an act of ignorance, and cannot wait for them to fall down. Social media is dividing people, not bringing people together. 11. Having a proper conversation or being real is considered not normal and people think it’s creepy. People don’t like having real conversations. 12. It’s made people to be narcissists, entitlement, ignorant, prejudice and bullies. 13. People can say things or make comments that are abusive, racist, sexist, ignorant, prejudice, misogynist, homophobia, xenophobia, discrimination openly online, rather than to your face. 14. I have seen Boys & Girls take provocative, selfies / pictures just to get attention from so called friends / strangers, sometimes in a negative way, for example, woman having their boobs / chests hanging out, body image, men & women showing off muscles, six pack & more. 15. With social media & the young generation with regards to friendships, people feel that if they add someone as friend request and they accept it, or meet someone & they click with them they automatically think that’s “friends for life” people need to realise that’s not how friendship REALLY works. Friendships are & should always be a 2-way street. Real friendships would make the effort to support & be there for each other through the good times, fun times, hard times, sad times, upsetting times & more. Communication & making an effort should be equal on both sides. Not the same person who always makes first contact. The other person should also make an effort too. We need to ALL learn the skill set of when we suffer from stress, anxiety, trauma, facing problems & more, that we should reach out to our friends, family or professionals for help & support, NOT turn to social media. 16. Our young generation has grown up addicted. They have been addicted to mobile phones, alcohol, drugs, social media & more at a young age It’s very sad. We are seeing the negative impact of what social media is doing, but we are not really reacting to it. I never had TikTok, Twitter or Instagram. Glad I didn’t sign up to any of them. Facebook was the only social media platform I had and it was recommended to me back when I was in my teens. I only use KZread as I can look at interesting things like cooking recipes and motivation videos and music videos of festivals & concerts and more fun stuff. I enjoy going out in nature walks, bowling listening to music and learning new hobbies and watching movies. Since leaving it’s been the best decision of my life. I enjoy life more, I can now enjoy doing the things I do or want to try without being judged or told what to do without being made to feel guilty. I feel more happier and a massive weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I think if social media disappeared forever, I can guarantee people will spend REAL quality time with friends and family. People will know who their REAL friends are and that they will do things together and have a good time doing it. I also feel that people will have proper conversations and listen and engage. I do feel sorry for our young generation. The young generation is lost. There is so much talent and ideas in young people and they need to show that in a positive & constructive way. We can make change for the future. The young generation needs real positive role models to look up to, for them to succeed in life & beyond.

@DamonCassidy

7 ай бұрын

I believe everything you said is absolutely spot on. We’re living an illusion of a life on social media. I just came back from Venice beach and what I saw there I believe was everything you just mentioned. I felt like I was in a simulation. Nothing seems real anymore?? I really appreciate your in depth comment. I wish I could contribute more but I honestly just agree with everything you said. I hope all is well! Thank you again!

@dj_bubbs-TXQ

7 ай бұрын

@@DamonCassidy it’s very sad that it’s like that. I pray and hope people will realise the negative impact social media is having on people and maybe they will possibly quit it permanently.

I rejoice at seeing others with the same liberation I feel now. For my journey, it has been life changing. Social media is cancer. Many years ago I stopped drinking, because I was tired of poisoning myself. It was a liberation of my soul. A few years after I quit social media. Doing so was also a liberation of my soul.

@DamonCassidy

11 ай бұрын

It’s one of the most powerful distractions away from ourselves. I am glad you have been able to strike peace!

I quit Facebook 10 months ago and I don't miss anything about it.

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

Incredible! Thank you for sharing

@brandoncazares8452

Ай бұрын

I didn't quit yet and when I do, I'll miss it.

I've been off social media for a year and a half and its amazing. That shit is fake and a waste of time!!!

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

Well said! Congratulations!

Your closing comments gave me a chuckle; when I gave up Facebook a couple of years ago, it wasn't until about 6 months later that anyone realised I wasn't on it. So much for 'connecting' with your 'friends'.

@DamonCassidy

9 ай бұрын

Haha so accurate!!

@kaitlynalexiso

4 ай бұрын

This is a sad, harsh truth.. it's been my experience as well. When I've deleted or deactivated my accounts in the past, it'd take months for even my closest friends to realize it... and most of the time it was for silly reasons like they went to send me a funny or "cool" video (which is likely also a waste of time) or even worse - because they realized I wasn't "liking" or "commenting" on their posts and they were bothered by it... hahaha.

Im 4 weeks off instagram this friday. Read like 5 books on my to read list. There has been those moments of anxiety, I've always been anxious person but my confidence and anxiety has improved. I wake up early now. I'm 31 and have been a social media addict since my space days . Makes me sick to think about . There was alot of FOMO the 1st week and a half then I realised my real friends text and call me the, fake friends online that I see on real life once in a while dont matter 😂 also feels good to not share my private moments online anymore. More mystery and privacy and better conversations when I see people because they havent already seen it online .

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

I am so glad to hear that!! Your comment made me really happy, that is what it’s all about! Congratulations!!

Been quit 7 years ago...not just social media im aslo abandoned my negative and toxic friends... then i realized that only 3 or 4 real friends who is always find out about us whether we are good or not...

@DamonCassidy

3 ай бұрын

Wow that’s great! Both very hard to do. So glad you were able to find the important people in your life! Thank you for sharing

Thank you for making this video. I also decided to quit all social media starting on July 1st. This way, I can focus on self-improving mentally and physically.

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

You got this!! Let me know if there’s anything I can do to help

Just quit social media 7 days back . Feeling positive

@DamonCassidy

3 ай бұрын

Incredible! Congratulations!

Starting my year off social media it’s going to be tough but I’m motivated and ready to use my time to focus on growth.

@DamonCassidy

11 ай бұрын

You got this!! Let me know if there is anything I can do to help!

@MrEOM41

11 ай бұрын

@@DamonCassidy ok 👌

im already quitting from facebook..instagram..and twitter.. im more happy now..

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations! That’s awesome

I’m 2 weeks out of no social media and it’s the best thing.

@DamonCassidy

11 ай бұрын

That is incredible! Congratulations!!

Yes I've been off socials for one year exactly now and the tranquility and being able to focus on your own journey is wonderful. From time to time I do miss posting on Instagram or checking out clothing/outfit pages etc etc but overall I cant see myself going back lol.

@DamonCassidy

10 ай бұрын

Congratulations!! I feel the same way sometimes about wanting to share. Something that helped me was actually sending the picture I was going to post to the person I think would enjoy it the post. It sparked little conversations and gave me the feeling of “posting” something. So happy to hear your story and how at peace you are! Im always free to chat also if you feel like you want to run something by someone! Have a great day!

Thinking of quitting the damn social media too . Can’t really see the value it brought me all this time

@DamonCassidy

24 күн бұрын

It’s a mess, I think even if you took a small break you would greatly enjoy it🤍

i start to do it from today.keep reminding

@DamonCassidy

8 күн бұрын

Incredible! You got this!

I quit using social media and deleted all accounts i have and start a new life again

@DamonCassidy

4 ай бұрын

That is incredible! So glad you have been able to do so🤍

I rolled back everything in regards to the internet, phone, social media etc. to about the year 2005 and I did it gradually. I grew up in a time before the internet went public, and people had to take time out to write a letter, use a telephone and visit people face to face.

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like such a simpler more connected period of time. Thank you for sharing

Sheesh, you came with the HEAT 🔥 This is something I've considered for a long time. Now that I'm creating content on these platforms it makes it to that I can easily make excuses for myself to constantly be on them when that really shouldn't be the case. Also, I think point #3 was a big one that I've been trying to take to heart more. It's wild how much of our lives are consumed worrying about what others think of us when they could care less. Keep doing what you're doing man. This was great!

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Spencer! You’re the man

@Alexe829

Жыл бұрын

I agree. Well said. I only ever "peeped" and thought,WHOA!!! Savages!! Lol. ( Half joking) Little intelligence,much ego, agendas, bots, and so on n on n on..!!;-) We shouldn't take ourselves so seriously! Live,work,play, love,.. healthy mind,healthy body, visa versa. Best regards.

@SpencerJohnsonOfficial

Жыл бұрын

@@Alexe829 Agreed Chris!! We gotta enjoy the lives we have for sure.

I wished social media shouldn't be in this world for the first place or be gone forever!💯🚫

@DamonCassidy

4 ай бұрын

I agree in certain ways, I wish there was a social media that was strictly designed for creativity and sharing things and not about monetary gain. Hard to articulate my thoughts on this

Congratulations in your commitment to yourself and your wonderful life. I enjoyed hearing your insights. Thanks

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind words🤍

Literally just quit social media yesterday and I already feel relieved! Thank you for this video

@DamonCassidy

9 ай бұрын

Congratulations!! I’m so happy for you! Thank you🤍

This is fantastic, thanks for sharing, Damon!

@DamonCassidy

Ай бұрын

So glad that you enjoyed!

Hello Damon. This is the first time I hear you. I like your video, it's very honest and simple but in a positive way. If you could quit social media, I think I can do it too. I agree with you that on social media there is so much drama, controversies, and arguments around literally everything and anything. Having to see that everyday is exhausting. Have a great day.

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

Rafael, thank you so much for your kind authentic words. It can be so exhausting, quitting/taking a break from social media allows ourselves that extra bit of energy to learn to reflect and see the light within ourselves. Thank you again, I wish you all the best!

I appreciate what is being conveyed in this video . Inspiring & thought 🤔 provoking .

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Bibek, I am glad you enjoyed it

I came across you and this video at the perfect time. Thank you for sharing yourself, your widsom, and your journey with us 🙏!

@DamonCassidy

5 ай бұрын

I am glad it provided value! Have a wonderful day🤍

Thank you for sharing !

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Adan!

Keep it up young man! I'm "clean" 5. years. Life for yourself!

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

Wow that is amazing!! I bet you’re taking in so much life! Have a great day🤍

Thanks for sharing. Love this

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

I am so glad you enjoyed it!

Amazing amazing video with different perspective🙌 what you said is so true especially that we don't wanna share everything with strangers and that we appreciate the journey of people when we don't see just the highlight moments of them and we embrace individualism. Also that so many dramas are prevented when not using social media... I also was on-off social media from past one year but I'd always get back because app timers and uninstalling aint affective till you have will power.. But few days ago I straight up deleted all my accounts on all social media except KZread and I feel so happy (although I'm ready to face the lonely phase that would eventually come and go). I'm literally getting 3-4 hours more in my day to do things that matter :)

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! The feeling of loneliness was difficult for me as well, but I found myself having to build a relationship with myself. I think the brakes from the constant just energy of the world allows a formation of peace within oneself. I really look forward to hearing about your journey and all that’s to come!

@1000sieverts

Жыл бұрын

@@TomTom-bh2wf You're so right! Now I don't even feel like something is missing, although first few days were tough as I was tempted to check them... I'm so happy about it☺️ my diary entry from today says "I won a war long overdue!" You won't believe, my screen time on social apps was 6-7 hours on weekends! Now 0 second feels so good... I'm not going back

@1000sieverts

10 ай бұрын

@FlyingMonkies325 It in itself isn't going to change much apart from saving you time... It's upto us to actually utilise that time for other things :))

Thank you for sharing.i appreciate your energy and the words u use

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!🤍

One of the bests videos bout that I've ever seen. Thank you!! From Brazil

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! I am so glad you enjoyed it

I had a pretty big body of work I had built up with my socials that was also helping me make passive income but all of it came with a huge price with having borderline personality disorder. It caused me such emotional anguish I had to give it all up. Currently all my socials are in deletion mode and I’m just ready to pursue tangible, more wholesome things that truly give back to me in a positive way. Great video!

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate you sharing that with me. Pursuing the tangible just makes us feel so much better as a human being. I saw a lady at a restaurant a couple months ago stop to smell a flower on the table. I hadn’t even noticed there was flowers because I was so focused on emails. I wish you the best of luck on your journey and I am always here for support. Thank you!

@billydiaz7280

Жыл бұрын

Work is real.

@north_star8

Жыл бұрын

@@DamonCassidy update: I tried to go back & have a select mindset about social media & use it for strictly work but It wasn’t sustainable and once again I had to completely deactivate my accounts and walk away. Still the best choice I’ve ever made as of to this day. :-)

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

@@north_star8 thank you for the update. I think I will start doing research and experiments on ways to balance it out. I think that it can provide great benefit but how do we decrease the mental cost? I struggle with it as well and have not found a solution. Thank you for sharing, I will update you on what I find

@north_star8

Жыл бұрын

@@DamonCassidy If you find new and better ways to use it I hope you’ll make a video for that research. I’m still curious to see if there is a painless way to use it. So far the best way for me has been to not use it. I don’t miss much about it either.

Thank you for sharing your story and perspective

@DamonCassidy

10 ай бұрын

Absolutely! Glad I could share!

Great video and I'm glad ti hear I am not the only one who got panic attacks and anxiety attacks! Unfortunstly I've completely burnt out but also never went to social media back like before and still now and then on social media but leaving more and more.

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your honesty and authenticity. Thank you for your comment! Always here to help!🤍

The most unique speech about quitting social media I have ever seen.❤️

@DamonCassidy

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I am glad you enjoyed!

Last 40days I avoiding fb. Alhamdulillah it's amazing feeling. ...I hv enough time call my creator. ..enough time to spend with family

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

That is incredible! Congratulations!!

Thank you for sharing your story. The average American wasting 7 years of their life is insane

@DamonCassidy

6 ай бұрын

Isn’t that wild! Absolutely! Glad you enjoyed!

I relate to #3 the most as i used to care too much of what others thought and i did weather forecasts on Fb and twitter for well over a decade and no one cares about the person behind the information. They only cared about the information itself. I took social media WAY too seriously too long and i am HAPPY to say, i'm done, i give up and i am 60 years old and am so tired of such DRAMA and unwanted negativity that only caused stress. No thanks, i'm out. Thanks for your video as it even makes me not want to go back even more. Have a great Sunday!! -Bob

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

Bob, thank you for sharing your experience. I couldn’t imagine how exhausting that was for you. I am very happy to hear that you’re in a happier state now!! I hope all is well

@bobbmann5

Жыл бұрын

@@DamonCassidy So far okay. Some FOMO, but overall okay. I only log in once a day to check on family members, but no posts, tweets etc. Thanks again Damon and enjoy the rest of your day. 😃 -Bob

Thank you for your interesting video! It's really motivating.

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I am glad that you found it motivating!

I loved this video, thank you

@DamonCassidy

11 ай бұрын

I am glad you enjoyed it! Thank you

I love this video so much !!!!!!!!!!! I relate so much. Thank you!!!!!!!!

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Alana!! I appreciate your kind words🤍

Excellent video Damon! I've only been using KZread and LinkedIn for my business. I also took a year break from FB and I'm a lot more productive.

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

So great to hear! I look forward to seeing your business grow

Short & straight to the points! Thank you

@jojb411

9 ай бұрын

I took like a 6 month break from Instagram, and 2 ple reached out. It was nice to know they cared. Now I’m back and only post when I really feel like I want to share something, and I have a no scroll rule. It’s made a huge diff.

@DamonCassidy

9 ай бұрын

@@jojb411 that’s incredible I am so glad to hear that!! Thank you for reaching out🤍

I also started to have anxiety after spending less time on instagram…

@DamonCassidy

15 күн бұрын

It’s is really hard up front but I can definitely say it gets better and life is so much more peaceful on the backend

Yeah Damon! We need more people to quit social media. I have one addiction and that's KZread. But just this past 2 weeks I've been able to set boundaries with my KZread list. I realized that all answers are not there to be just had at the next video. I uninstalled the app from my iPad and deleted all histories and subs. I added back some and reinstalled the app on my iPad after a week. But I'm still pretty good now. I use it for the good stuff and not as an addict. Carry on, :-)

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story. I am glad that you have begun finding balance, it is a hard thing to find. Good luck with your journey!🤍

I have shut all social platforms down slowly over time, today i deleted my last one which is facebook .ive done all this to find my inner peace .

@DamonCassidy

11 ай бұрын

Congratulations!! What an accomplishment!

@chillieboi2145

11 ай бұрын

@@DamonCassidy thank you 😊

I’ve been working on a research paper about how Islam views the digital age of technology such as social media and I’ve learned how much of a distraction is truly is to myself. This has definitely helped me with getting some information not only for my research on my paper, but for myself as well so thank you.

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

What an interesting research! Would love to see what you discover! I am so glad I was able to provide value. Thank you🤍

@jurassicthunder

11 ай бұрын

i live in a muslim country and i tell you these people need technology

@DamonCassidy

11 ай бұрын

@@jurassicthunder I am a very big proponent of technology being good it’s the way we use it to run away from our own issues that creates chaos. I am completely ignorant, what are ways that we can assist in providing it?

What an honest video!!!

@DamonCassidy

4 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it🤍

I just deleted social media. I really needed to hear this. Hopefully I’ll make a video about this a year from now. Everything you said really was me as well.

@DamonCassidy

6 ай бұрын

I am so glad to hear that! I look forward to seeing that video!

From 2016 to 2021 social media made me addicted. Even i can't able to focus on my career i was confused which career is good to do now my all friends and known people they got job they shifted and i was here like before then i realised this social media wont make high growth for only using just hobby also I didn't got good opportunity related with My hobby on social media before I had lots of followers views and many things I was famous in my hometown city and South Indian city. Then I felt that I had done too much timewaste also I was using socialmedia just for my timepass hobby and to show my growth transformation i increased shockingly within 1 year. In 2022 i got clarity what I have to do for myself to step up in my life because i camt see the same things in my one room now my social media is off. Half of the stress is filled in social media

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate you sharing your story with me. I bet you have experienced a lot. I am so glad to hear that you are now finding clarity. I wish you the best of luck. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help🤍

I never started! Observed and learned from watching others fall in the T!!! Good video

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

I bet you are living a beautiful life! Thank you

@Alexe829

Жыл бұрын

@@DamonCassidy Thanks and best wishes.We need more good souls/ thinkers like you. Oh how I love common sense and good humoured people! (Eire/Espana) ;-)

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

@@Alexe829 I really appreciate your kind words

Thank you🙏🌿

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Very inspiring story

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

I quit about 2 years ago best one of the best choices I have made it kills so much of your time. And for what

@DamonCassidy

21 күн бұрын

Very hard to see the benefit that comes from it! So glad that you have found peace! Thank you for reaching out

I wish I had this courage to do that. Social media have caused me burned out, anxiety, panic attacks, lose money, time, I losed precious years of my life. Big techs hook people. I fell on this trap many years ago. This road only goes to depression and losing of time. Time is life, time is not money. When you lose your time, you're losing your only real resource. 🎉🎉❤❤❤

@DamonCassidy

9 ай бұрын

I used to get upset at myself before I had quit because it seemed I just couldn’t do it, until it happened. When I reflect it happened at the only time I was strong enough to handle what came next. Thank you for sharing part of your life and experiences with me. You’re so right about time, nothing more precious. Thank you🤍

@DihelsonMendonca

9 ай бұрын

@@DamonCassidy I'm happy, because you found the real freedom. 🙏👍❤️

@DamonCassidy

9 ай бұрын

@@DihelsonMendonca thank you for the love!🤍

simply YES!

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Cate!

Fair play to you I’ve never used social media I am now 32 years old I go on KZread and that’s it! I’m glad I’ve never got into it at all

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

Patrick that is awesome! I think you dodged a bullet

Excellent video bro some really good points

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@sleeplessinstockwell

Жыл бұрын

@@DamonCassidy You're welcome dude, im coming up to one year facebook free, was my only SM, not going back

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

@@sleeplessinstockwell Incredible! Congratulations!

I've never had a Facebook but did have Twitter for a while, but I have since shut that down. Nice not seeing some of the stuff coming through it. My wife shut down her Facebook and is happier for it. She didn't like a lot of what went on over it. Being an individual and not caring what others think or comparing yourself to others(who have actually curated a fake image on Facebook) are the way to go.

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

So glad you have both had successes and you’re so right. There is power in the individual. Thank you for your words

I quit for 4 months and was constantly receiving e-mail from it; like, new DM, following requests. It was a reminder to go back. God!

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

Interesting, may be a hurdle to overcome

@Chakidaki

Жыл бұрын

They got good pschology triggers to get you hooked back. Few tactics they use like: hard to delete account, emailing, you'll start also seeing more ads on websites to get you back and so on. They got full team of people who test based what triggers you do comment more, like more and never leaving the social media!

Good job bro!

@DamonCassidy

7 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

amazing video!

@DamonCassidy

8 ай бұрын

I am glad you like it🤍

Thank you for sharing 🫶🏾

@DamonCassidy

3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!🤍

Well said

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

This was the first video I watched on your channel

@DamonCassidy

4 ай бұрын

I have appreciated all your support and friendship very much! Wild it all started with this one!

@HistoryMarshall

4 ай бұрын

@@DamonCassidy I remember how I was watching a bunch of videos on the topic of "Quitting Social Media" I remember I started to watch small content creators that made unedited videos, then one day I found your channel and the rest of its history. Thank you for being there for me I m grateful for your friendship, you're the first person that I met online and can call a friend, thank you friend for being here I'm looking forward to talk more with you soon :)

I’m starting to like watching people speak about quitting social media. I plan on doing it before the year end. I really need to detox

@DamonCassidy

9 ай бұрын

That’s awesome! I just released a video on dopamine detox that would be beneficial if you decide to do the detox! Let me know if I can help in any way

You should read Jacques Ellul if you haven't already. He has some incredible overarching philosophy that touches on the themes from your channel. Great work!

@DamonCassidy

10 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you Caleb! I will reach out once I have read it

Yo this is great. Thank you for your point of view. I'm going to do the same!

@DamonCassidy

8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed! You got this!

Thank you for this video and your insight. I’ve toggled back and forth with social media but at the end of the day I do admit it does little positive in my life. Instagram can track for you how many hours you spend on it and I was shocked at the time I waste. It truly becomes an addiction and a source for validation. I’m 52( F), and I’ve certainly been able to live a full life before social media existed so it makes me feel sort of weak that I rely on it and feel insecure about letting it go completely. Funny thing, I never go on KZread when I’m eating my breakfast but for some reason this morning I did. Your video came up as a suggestion on my home page. It was meant to be. Time for me to do a lot more navel gazing and focusing on what’s truly in my heart. It sounds dramatic, lol, but I’m so gripped by trauma and anxiety that I think what I need is freedom. Keep telling us about your journey and thanks again.

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

I so appreciate your words. I went through the same feelings, I think we spend so much time on social media it feels like it’s an important thing in our life. The feeling of “missing out” is a huge concern. I am so glad we could connect. Please reach out if there is anything I can do to help. Good luck with everything, I believe in you

@phoebeandme4935

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Damon. 😊

Great video Damon! I have realized this few years ago and I quit from the social media. I was like addicted and couldn’t do my studies properly. And that led me to become the person I am today. It showed me a different path of my life. Now I’m in to making new videos to my KZread channel which I have created recently, I’ve started a small business creating handmade jewelry. So those are the things I’ve discovered to pay my attention to spend my precious time. I’m glad I’ve found your KZread channel Demon. You earned a new subscriber ʕ´•ᴥ•`ʔ

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

YUKi I am sorry I am just seeing this comment! I am so glad you have found yourself! I love the different avenues of creativity you’re embarking on! Sounds like some really great passions! I look forward to seeing more of your content! Thank you🤍

@YUKi-zo7zc

Жыл бұрын

@@DamonCassidy thank you for your encouraging words ʕ •ᴥ•ʔ people like you are need to be discovered more !

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

@@YUKi-zo7zc thank you so much!! Means a lot to me🤍

thanks!

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

It would be fun if people who went through this could share their experience. And actually searching for online friends, who would also share the same idea. But it kinda makes no sense, because the whole point is about not using social media cos of how toxic/addicting and useless it is, if you use it wrong. But also it cuts the ability to search for new friends abroad. Also not an easy thing to find people who share the same idea and that actually surround you

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

Really excellent point. I almost feel like KZread can do that in a certain sense. Thank you for your words!

Wow 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

🤍

When people start to realize KZread is also “social media”. Regardless good video and I also don’t use or have the other apps but KZread and discord.

@DamonCassidy

4 ай бұрын

I think you’re right, I didn’t consider KZread social media when I made this but I do now. I am glad you enjoyed it!

I haven’t deleted my IG acct yet but I don’t go on it anymore and I don’t miss it at all!!!!!!!

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations!! So happy to hear that!

After deleting it felt like i have nothing in my life interesting and my mind always give some reason to reactivate it i have a big exam in about 6 months and instead of focusing on it i am wasting my whole day in that shit i dont know what to do😢

@DamonCassidy

11 ай бұрын

Maverick, thank you for sharing that with me. I experienced that very same thing. For me I had a huge realization when I was at a grocery story that has a restaurant inside here in Austin Texas. I was so absent minded in my life dissociating through social media. While I was waiting for my food I looked over and saw this woman by herself no phone in sight drinking wine and smelled the flowers on the table. All the tables had flowers on them and I didn’t even notice because I was so lost in my own world. She looked so peaceful and happy. That single moment taught me that the moments in my life that have value are the small “insignificant” moments. That was over 2 years ago and I still think about it to this day. When I get lost in my own thoughts and want to lean back into social media to drown it out I remember the small moments that bring me joy that I miss if I was distracting myself. I feel for where you are currently, it’s very hard. I believe that you will strike the right balance. I know I didn’t answer your question but I hope that this example helps in some way🤍

For a while, I am leaving all platforns where people talk about themselves outside of art and i am not telling anyone when i do.

@DamonCassidy

5 ай бұрын

I hope you find so much peace when you do! I certainly did! Enjoy🤍

In my 3rd week of quitting instagram. I'm becoming a new person just by knowing myself better, without the baddie culture. I'm a baddie myself. I don'tneed to portray a certain image for people. I don't need to announce. I'm myself & I love that. I hate being basic, a part of the crowd & that is where social media was taking me. I wanted to wear what cool kids wear. I wanted to talk, walk, smile like they would. It was insane! I used to fantasise them. Now I'm like... a bunch of rats in the rat race. It opens your eyes. I wish more people would do it.

this is legit. i deleted my TikTok with 1.4 million followers 2 days ago. i really hated it even though it was my fulltime income. too much stress

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing with me! Congratulations on choosing your mental health and happiness over the success you have had. That takes a tremendous amount of self reflection and self love. Best of luck for everything you have going on in your life!

@RapidBlindfolds

Жыл бұрын

is there a way that you can use it without getting high on your own supply? I'm thinking of making a TikTok to get big but imagine that I will somehow be able to compartmentalise using it for my business and not as a brainwashed TikTok customer myself

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

@@RapidBlindfolds there must be a way. I am looking at incorporating it back into my life but want to do it in a way where I don’t just get hooked. I will definitely post a video once I find a good balance

@RapidBlindfolds

Жыл бұрын

@@DamonCassidy awesome thanks for the reply!

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

@@RapidBlindfolds of course!

Life without social media is much more peaceful than “life” with social media.

@DamonCassidy

10 ай бұрын

You’re absolutely right!

This was a breakthrough video, have you played the analytics of why this works? great use of b-reel Oh didn't you were a home boy. Two Butter&Jam and DMaddness. Always looking for people to talk about the game. Still takingin in Mr Beast, but his story points out the power of having someone to talk to on the same jouney.

@DamonCassidy

11 ай бұрын

Yes this video was huge! The thumbnail was huge and the retention was really high. I think it was the first video that truly showed my authenticity while expressing that quitting social media is hard and it’s not a walk in the park. Always free to chat!! Having people to talk with about this is huge, I really try to soak in as much as I possibly can! Thank you for reaching out

I quit social media a while ago. I still have a KZread problem. 🤔

@DamonCassidy

7 ай бұрын

Sometimes I take breaks from it as well. I enjoy listening to podcast I normally would on KZread and instead do it on Spotify which has helped greatly. Thank you for reaching out!

@CF.

7 ай бұрын

@@DamonCassidy good idea! Thank you!

about social networks I don't interact I just research study is work because social networks are for that of course you value your time with things that are important

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

Good

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I no longer have no adictions to any social media but KZread. Gotta figure out how to beat it, but I know its hard because honestly its so easy to spend tons of time on It. But at the same time if its used properly it can be so useful in my life

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

It is interesting how all other social media for me personally feels very addicting and negative in my life. I feel as I have found the right balance with KZread tho. I feel it’s very informative and I don’t fall victim to it becoming negative in my life. I am not sure what separates KZread from the other forms of media. I feel if I can discover that difference it can lead me to using all other medias with the positive aspects of it

@Chakidaki

Жыл бұрын

Install blockers.

Social media is worst. As someone who is advertising big loads of money for few companies. I can tell you. They know everything about you what you buy, when you wake up, how you feel, what you buy, what you read, who are you in love, job, income, city, zip code and much much more. if you want to leave. It will be hard. Thats why they are making billions a year!

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your insight. Wow, makes sense on why it feels impossible to escape it! I guess it’s our small habits that begin to compound that can help overcome this monster.

@Chakidaki

Жыл бұрын

@@DamonCassidy what's shocking that parents give cellhpones to kids. They get hooked / addicted to it when they are young. Next generations will have mayor focus and social problems. It's already happening. Schools don't teach how dangerous internet / social media is but who would teach? Most teachers don't know what's behind website. You don't see it. You see someone smoking cigratette for example and you understand its bad. But social media is different. Everyone can "smoke it" wjeb they are kids. Lets get them addicted "first hit is free" hehe here first hit is free is free registration for all the data you give them. Long story short it would be much better if we make 18+ social media sites, but then they lose billions.

The false sense of self was the part that drove me to delete it, & I couldn't focus on studying. I don't want to go back anymore because now I know it's all fake. If I want to keep in touch with someone I would want it to be more authentic & true. I don't want to misjudge or be mistaken or at best manipulated by a certain image. It is crazy the way social media bewitches you. Trash medium, literally. KZread is the least toxic social media (minus the shorts)

I fully decided to quit social media some years ago for a 90-day period, and I ended up wanting to do more things outside of my phone with my girlfriend (who also took on the challenge), with my sister, with my mom and dad and my friends, just because now I had the time to participate in life outside my mobile device. I’ve been wanting to do it again, but it’s not easy at the beginning.

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

The beginning is hard. I tried it multiple times before I was finally able to quit. I decided to say it will happen when it is supposed to, and that took the pressure off to make it happen. Right after I made that decision I quit social media, it was still difficult but strangely I felt more confident that time. Good luck when you take another break from it! Let me know how it goes.

My thing is. People we knew in high school if they were meant to be in our future than they wouldn’t had lost contact with us years ago. Wasn’t that the original purpose of social media reconnecting old friends, not trying to be a mini celebrity.

I commend you!

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

You tube is social media guys

@mikeg4691

Жыл бұрын

Exactly, it's probably the biggest time sink out of all of them.

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

I agree in a way. I do find myself spending a lot of time on KZread as well, but personally never found it defeating or something I couldn’t step away from. I have found that the separation comes from the creators. The genuineness that can come through a video is hard to replicate. I search for select things that will help me grow as a person instead of consistent images or texts that really have nothing to do with me.

@billydiaz7280

Жыл бұрын

@@DamonCassidy you could also talk to your elders. They'll teach you stuff through real experiences

@DamonCassidy

Жыл бұрын

@@billydiaz7280 Great advice! I do that as well

@bonjoe1758

Жыл бұрын

I've gotten rid of every social media app except KZread which I use for hours, but for me there are more pros than cons on KZread, hence you can find more valuable content imo. Still it's the most hardest to get rid of for me.