Nelson H.
Nelson H.
An April Fool's reminder about my sobriety
An April Fool's reminder about my sobriety
An April Fool's reminder about my sobriety
Tuesday 26th July 2022
Nelson H. discusses how social media affected his sobriety and offers tips for managing its impact on mental health.
8 minutes
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Nelson H.
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Sobriety Toolkit
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Social Media and Sobriety: Nelson H.'s Candid Confession
I just was using it as a way to be cool. I wanted you to think I was cool.
Ever feel like social media is a double-edged sword? In this episode of 'LOL Sober', Nelson H. opens up about the tricky relationship between his addictive personality and social media. He’s got profiles on nearly every platform, but he’s learned the hard way that being an active participant isn’t for him. Picture Nelson getting caught up in the chase for likes, retweets, and friend requests, only to find himself riding emotional highs and lows based on digital feedback.
It’s a rollercoaster that felt all too familiar to his past struggles with addiction. Realizing this, he decided to take a step back and become more of an observer rather than a participant. It wasn’t social media’s fault; it was how he interacted with it. Nelson shares his journey of pulling the plug on most of his accounts to protect his mental health and sobriety.
He draws a compelling parallel between the validation-seeking behavior on social media and his past addiction, highlighting the corrosive impact it had on his sense of self-worth. But it’s not all doom and gloom. Nelson also offers practical tips for managing social media use in sobriety, emphasizing the importance of staying true to oneself and avoiding mood-altering behaviors. Whether you’re struggling with similar issues or just curious about the intersection of social media and addiction, this episode is a must-listen.
Nelson’s candid confession serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of authenticity in recovery.