Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Teen's 30-Day Social Media Detox Success
A 16-year-old boy named Arav was spending nine hours a day on social media, which made him feel sad and anxious.
He couldn't sleep well and didn't enjoy real-life activities.
Doctors helped him take a 30-day break from social media.
At first, it was hard, but slowly he felt better.
He started sleeping well, playing the guitar, and meeting friends in person.
After the break, he felt happier and more confident.
He realized that comparing himself to others on social media made him unhappy.
Now, he uses social media less and enjoys real life more.
A 16-year-old boy spent 9 hours daily on social media, leading to anxiety and depression.
A 30-day social media detox was recommended to address his symptoms.
Initial withdrawal symptoms included tremors, shortness of breath, and anxiety.
After the detox, Arav's sleep improved, and he re-engaged with hobbies and friends.
He now limits social media use to 60 minutes daily and focuses on internal validation.
- Who
- A 16-year-old boy named Arav
- What
- A 30-day social media detox
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- To address social anxiety, depression, and excessive social media use
- Age
- 16 years
- Daily Social Media Usage
- 9 hours
- Detox Duration
- 30 days
- Therapy Type
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Post-Detox Phone Use
- 60 minutes/day
- Symptoms Improved
- Depression, Anxiety, Sleep
- Hobbies Re-engaged
- Guitar, Basketball
- Medication Status
- Tapered and stopped