The escape is the trap
You scroll to numb yourself. But what you’re really doing is avoiding silence, boredom, or your own thoughts.
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You think it helps. It doesn't. You open Instagram to relax. Just a quick scroll. But ten minutes later, you just cant stop yourself
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