Hello, and thank you for reaching out and sharing your experience so openly.
What youâve describedârepeatedly creating and deleting social media and email accounts, followed by emotional discomfort and urges to reconnectâcan feel very confusing and overwhelming. This pattern may be linked to deeper emotional needs and conflictsâsuch as a struggle with identity, self-worth, fear of judgment, or a need for connection versus a desire for retreat. Itâs also possible that these behaviors are your mindâs way of coping with anxiety, uncertainty, or emotional overload.
While the short-term relief you feel after deleting an account is understandable, the longer-term distress and repeated urges to re-engage suggest that the core issue may not be about the platforms themselves, but about what they represent for you emotionally and psychologically.
Iâd encourage you to consider working with a psychologist through therapy.
In therapy you can explore:
What internal thoughts or feelings arise just before you decide to delete or create an account
What emotional needs these behaviors may be meeting
How to build healthier coping strategies and regain a sense of control and consistency in your digital and emotional life
Next Steps
Psychologist