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Continuously creating social media id
Till 2018 I had only one fb,insta and email, suddenly after 2018 march I started to create fb,ig and Gmail accounts multiple and again delete them after few days,like in 2018,I don't remember exactly though I made 4- 5 accounts,In 2019 also 5,In 2020 I made 10 accounts,In 2021 I created 5 more,In 2022 it was more than 5,2023 - 5,2024- 10,2025 - 10 till now,I don't even know why I do that each and every time,and suddenly after few days of creating an id I start to feel like no no no no I can't keep this, let's delete it man, let's delete it,but after few days I start crave for social media and again create new handle,not reactivate the old one,can you help me?
One week back again I created one fb,insta and Gmail,From today I am again feeling to delete these,but deleting them will again lead me to create another ids(I know this) because after few days I will start to feel that I have become isolated from the world while I feel relieved when I delete those, it's like I have no control
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OC symptoms, please consult for medication and psychotherapy,
don't waste time here and there., end up with nothing
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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
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Hi, thank you for sharing this so openly. It sounds like you’re stuck in a cycle that feels beyond your control: the repeated creation and deletion of accounts might be your way of coping with some inner tension or anxiety. These patterns often signal underlying emotional distress, and addressing them through therapy can help you gain clarity and control.
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Consult a professional who can help you identify the root of anxiety, and help manage this maladaptive coping mechanism.
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You’re caught in a compulsive cycle—creating and deleting social media accounts to cope with inner discomfort. It brings short-term relief but leaves you feeling isolated, leading to another urge to reconnect. This often comes from anxiety, identity confusion, or fear of being judged.
Therapy can help break this loop by addressing the root thoughts and emotions behind the urge.
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Dr. Sunil Nagar
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17 yrs exp
Rewa
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Dr. Chitra Jain
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6 yrs exp
Mumbai
Understanding the purpose of such behaviours may be helpful in learning to manage them. This is a maladaptive behavior and replacing it with a healthy one maybe helpful. Therapy and/or medication can help.
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Dr. Shailaja Bandla
Addiction Psychiatrist
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Vijayawada
Hi.. will need further history regarding the same to advise appropriately. Consult online for further evaluation and management
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