Lock in (connection is rotting your brain) [VIDEO]

[u/stevieartist]

https://youtu.be/ArjGU-26TnE?si=zzKmjlGpl4-b3pIl

There’s a tug-of-war between connection and isolation when it comes to healing, but society has brainwashed you into thinking connection is all you need. Our world is built to rely on connection—through social media, technology, and constant validation—to keep you controlled, distracted, and disconnected from your true self.

In this video, we’ll discuss:
- How connection in excess can strip away your autonomy.
- Why isolation, when done right, is necessary for true healing and self-discovery.
- How societal pressures and external influences shape your thoughts and choices, often at the cost of your authenticity.

When was the last time you made yourself happy without seeking validation from friends, family, or the online world? Isolation allows you to think for yourself, process emotions, and create a life that’s aligned with your values—not what others expect of you.

As an artist or creative, the more time we spend consuming others’ work, the more we lose our unique touch. It’s in moments of solitude, free from distractions, that we rediscover our authenticity.

If you feel lost, it’s time to step back, embrace stillness, and find your own path. Connection is powerful, but balance is key. Let’s break free together.

[u/GentleTaurus_1993]

I needed to watch this, thank you 🐐😊

[u/stevieartist → u/GentleTaurus_1993]

any time :)

[u/outoftownMD]

Sort of. It’s meaning making after the fact but I agree. Free will starts by clarifying with awareness where you are giving any part of yourself away. Self-examination clarifies who you are & who you aren’t, your thoughts, behaviours, culture, etc…

Step 1- Blaming. 99.9% are here, and most find themselves back here even when they find the value in step 2 (me included). Step 2 is taking ownership. Step 3 is remembering step 2 when you forget. Step 4 is forging new paths based on that which you own and making an invite for others to change, not that they HAVE to. You could have long ago but you didn’t. It took you a) going to a painful edge before you considered a new direction and all coping no longer work (against, most) or b) you saw the value and with curiosity pivoted before some pain set in c) you trusted the guidance of someone who had your best interest in mind.

Nobody & nothing NEEDS to change; but everything CAN.

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[u/xRo119]

u/stevieartist I understand your message, my feeling is, just don't hang around much in isolation or you'll see yourself embracing r/Schizoid community more. How would you go out of isolation in a healthy way tho?

[u/stevieartist → u/xRo119]

Intention is important, everything has to be done with intention. set goals and specific times for certain things. I like to do my thing for 5 days a week and allocate 2 evenings where I'll meet up with people. The rest of the week I'm locked in and limit the connection. I've really strengthened my connection with myself, my confidence and boundaries and I can really see it in my relationships with others

[u/SolutionEmergency903]

I enjoyed your insightful rant and would like to push back on some points. I believe a better word than “isolation” is “solitude”; seeking moments for yourself to recharge and recalibrate are a necessity. This can be a slippery slope though which can lead to withdrawal and non-participation in life, or isolation, which is negative. We need those around us- real flesh and blood people, to call us out and fortify us against the worst versions of ourselves else we end up in echo chambers. We all need the friend who points out our blind spots, reels us in and that is brave enough to tell us we have something stuck in our teeth. I agree that mimicking trends, not thinking for ourselves, copying others is embellished by social media however, it’s been going on for years. “The Century of the Self” explains this way better than I ever could- I highly recommend. To me, social media encourages lack of connection, or better said: pacifies real connection with a false one while encouraging impulsivity, short attention spans, and immediate gratification, all of which makes “real life” seem pretty dull. I don’t mean to discourage and am not trying to be “right”, just wanted to try and add to the conversation. Have a wonderful day!!

[u/SwordfishSerious5351]

Personally, it's literally just the decentralization of content production... anyone can make content now and you no longer just compete with your local friends/schoolmates, you compete globally with literal curated personas where certain things are cool or not cool, as black/whtie thinking gets your more traction! Just look at the way Fast Moving Consumer Goods cycles have gotten ever faster - Prime drinks being a premier example of the hype trains.

I absolutely self-isolate right now after a 7y relationship and for 4 months (not even hugged another Human lol) but I focus on lifting&cardio, learning, etc

Seriously recommend you watch this video, more scientific take on what you're saying here

Psychiatrist Explains Why Life Isn't Fun (Anhedonia)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZMWdRnm8Wg

I think you're generalizing too much, I think it's mostly terminally on social media/partying people ... nto sure I agree with the rest of us who are pursuing STEM and similar worthwhile endeavours etc lol.

[u/SwordfishSerious5351 → u/SwordfishSerious5351]

ok nvm just hit 6:30 lol.

Yeah, you would love this video above ^