Hi Hivers!!
Waking up at midnight time has now become my thing and this gives me the opportunity to join the owl and make my entry for this contest.
Lately, I discovered there's a certain habit I've noticed about myself that I don't mention often, but it has become nearly impossible to ignore. When night comes and the light is low, irrespective of how busy or productive my day is , Facebook find its way into my hands and thus has become my most addicted app at night.
After I woke up around after 2am today to pee which I often did everyday and it's usually took me a while to fall back asleep and this was prompt me to pick my phone up. But immediately I did pick up my phone, Facebook is the only app I stay glued to
Recently, I started my own page on Facebook app and I have been putting up with growing up my page and monetize it but I couldn't just find my way around it during the day time because of distraction and sometimes overwhelming.
But at night, Facebook feels very different compared to daytime. Because at midnight, it feels more personal, quiet and no distractions as well. And it's that time I always find my way around Facebook and do all what I have to do growing my page gradually.
And another thing that makes Facebook so addictive for me at night is the mix of familiarity and unpredictability. I never know what I’ll see next. It could be an old friend’s update, a motivational post that hits too close to home the or a funny random video that makes me laugh when I least expect it. That uncertainty keeps me glued. My brain keeps waiting for “just one more” interesting post before I sleep.
Night time is also when my thoughts are loudest. The day keeps me busy, but night gives space for reflection and Facebook fills that space. Sometimes it distracts me from overthinking. Other times, it fuels comparison, making me measure my quiet moments against other people’s highlight reels. I start questioning my own pace when I see someone’s achievement. Or I’ll see someone’s struggle and feel both gratitude and empathy. Facebook becomes a mirror, reflecting emotions I didn’t even realize were there.
There’s also comfort in not feeling alone or lonely. While lying in my bed, scrolling through Facebook, it feels like the world is still awake with me. Someone is posting, someone is commenting, someone reacting and that kind of stuff. Even there’s connectionin in silence, . That sense of shared presence makes it harder to put my phone down.
The addiction comes with a cost, i won't lie because sleep is delayed while mornings feel heavier. Sometimes I wake up wishing I had rested instead of scrolling, scrolling and scrolling. I realize that while Facebook gives me connection, it also quietly steals time I supposed used for resting, reflection, or even silence.
But right now, I’m learning to become more intentional with my nights to recognize when scrolling is relaxation and when it’s simply avoidance. Facebook isn’t the enemy, but unchecked, it becomes a bedtime companion I never even invited.
Some nights I still scroll like today and right now. Other nights, I try to choose rest instead. It’s a work in progress one night at a time. But right now Facebook is the only app I'm addicted to.
# This post is published around 4am
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