Hooked: Social media is ruining your life, but you're still using it (A Digital Crisis: Human Computer Interaction and the Dangers of Digital Immersion

by J.A. Thomas

“You are not your selfie. You are so much more.” – J.A. Thomas In Delete Me , renowned mental health researcher and social media addiction consultant J.A. Thomas offers proven methods that any teen, ‘tween, or parent can use to identify social media dependence, as well as video game overexposure and cell phone addictions - and their symptoms in children, teenagers and adults. As a former Big Tech platform programmer, Thomas draws from a unique insider perspective that exposes how technology companies like TikTok, Facebook, Twitter and Snapchat use social media marketing, internet manipulation, and thought control to alter teen behavior and control consumer buying decisions. So, it’s time to ‘Swipe Left’… and DELETE social media! In Delete Me , you will learn an easy, but very effective 7-Step program (D.S.M. 7) that any teenager and their parents can use to cure the cancer that is social media reliance - and improve self-esteem for teens, allow them to find new friends in the “real world” outside of their cell phones, and overcome self-doubt, negativity, and social isolation that are all caused by too much screen time. In this life-changing social media addiction book, you will The methodologies introduced in D.S.M. 7 insist in total abstinence from all social media applications, as key to driving us towards richer and more meaningful ways of living, by connecting us back to the world beyond the tiny blue screen. So, now is the perfect time to get your teenagers off their cell phones and back to finding happiness and living life to its fullest! "Parents. PLEASE READ THIS BOOK. This is a must-read for both parents and kids. It's time to get off social media. […] As a cop and public safety professional, I can tell you so many first-hand accounts of how social media is not only a gateway to the illicit substance & sex trades, violence, and self-harm, but also an addictive and dangerous substance in and of itself.” - Todd Byron, Ret. Law Enforcement Officer and Fire Fighter Page Up and Order Now.

98 pages, Paperback

Published December 12, 2021

About the author

Jennifer lives in St. Clair Shores, Michigan with her brilliant son and a couple of adorable felines. When she isn't bludgeoning the keyboard working on her latest novel, she loves to read, knit, and contemplate her next tattoo, while simultaneously indulging in all things ice cream.

Reviews

[Kendra Tucker · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book will open your eyes to the literal dangers and underlying intent of social media, big and small. It is slightly repetitive in areas but over all a quick read packed full on pertinent information. It is truly time for our world to wake up, look up from their screens and realize the risks. I have already “deleted” my accounts on FB and Insta, as he proved deactivating and “boundaries” are not enough, they are actually addiction presenting itself. We will also stick to our convictions that our children will not have any access to social media; the dangers lurking and targeting them are just too much! Thank you to author for his investigative work and willingness to share.