Selena Gomez to quit Instagram, says it's addictive, unhealthy

US singer and actress, Selena Gomez has announced plans to quit Instagram which she says is “addictive” and “unhealthy” for her.

Talking to Wall Street Journal on her plans to quit the social media app, Selena Gomez who once quit the app stated that she only returned to promote her new musical work.

“I took a break off (Instagram) for a year, maybe a year and a half. I’d rather stay away from anything that’s going to make me feel like s**t,” she said.

“… I got back on (Instagram) because I was releasing music, but I just told my best friend Courtney (Lopez) yesterday, I’m going to have to take it off my phone again soon.”

She added that Instagram can be “unhealthy” for her addictive personality.

“They know I have an addictive personality, and it can be unhealthy,” she added

In 2017, she told Vogue that she freaked out when she learnt that she is the most followed person on Instagram. She also explained why she was "ghosting" on the platform.

“As soon as I became the most followed person on Instagram, I sort of freaked out,” she had said.

“It had become so consuming to me. It’s what I woke up to and went to sleep to, I was an addict, and it felt like I was seeing things I didn’t want to see, like it was putting things in my head that I didn’t want to care about. I always end up feeling like sh*t when I look at Instagram. Which is why I’m kind of under the radar, ghosting it a bit.”

She announced in September 2018 that she was quiting the platform. This she did with a picture showing her smiling.

“Mood lol (I was looking at myself in the mirror -like an idiot!) Update: taking a social media break. Again.” she said

“As much as I am grateful for the voice that social media gives each of us, I am equally grateful to be able to step back and live my life present to the moment I have been given. Kindness and encouragement only for a bit! Just remember- negative comments can hurt anybody’s feelings. Obvi.”

Selena Gomez only returned to the platform on January 14, 2019, with a happy New year message.

“It’s been awhile since you have heard from me, but I wanted to wish everyone a happy new year and to thank you for your love and support. Last year was definitely a year of self-reflection, challenges and growth. It’s always those challenges which show you who you are and what you are capable of overcoming. Trust me, it’s not easy, but I am proud of the person I am becoming and look forward to the year ahead. Love you all.”