Instagram is a horrible place if you just want to follow your friends without distractions. Meanwhile you can create alternative feeds only including selected a

Instagram is a horrible place if you just want to follow your friends without distractions. Meanwhile you can create alternative feeds only including selected accounts, you can't set them as the default feed. You will also get tiktok-like shorts (called "reels", but generally the same thing: overprocessed 8 seconds long videos with little to no added value) in the default feed, in the "discovery" tab, and also in a dedicated reels tab. If you want to socialize more, look for an offline hobby and save your nerves.