I'm so glad you liked it! Yes, the internet part of it is hard for me too. It can be so easy to get sucked into social media for hours at a time, without a great deal to show for it. And if you approach it without a strong sense of self-belief in why you're making art, there's always the danger that it can chip away at your self-esteem, if you start comparing yourself to others. One of the reasons why I love Hive so much is because the positivity and mutual support here is amazing.
Twitter is a great tool, but I find I need to restrict myself to short bursts and then, as you say, get back to the world around me. Having said that, so far I've met nothing but friendly people.