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I can’t keep doom scrolling so instead I have been playing games on my phone ;,) currently loving Starbrew cafe in work breaks at work because it’s timed
And starting Cooking Fever
My ADHD brain gets the dopamine without doom scrolling
Jan 28, 2025
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I recently quit a drug I was addicted to for years, and soon after started quiting major social media platforms using the same lessons I learned from getting sober!
Your brain is great at eventually returning to a natural baseline. But until that happens, You'll need replacement(s) to tide yourself over
Here are some options that have been helpful for me:
1. Coloring books + music. It might seem very childish, but its super fun and relaxing without putting you at the mercy of the algorithm or ads!
2. Frame reading as a scrolling replacement. Find some breezy, fun reads to start out with. Short story collections are good for this because its more digestable to read 15 stories over 400 pages than 1 story.
3. Going on walks *and leaving your phone at home*. It's exercise(always good), it puts you into the real world, and its an activity that can last pretty long.
4. Accountability to others. Tell your supportive loved ones that you're quiting social media. It gives you purpose, you're now doing it for yourself *and* others.
5. Phone calls. Bored but don't want to scroll? Call someone! Just put them on speaker and pretend they're in the room with you, just chat!
6. Last but not least, physically hang out with people *with your phone turned off*.
Jan 19, 2025
as a side effect of my job (and being me): I am chronically online and trying to fix that. this is my new home screen on my iPhone 15 Pro. I installed an app blocker so that when I shift into my custom minimal focus, only the default apps and what is on my home screen function.
its only been a few days but this paired with journaling when I’m “bored” instead of endlessly scrolling has already had a positive effect on my mental health. I can still freely browse on my desktop, but my phone is slowly turning into less and less of a dopamine sink and I think I’m gonna stick with it!!
Feb 8, 2024
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It’s helping me to stop checking my phone every 5 minutes.
Feb 11, 2024
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I can't even fucking cap no more, this is a really dark time for me
I'm goin' through a lot
(By a lot, you mean drugs?) Um, I wouldn't -
(Drugs?) No, it's a -, (no?) It's a natural plant
(No, I'm not judging) I'm not an addict
(I'm just sayin') I don't think -
(You wanna talk about it?) Uh
Jan 11, 2025
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I might be one of the few who had a young cool uncle who kept a Nintendo 64 and let me play Mario Party since I was maybe 5 or 6? I luvvvv Mario Party.
Super Mario Party was good but Jamboree hits!! I love, so much nostalgia, so much fun and I’m not my phone 10/10
Jan 11, 2025