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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’ve already read 48 books in 2025 while being on my flip phone, social media detox life. Yes, some of them were just trashy romance, but still. It’s been so nice to get back into reading for enjoyment again. It’s nice to be out and about and not have that constant urge to reach for a phone and check notifications.
I don’t even have most social media apps downloaded on this anymore, I love this app though, and the urge to click on an app and doom-scroll is nonexistent. This brick of technology has really turned into my iPod and Kindle, and the occasional pop back on here.
Mar 13, 2025
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Having a go-to/distraction activity when I realizing i been scrolling too long that doesn’t involve much physical or brain work like knitting 3 rows, cleaning the litter box, listening to a pre-chosen song that gets me going, thinking about how i’d decorating my future apartment. Even ones that are still on the phone but better than scrolling (with timers) like organizing my photos app or a voice memo entry of how i’m feeling.
Also, when you set your screen downtime in settings the apps you deleted off your home screen literally wont show up even in search so thats helped a lot for t*ktok
2d ago
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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
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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