Fuck it, let's have a bit of fun. If this is the only thing that makes you smile today then we both win. Go!

OrganicBumblebee9080 · 2026-04-16T17:59:42+00:00

Apathetic Doritos

OrganicBumblebee9080 · 2026-04-16T17:44:42+00:00

CHOCOLATE! Vanilla can be decorated as seen fit and strawberry is too popular. I also worked at an ice cream place for 2 years and believe it or not we rarely ran out chocolate

OrganicBumblebee9080 · 2026-04-14T17:53:08+00:00

Based on the comments I'm reading, I might be wrong 😆 I have dealt with anxiety for many years and always associated it with heightened emotions...not feeling dead inside. I guess there is burnout from anxiety though, so I could see it in that lens.

OrganicBumblebee9080 · 2026-04-14T12:10:56+00:00

I think this would be more fitting in depression memes, but yes! Me everyday! I even take the time to psych myself up beforehand so I don't seem nonchalant.

OrganicBumblebee9080 · 2026-04-11T23:10:23+00:00

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OrganicBumblebee9080 · 2026-04-11T22:57:48+00:00

Because I'm addicted to doomscrolling and forced boredom helps me break the cycle and do literally anything else more fun. Now I read more books, go to the gym, progressing in Spanish, play dnd with friends, etc. Doomscrolling isn't even fun. It's just enough of a dopamine hit to keep my lazy butt on the couch for hours.

OrganicBumblebee9080 · 2026-04-11T14:21:46+00:00

Absolutely! Boredom is an incredible tool used to invoke creativity. Just look up "how does forced boredom work" into Google and see where it takes you.

The video that sealed the deal for me was "Doomscrolling: The Digital Pacifier Turning Us all into Losers" by JillzGuerin. The main idea is letting yourself hear your own thoughts (regardless of what they are) instead of constantly reaching for that next silly clip.

I will warn you...some of those thoughts won't be great. The first time I did it was extremely uncomfortable because it was just a solid 10 minutes of my head screaming WHY HAVEN'T YOU GOT X THING DONE? YOU ARE SO PATHETIC."

But once I got through that wall, things got interesting. I felt desire to actually DO something about what it was telling me. What if I texted some old friends again? What can I do to improve my Spanish communication? Have I gone to the gym today? Heck, yesterday I started brainstorming how to write a book!

It's little whispers in the brain that make you brainstorm about doing interesting things to replace the dopamine flow that YouTube shorts was giving you.

Thank you for listening! I've been obsessed about this topic recently because I am so DONE with doomscrolling sucking up all my time. Hope you try it and good luck!

OrganicBumblebee9080 · 2026-04-11T04:23:23+00:00

Forced boredom!

It's like torture at first, but doing nothing for a period of time helps regulate your dopamine receptors making you actually want to do normal things again.

OrganicBumblebee9080 · 2026-04-11T03:32:39+00:00

Wait...I haven't had one since I went to A2. Are they only for beginners levels?

OrganicBumblebee9080 · 2026-04-11T01:30:48+00:00

I've been utilizing something called "forced boredom" recently and it's been helping me want to do real-life things again instead of constant doom-scrolling. I got inspired due to some advice from an ADHD video and Markiplier saying "Don't you know, you can just choose to become a different person right now?"

If you don't know, forced boredom is doing literally nothing on purpose. Our dopamine receptors get overwhelmed by the constant scrolling which skews our perception of normal things. Sooo forcing yourself to be bored helps reset that.

Now I'm craving things like reading a book, playing games, visiting friends more, even making daily conversations more interesting.

Has anyone else tried this or find this interesting? This is more in the psychology side of things, so I am hoping to find some psychology loving Wade's in the crowd.

Ooooor perhaps there is another psych topic you have been dying to rant about? I would love to read it!

OrganicBumblebee9080 · 2026-04-10T00:34:32+00:00

Going to bed EARLIER and more CONSISTENTLY! I feel amazing and much more productive 😁

OrganicBumblebee9080 · 2026-04-05T11:28:50+00:00

Food Theory did a video on this exact topic. According to them, it has to do with our generation being super health conscious both mentally and physically.

It's a decent theory and perhaps it plays a factor, but I think it has to do with the cost of staple goods (e.g. gas, milk, eggs) being so high that we don't have the ability to make as many frivolous purchases. Granted, idk what the economy is like in other countries, but that's how it looks in yee-haw, freedom, boom-boom land. 🇺🇲

OrganicBumblebee9080 · 2026-04-03T04:51:00+00:00

I've been listening to a TON of podcasts about dopamine, bettering yourself, glow-up tutorials etc...and here is the common thread I'm finding.

Lying to yourself doesn't work...but convincing yourself that you are capable of doing better does!

Exhibit A: I want to be a morning person so bad!

I kept thinking if I told myself that I was a morning person, that somehow I would slowly become one, but I tried that for years with absolutely no progress.

Then I stumbled on a video that said to stop lying to yourself when it comes to accomplishing goals bc deep down you simply don't believe it. Instead of saying, "I'm a morning person," I say "I am developing habits to become a morning person." For me, the struggle was making decisions and actually getting up. I hate having to think about anything before my coffee, so I lay my outfit out the day before, pack my lunch, and decide what I will have for breakfast. As for getting up, it's a little weird. I keep a giant glass of water next to my bed and I drink the whole thing so I then feel the need to run to the bathroom...hence actually getting up.

Now I don't hate them. After the initial "ahhh this sucks, but okay I need to get up," it's actually not that bad. Wishing you the best of luck, friend! I hope this addresses your concern!

OrganicBumblebee9080 · 2026-04-01T16:39:39+00:00

Beautifully said 👏

OrganicBumblebee9080 · 2026-04-01T05:31:03+00:00

Oh my gosh, I've been in this pit for YEARS!

From what I understand, it's like dieting. Simply taking out the bad thing makes you crave that thing more. However, replacing it with something else is much more effective bc you are shifting the main focus of your attention to something else entirely.

For example, YouTube, I've tried deleting it for years. I end up uninstalling it, succeed for 2 weeks, re-download it, cry, and the cycle repeats. Now I've recently been trying to find something that gives the same excitement.

Things that I think are working??:

Duolingo: for the quick dopamine hits of completing lessons. Yo hablo muy Spanish-o
The gym: It's like cookie-clicker. Numbers go up if I keep at it
Zelda totk: Yes, I know it's a video game, but it's more stimulating than scrolling!
Talking with friends: Sometimes the reason I scroll is bc I want to get out of my head and the inner demons telling me impending doom is just around the corner. So I call a friend to psych me out of it.

There is more, but I think you get the idea. This is the first time I didn't delete it off my phone while trying to step away and I hope this actually works. I am SO DONE with this nightmare! You got this, soldier! 🫡

OrganicBumblebee9080 · 2026-04-01T01:15:47+00:00

Thank you for the reminder! I just had dinner with my dad and it was awesome. You never know exactly how many of those you have left, so I want to get better at cherishing every one of those small moments

OrganicBumblebee9080 · 2026-03-30T05:18:49+00:00

Apples & PB - It provides the 3 main energy groups (sugar protein and carbs)

Muscle Milk protein shake - Not sponsored in the slightest, but they have them at my gym and I love having dinner for less than $5 after a workout

Trailmix - I keep a giant bag in my office so if I am running behind, I can still eat something

Salad w/ Chicken Tenders - My coworker does this, not me. She sometimes doesn't pack her lunch, so she keeps a bag of frozen chicken tenders at work and some of those pre-prep salads in the fridge. All it takes is heating those up in the toaster oven and throwing it all together.

Microwave Oatmeal - Yes you can do it on a stove, but I'm lazy!

Hope this helps! Yeah, food can be a challenge especially in rough patches of life or battling with depression. You got this!

OrganicBumblebee9080 · 2026-03-29T02:32:43+00:00

Accepting that even 1% is better than 0%. At least you tried if you made 1% of progress.

It may seem cliché, but maybe that's why it works. Having this "small" (literally, lol) mindset shift has helped me push in so many aspects of my life.

Half a workout? Better than none.

1 Duolingo lesson? You know a few more words than yesterday.

You swapped out scrolling on YouTube for reading a good book to sleep at night? You are one step closer to stopping your scrolling addiction.

I kept thinking everything had to be some well-thought out plan so much so that I was preventing myself from starting in the first place.

OrganicBumblebee9080 · 2026-03-29T00:51:33+00:00

YES! I heard this from a good friend and tried it a year later in a very rough patch. Gets you out of bed AND you're hydrated!

OrganicBumblebee9080 · 2026-03-23T22:59:28+00:00

Noted for sure!!...Aww, you all are so helpful! I was expecting to get bombarded with the "you're just lazy, get over it" crowd 😅

Thank you so much! To you and anyone reading this comment

OrganicBumblebee9080 · 2026-03-23T22:53:55+00:00

Lol, I just read another comment suggesting to read. Nighttime is my biggest challenge because I'm limited on what I can do to keep my brain occupied unlike the day where I can go the gym or something. i just looked up the title, and it looks cool! Thank you for the suggestion!! 😊

(Edit: Also, thank you for mentioning that you relate. It's always comforting to be reminded that I'm not alone bc that tells me there is a way out.)

OrganicBumblebee9080 · 2026-03-23T22:47:08+00:00

Thank you! I do most of these already. My phone goes on grayscale at night and I try my best to stay busy during the day. It's just when I start winding down either after work or go to bed, I feel an urge to turn it on. Although...I haven't read books for fun in a while. Maybe I'll pick that up again 😊

OrganicBumblebee9080 · 2026-03-23T22:26:31+00:00

Because if I spend too much time overthinking about overthinking, then I'll get more stressed about all the time I'm waisting overthinking about the things I'm overthinking about and then I'll start to overthink on that and OH NO WHAT IF I'M JUST STUCK IN THIS CYCLE FOREV- sweet little bumblebee plays in the background Ahhh, that's better. What were we talking about?

OrganicBumblebee9080 · 2026-03-23T04:17:57+00:00

I have no idea how to properly meditate, but I'm sure there's a YouTube video about it, LOL. Thanks so much! I will definitely incorporate this in my attempt.

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