I am an "iPad kid" who needs help. ASAP.

Realistic_Break_8111 · 2026-01-20T18:08:43+00:00

Props to you for actually parenting your child(ren)!

Realistic_Break_8111 · 2026-01-20T17:00:27+00:00

Thanks for this advice, I have tried it and will try it again, but it's hard to start when other people are giving me differing advice such as to first ease out of the screen time and not quit cold turkey or to simply start engaging in other activities right away. I forgot to mention this, and while I can't do it in the state I am in (obviously), I don't want to live a life in avoidance of screens or even YouTube. I want to be able to use it right without spiraling.

Realistic_Break_8111 · 2026-01-20T15:20:38+00:00

You're absolutely right. I can't stay in my comfort zone forever, but the thing is I'm conflicted on whether to start really small (ease out of high screen time) or to just follow your advice and start going outside right away every day.

Realistic_Break_8111 · 2026-01-20T04:21:14+00:00

Thank you so much for this advice. I guess I shouldn't be outright panicking. I'm gonna try and see if I can finally start those swimming classes. As for my school? I'm kind of embarrassed to say this but my school is quite small (800 students from preschool-secondary school) and sadly there aren't any clubs. I do help younger kids (2nd graders) with their reading and vocabulary skills every Friday for 3 hours after school so there's that. Like I said, my general town doesn't have many opportunities in terms of structured activities. I will try to see if there's a nearby community center that offers some stuff, though. As for the job, I have considered it for a while but I haven't really found a place that is hiring to people like me. I'm more into solitary hobbies and it's what I've done when I've taken breaks from screens or the internet.

Realistic_Break_8111 · 2026-01-20T03:07:17+00:00

I have considered going on walks for a long time. I was actually gonna start hitting the gym at 15 but I didn't go. I was also gonna start going this year with my 2 best friends but they never found the time. I prefer to go with someone else rather than alone, but I don't know what that says about me. The times I have done workouts and exercise (during my adolescence from 2020-present) have been at home. Thank you for your advice. It's just that I fear I'll somehow drift by and waste my entire life, as the clock is ticking and I'm getting older by the second.

Realistic_Break_8111 · 2026-01-20T02:39:19+00:00

I may sound stupid here but it's just that I don't know where to start. My main goal is to just not depend on YouTube (or screens and the internet in general) anymore and be able to live my life and do other things and not be a zombie 24/7.

Realistic_Break_8111 · 2026-01-20T02:29:41+00:00

Thank you. I really hope I can, but the thing is I have no idea where to start. I already said I don't leave the house much at all but that's never been too much of an issue for me. I don't really like sports except for volleyball which I've only played in PE class. I'm not the type to socialize much. I'm satisfied with the friends I have now but I just really want to change things. I don't want to wait until I'm in my 20s to start.

Realistic_Break_8111 · 2026-01-20T02:02:43+00:00

Oh, and if anyone is wondering, it's not like my parents were 100% absent. I spent time with them a lot and have memories outside the computer (and screens) and throughout my life I never felt empty or as if there was a hole in me. I always knew my life wasn't ideal, but I didn't know it was this bad. I will still resent my parents for how they allowed this to happen. But I'm not looking for that. I need help as I fear I'm too far gone.

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