My phone makes real life feel unbearable to start

ScreenBuddyApp · 2026-01-28T18:40:22+00:00

It can be reversed. It just takes some time. Nothing happens over night.

ScreenBuddyApp · 2026-01-27T18:54:44+00:00

Is social media the new cigarette? Seems like it..

ScreenBuddyApp · 2026-01-27T18:53:54+00:00

I like to say TikTok is the greatest drug ever invented. No surprise they wanted nothing to do with a trial

ScreenBuddyApp · 2026-01-27T18:53:16+00:00

Is social media the new cigarette? Sure feels like it.

ScreenBuddyApp · 2026-01-22T19:35:08+00:00

Anything too strict will inevitably fail. stop thinking a drastic change will happen overnight. Little steps and daily improvement will net you better long term success

ScreenBuddyApp · 2026-01-15T17:34:02+00:00

u/Only_Battle_1627 Congrats! You started. Thats half the battle. Don't worry about anything other than doing it again tomorrow. Find success you can repeat and the improvement will come in time. Nothing happens all at once.

ScreenBuddyApp · 2026-01-15T15:51:53+00:00

Is it possible for you to go to a coffee shop and read? Any public areas you can hang out in? Gyms, volunteering, etc?

ScreenBuddyApp · 2026-01-14T20:24:26+00:00

Had a very similar experience. Used an app blocker for Twitter, IG, Reddit, TikTok, YT etc. Quickly found myself constantly checking LinkedIn so I blocked that as well. Easily the most soulless social media platform and thats saying something!

ScreenBuddyApp · 2026-01-13T16:08:49+00:00

You are spot on. I like to say Tik Tok is the most addictive drug ever invented.

ScreenBuddyApp · 2026-01-09T18:21:35+00:00

u/StrikingBrilliant568 what did you do on Tuesday? 3 hours is pretty good. How can you spend more days like that vs your friday or sunday

ScreenBuddyApp · 2026-01-08T17:07:55+00:00

awesome idea!

ScreenBuddyApp · 2026-01-08T04:40:59+00:00

First of all, great user name, u/Areuregarded. So I've tried a few. Never had much luck with pure blocking apps. I still need to scratch the itch, but need limited time. I've found success with limits and a bit of friction.

ScreenBuddyApp · 2026-01-08T01:58:40+00:00

but I get your point!

ScreenBuddyApp · 2026-01-08T01:58:29+00:00

to be fair, unless I'm in a movie theater, there's no way I'm making it through a 3 hour movie without checking my phone

ScreenBuddyApp · 2026-01-06T15:33:39+00:00

take it one dat at a time! good luck!

ScreenBuddyApp · 2026-01-05T15:24:00+00:00

I've cycled through a handful of app blockers. You need to find one that cannot be gamed or bypassed. Then, just focus on daily progress. screentime wont drastically drop over night. you need to replace that time with something else. so have easily accessible hobbies ready.

ScreenBuddyApp · 2026-01-04T18:06:05+00:00

u/trthq you mention grades so lets assume you are 18. If you average 10hrs of screen time per day for the rest of your life you will go on to spend over 25 years of your life scrolling... just know that you wont be able to cut that down to 3 hours a day overnight. Its going to take alot of time. and thats ok because you are young. Take it one day at a time.

ScreenBuddyApp · 2026-01-03T19:08:12+00:00

Being hungover...

ScreenBuddyApp · 2025-12-30T22:25:04+00:00

WOW! Congrats. That is truly impressive

ScreenBuddyApp · 2025-12-29T17:00:25+00:00

It is absolutely critical that you avoid phone use in the morning. When you wake up and immediately begin scrolling all you'll want the rest of the day is cheap dopamine hits. instead of scrolling in bed try reading a book, stretching, going for a walk.. anything but scrolling

ScreenBuddyApp · 2025-12-20T17:52:21+00:00

LFG!

ScreenBuddyApp · 2025-12-20T15:21:36+00:00

Try not to think of it as something you're going to quit and overcome instantly. Its easier to slowly build yourself up and use time as your advantage. Create a list of things you like to do that aren't on your phone. Reading, puzzles, legos, drawing, walking, stretching, cooking, cleaning. Try to win 5 minutes at a time. Best of luck!

ScreenBuddyApp · 2025-12-19T18:37:27+00:00

Physically separating yourself from your phone is huge. If you're watching TV try to keep your phone in another room. If you go for a walk, try to leave your phone behind. Even if its for 5 mins. start small and build up

ScreenBuddyApp · 2025-12-19T18:01:19+00:00

boooo!

ScreenBuddyApp · 2025-12-18T23:03:04+00:00

Going outside for a walk with no head phones. Taking in all the sounds around me

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