Has anyone here overcome a serious social media addiction?
I’m not talking about casually scrolling for an hour. I mean constantly opening Reddit, Instagram, Facebook or other platforms throughout the day.
The strange thing is that I’ve even deleted my Reddit account before, but I still found myself reading Reddit without an account. It’s like my brain is always searching for more information, reassurance or something new to read.
It has been going on for years and I feel like it’s becoming compulsive. I waste so much time, struggle to stop, and even when I know it’s making my anxiety worse, I keep going back.
I’ve also tried app blockers like ScreenZen and other screen time limits, but I always end up finding ways around them. I’ll disable them, change the settings, use my browser instead of the app, or find another workaround. It’s like I know exactly what I’m doing, but I can’t stop myself.
If you’ve experienced something similar:
- What helped you break the cycle?
- Was it related to anxiety, OCD, or something else?
- Did therapy help?
I’m not a teenager, I’m almost 30 so an adult with a serious problem. I have a lot of anxiety.
I’d really appreciate hearing from people who’ve actually been through this.