How do you deal with an addiction to social media and doom scrolling?

Question

I spend 4 to 5 hours a day on my phone without meaning to. I pick it up when I am bored, anxious, or trying to avoid something. I feel worse after most scrolling sessions but I keep doing it. I have tried deleting apps but I always reinstall them. How do I actually break this habit?

alexander_white · Accepted Answer

The delete and reinstall cycle shows willpower alone is not enough. You need friction. Keep apps logged out so every use requires deliberate login. Move the apps to a folder on the last page of your phone. Make the unconscious habit conscious and slow it down.

ava_martinez · Answer

Replace the habit rather than just removing it. Your phone meets a need, boredom relief, anxiety management, social connection. Find what the scroll is doing for you and give that need a different outlet.

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