I kept switching between 5 apps like a slot machine

I noticed one day that I was jumping between Instagram, Shorts , Reddit, and even random news apps without even thinking.
It was like I was hoping to find something that would finally satisfy me but nothing ever did.
This loop became so automatic, it honestly scared me a little. I’d lose hours every day just cycling between apps and not even enjoying any of it.
I’ve been using Ridan to break the loop. It filters out the content that’s designed to keep you hooked — so I still use my phone, but not in a mindless way.
I’m still working on it, but I’ve finally started to feel more in control.
Anyone else ever felt like your phone became a slot machine?