Has anyone actually beat social media addiction? What helped you the most?

Hey, I’m seriously trying to break the cycle of endless scrolling — Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts… I feel like my brain doesn’t work properly anymore.

I’ve tried deleting apps, but I always end up reinstalling them.

Has anyone here really managed to quit or significantly cut down on social media?

I’m not looking for general advice like “go read a book” — I want specific strategies or mindset shifts that actually worked for you.

Let’s make this a mini thread of real success stories. What was your turning point? What do you do now instead of scrolling?

Posted Jul 21, 2025, 9:25 AM UTC

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