SillyPancake

Reels, Shorts Addiction

This is worse addiction than smoking, drinking.

Haven't watched any short/reels for 5 days straight feeling like a void inside.

But its better, Watching reels/shorts would give a feeling of satisfaction because of the dopamine release. So seeking other experiences for that dopamine hit. Life is getting better.

15mo ago

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PerkyWalrus

Stealth15mo

Exactly the reason I deactivated Instagram. It's been a year now. Don't even feel the need to ever go back.

CosmicWalrus

Clever15mo

Great

ZippyBiscuit

Student15mo

Don't you feel fomo, yea sure u may not watch reels , but what happens when your frnds upload anything?

PeppyWalrus

Infosys15mo

How to get rid of that? Setting timer or digital wellbeing is not working for me 😃

SillyPancake

PhonePe15mo

Don't know man, tried everything
On a random day decided to not to scroll reels. not sure how long I can continue it but definitely benefits are there.

PerkyWalrus

CARS2415mo

Na na simple timer se kuch nhi chalega 😂

You'll set your timers, you might delete them, use the app for some more time, then put the timer again.
Now you need to prepare a sheet that depicts the sum of time used, now take a challenge for next week, to reduce by 10%.
In 2-3 months, you'll be a super good.

Agar aap achhe se data maintain kre toh, wrna waste

SqueakyCupcake

Stealth15mo

First of all uninstall them, use web app in desktop if you still crave for them.

Install ublock origin, and block reels and YouTube shorts for good from filter settings.

ZoomyPotato

Stealth15mo

Tough though. I set up 30+ digit of encrypted password just to set a barrier for myself after uninstalling. Now I remember each and every digit of password and seamlessly logging in. :P

SqueakyDumpling

Stealth15mo

Gym jao bhai

SillyPancake

PhonePe15mo

Next destination

CosmicTaco

Zomato15mo

I watch them bw sets and while planking ;_;

SqueakyBiscuit

Swiggy15mo

Delete the app and logout

ZippyBiscuit

Student15mo

U meant the opposite?😀

SqueakyBiscuit

Swiggy15mo

Ahh the logout from web version

TwirlyBiscuit

Kroll15mo

Not only this but the dopamine quality and quantity goes down as well so watching more reels would still not give happiness in the long run, been there done that

SillyPancake

PhonePe15mo

Never thought it this way.

ZippyBoba

Stealth15mo

EVERYONE LISTEN HERE'S THE HACK

Download the one sec app and pay 99 rupees. Add Instagram to the list and voila.

You can delete your timers but this will activate your slow brain and that'll talk you out of the mindless mania that's going to trap you.

I put the timer and installed this app, now I don't even have the urge to open the app because the moment I open I get disappointed because of the big ass wait screen of 10 seconds and then my brain probably attaches negative feeling to opening Instagram.

Also I have quiet mode on so that also contributes.

SillyPancake

PhonePe15mo

Is there no other way than torturing your brain?

PrancingWaffle

Amazon15mo

I think mindlessly scrolling reels and shorts is more of a torture than this..., right?🙃

BubblyCupcake

Stealth15mo

Instead of uninstalling the app, try turning off the notification and remove the app from the home screen

SillyPancake

PhonePe15mo

Level up bro

BubblyCupcake

Stealth15mo

It works for me dude. Can't say for others

PerkyUnicorn

Stealth15mo

I have also been through a similar situation where watching reels for atleast 2hrs felt like a ritual and as soon as it could capture me in its addiction trap. I turned off the notifications, and trust me, it's been over a year without reels. Life feels so much better by just focusing on ourselves rather than wasting time on these 30sec short videos. Hope this helps!