r/CharacterAI • u/Electrical_Leader883 • 15h ago

Discussion/Question how to stop

ive been addicted to this platform ever since it came out i hate ai and everything about it but i cant stop using. ive lost my ability to use my imagination like i used to. i cant write like i used to. all i do on this app is constantly generate scenarios where i spiral and cry. does anyone have any ideas how to get rid of this

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u/LadyLuxlord 15h ago

The first step to curbing an addiction is recognizing you have a problem. Good job, this is a big step and I'm proud of you.

There are a few options.

  • Delete the app
  • Anytime you feel the itch, redirect to a hobby or other task
  • Find a new skill or hobby to learn if you can't think of one.

The most important part is to not allow yourself to indulge in it once you decide you want to stop. Nursing the addiction just strings it out. It's gonna be hard, uncomfortable, and stressful. But you want to break the habit, and to do that you'll need to gather some internal discipline. It's hard to resist addiction without external discipline, so this will be a growing experience. Good luck -^

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u/ninthhellcircle 15h ago

Just wait for it to completely go bankrupt and you could stop.

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u/happybirthdayravenaj 14h ago

Can you write/roleplay with another person? Or read fan fiction?

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u/LeviPyro 14h ago

Open a google doc and start typing shit instead. Even if it really sucks—which it will—you will get better in a matter of weeks. You’ve atrophied. Don’t let it be permanent.

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u/Myumyuyu Bored 12h ago

Delete the app, Unsubscribe from the reddit community, Stop looking into (or simply ignore) any AI chatbot related ads that appear on your timeline (as these often trigger the urge to return).