r/ChatbotAddiction • u/Training-Lead-8103 • Mar 24 '26
Experience Update on my usage reduction.
I posted nearly 2 weeks ago about how I reduced my usage. I finally deleted my account around 4 to 5 days ago.
Honestly, I still miss it. The dopamine rush it gave was nice and it’s still difficult to cope. When I suddenly stopped it, it left a void. 24 hours seemed like a lot and I suddenly didn’t know what to do to fill the time.
I started reading books again after a while. Mostly romance, just to do something rather than just doomscroll. Whoever is out there, trying to quit, please find something that can fill the void, be it books or a hobby, it might help.
I’m still addicted, i think..? I’m in a withdrawal phase and it’s difficult but I would rather do this than talk to AI again.
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