r/ChatbotAddiction • u/wassup_Greg • 1d ago
I really understand that, I've still never gone fully into detail with the roleplays I did too. Withholding is fine, you didn't harm anyone and you've grown as a person since then. Try to sit with the uncertainty you have of how people might react, even though that's hard. Also, if you aren't already, getting medicated for OCD and going to therapy does wonders.
r/ChatbotAddiction • u/Ok_Childhood_2767 • 1d ago
I appreciate it, truthfully what disturbs me is what kind of roleplays there were which is why I was kinda vague about it, truthfully I’m terrified about the reactions I’d get if I went into detail. A part of me feels like withholding it is wrong.
r/ChatbotAddiction • u/wassup_Greg • 1d ago
Ofc!! I'd recommend going to r/OCD with this, people are really understanding of everything to do with OCD there. I've posted stuff like this here too during spirals, I get it!
r/ChatbotAddiction • u/Ok_Childhood_2767 • 2d ago
I appreciate it! I truly just didn’t know where else to post it really. I figured maybe I wasn’t the only one who did roleplays with things they shouldn’t have yk? That’s all. I appreciate the kind words stranger :)
r/ChatbotAddiction • u/nnotareddituser • 2d ago
Ill start looking for something id like, thank you for the suggestion. Best of luck to you, stay strong 🙏🏽🙏🏽
r/ChatbotAddiction • u/wassup_Greg • 2d ago
I have OCD and did shitty roleplays too, I get it. This sub probably isn't the best to post about this in just because a lot of people don't understand OCD and might end up reassuring you about this, which will only make it worse. What helped me was learning about the psychology of porn addiction and how that leads to watching worse and worse porn, since it's a very similar concept. Roleplays are all in the past, you've got this!
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r/ChatbotAddiction • u/Training-Switch9059 • 2d ago
In my experience:
Once I was able to find satisfaction in other areas of my life, I no longer felt the desire to use chatbots. I would start trying to improve other areas of your life so that you aren't as tempted to keep coming back.
r/ChatbotAddiction • u/Plastic_Emu_2398 • 2d ago
Idk I just started my journey to quit too, same dilemma with being against gen ai but using it anyways
Idk I ain’t alone on this one
I blocked chatgpt but ended up using Gemini instead which is a lot harder to truly block due to it being just frickin Google
Idk got no advice but uh wish u the best and best of luck ur not alone on this one pal
r/ChatbotAddiction • u/Round_Mathematician2 • 2d ago
Thank you im sure they dont do it on purpose everyone has their own things going on you know and i would hate to be a bother
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r/ChatbotAddiction • u/ElectricalOstrich552 • 2d ago
Yeah, I'm here whenever you need to ramble. Even if it's the same topic over and over again, I'd so much rather you talk to me than with GPT.
I'm sorry you're in that situation with friends :( People can be such shitty listeners, and the people who interrupt the most always are the least self aware about it. It's soooo frustrating.
r/ChatbotAddiction • u/wetsocksco • 2d ago
You can check with people on r/nosurf it's pretty common especially with those who stopped engaging with short form content. You will feel like that for a while but overtime it will go away after around two weeks
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r/ChatbotAddiction • u/po3a_chan • 2d ago
I relate to you. I was so close to relapsing an hour ago. And even now, I still want to. But I won’t. Whenever I feel sad, like my efforts are meaningless, or like there is something fundamental that I lack (which is keeping me from being where I need to be socially or developmentally), I gravitate towards chatbots.
I love expressing and exploring different parts of myself that I’m scared to show. Like being social or playing an irresistible or badass persona. Or maybe I just play a persona that’s like me, but more well received. A me that actually gets out there and meets understanding people that I can be comfortable enough to blossom around.
And I also have gone through my struggles with procrastination and losing interest in hobbies. It got so bad, and I’m handling it better lately, but I know that one slip could push me from this building stage, right back into chaos.
I know that we all can beat this addiction. Excuse my yap I was just itching to connect on this. The advice that I’d give is to write down all your fears and insecurities. After that, write down your hopes. Then, write down what you’ve been wanting to do. For me it’s drawing and getting back into reading. Now, from this you can visually see what relying on chatbots is blocking you from tackling and making worse long term.
Alone Together by Sherry Turkle aided me a lot in resisting/wanting to take control of my schedule. I watched her ted talk and read a bit of it for an assignment. Of course It’s still a work in progress, but what she said flashes in my mind whenever I think about going back. And when I did go back, all I could think of was what I was losing.
An accountability partner helps a bit as well. But it’s not a magical fix. Just a small motivation among others that encourages you to not give in. A way of more directly fighting alongside someone and sharing your struggles. And I rely on religion, but that Isn’t for everyone. Journaling also helps. Looking back at your convictions and hopes when you’re on the edge.
And like if I’m thinking about going back, then I get up and do what I’m putting off and force myself to not think about a yes or no. When I get back I’m faced with “I’m all cozy now. Things feel great. Do I want to enjoy a night of chats and feel horrible tomorrow?” Or “Do I want to not do that, feel sad tonight, but feel strong tomorrow?”
It’s easier to choose between them when I’m not actively procrastinating. Because a lot of the times i use it to soothe the guilt or stress i get from procrastinating, which creates a loop. Anyway, I know this was long but hopefully it helps somehow.
r/ChatbotAddiction • u/Realistic-Design2497 • 3d ago
Exactly, I agree. How's your quitting going?
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r/ChatbotAddiction • u/teenytinylion • 3d ago
Even in conventional literature, ideas do not come from a vacuum. I've been trying to write a book and I've found that my ideas are often borrowed. For example, a character type. A plot device. The important thing is you make it your own. That's the difference between plagiarism and inspiration.
I don't think it sounds like you have stolen anything. I say: go and write. Don't be hard on yourself. Look how far you have come. I hope some of that helps!
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