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If anyone wishes to use this study as a catalyst to shift one’s attitude, then I highly recommend dropping the dopaminergic doomloop apps like Reddit/Bluesky/X/tiktok/IG.

Your life will be better for it. Snapchat can stay…for reasons.

discuss

TRiG_Ireland|3 months ago

Instagram, for me, is mostly parkour and World Chase Tag clips. I don't love the way it's designed, but it isn't "doomy" (yet).

ajuc|3 months ago

Social media like all addictions fulfill needs that you can't satisfy other ways in your current state. Mostly human contact and validation.

If you start getting out there and communicating with real people on intimate level - most addictions melt away by itself.

It makes more sense to focus on the root cause instead of fighting the symptoms.

HEmanZ|3 months ago

I disagree. Looking inward at myself at outward at addicted friends and family it does not fill any need.

What it does is “hooks the attention” using outrage and a constant stream of dopamine hits.

“ If you start getting out there and communicating with real people on intimate level - most addictions melt away by itself.”

I highly suspect you are not an addiction specialist…

WhyOhWhyQ|3 months ago

Since someone else vocally disagreed, I'll just back this up. If you change your social situation (new job, new friends, etc...) then a lot of other changes seem to be easier, in my experience.

jimbokun|3 months ago

Getting off those apps is a good first step towards getting out there and communicating with real people on an intimate level.

bix6|3 months ago

+1, I’m off the apps and it’s been so liberating.

forgetfulness|3 months ago

Rage-engagement, something I never needed, and that I knew I needed out of my life, I just didn't know how much of a positive impact it would have to get off it. Sorry Zuck and Spez, but I know you'll be fine without a hatebuck or two.

RickJWagner|3 months ago

Great idea. I believe this is often suggested for people suffering depression.

kernc|3 months ago

What are the reasons for Snapchat? :.

iberator|3 months ago

Ladies

lisbbb|3 months ago

Based on my downvotes here, I'd say the reddit crowd and the HN crowd Venn diagrams overlap 99%.