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YouTube addiction is no joke. At first you just watch a few random videos, after a while you realize that you can’t think of anything else interesting but getting on your computer and watching YouTube. YouTube habitual abuse can turn into a serious behavioral addiction and negatively affect your life.
Steps
Redirect yourself
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Redirect the need for gratification. Addiction syndrome occurs when you begin to need a particular stimulus to feel fulfilled or satisfied. [1] X Research Resources Explore healthier and more active alternatives to the satisfaction you seek.
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Find another hobby. You can find other things to do to distract your mind from watching YouTube videos.
- Painting and crafts. Who knows, you’ll satisfy your need to watch videos and feel a lot more fulfilled when making crafts, whether it’s just mache figurines or origami folding. [2] X Research Source
- Draw a picture. Instead of watching videos non-stop, being creative is a positive thing. You can get real satisfaction from creating art, and at the same time detaching yourself from the circumstances that lead to YouTube addiction (like you have nothing nice to do, or even have free time in life). [3] X Research Sources
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Play sports. Getting outside and being physically active is one of the best ways to pull yourself out of unhealthy addiction. Not only will your physical health improve by participating in team sports, but your mental, emotional and social life will also be happier. [4] X Research Sources
- If you don’t have friends with similar interests, you can still go to your local park to play some basketball.
- Find local intramural leagues for your favorite sport.
- Find a local spot for some shuffleboard, chess, checkers, or even popcorn if you’re not into the physical sport.
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Play music. Creating music is a great alternative to the undeniable benefits of helping you quit YouTube addiction. [5] X Research Sources
- Get your friends together to play music. This is a great way to improve your social life and eliminate YouTube addiction. Playing music not only directly treats addiction, but also has many benefits, such as helping you improve your time management and organization skills. Thanks to that, you can control your activities instead of sitting engrossed in YouTube. [6] X Research Sources
- If you know how to play an instrument, find inspiration and start practicing again.
- Learn music. Have you always wanted to sing better? There are many vocal courses available to you. [7] X Research Sources
- Instead of watching YouTube videos, record yourself playing an instrument or singing and post these artistic creations online.
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Set up areas without Internet. When you’re addicted to something online, like YouTube, it’s a good idea to incorporate non-Internet (even technology) activities in your daily life. [8] X Research Sources
- Leave your phone or tablet at home when you’re out hiking or walking around the lake. Although these are purely outdoor activities or just physical activities, there is still an opportunity for you to indulge in online videos (such as camping).
- When you go to work lunch, bring a book or magazine to the coffee shop instead of a tablet; Even if you plan on reading with your Kindle Fire, there’s still a chance that you’ll subconsciously switch to surfing and watching videos.
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Enjoy a break away from technology. You can join a number of camps with the sole purpose of freeing yourself from the need to use the Internet and social networks. [9] X Research Source
- Going out and enjoying a few days or a week completely disconnected is a good way to break the cycle.
- You don’t have to live completely without technology. Completely eliminating the ability to respond to addiction will also help you to control your use behavior somewhat. [10] X Research Source
Exclude all involvement
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Block YouTube on your computer. If you want to pause, ask a friend or parent to set a password on your computer so you can’t access YouTube. [11] X Research Source
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Limit computer time. Set a strict time limit on yourself when you’re using your screen – you shouldn’t spend more than 4 hours a day in front of the computer, usually. Using the computer too much can lead to some serious problems, such as:
- Musculoskeletal problems.
- Headache.
- Damage caused by chronic stress.
- Vision problem. [12] X Research Source
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Control your computer time. If you’re only mildly addicted, you can gradually reduce your need by controlling the time you spend on the computer.
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Get work done on the computer first. During your allotted computer time, make sure you tackle the work first, then the YouTube video. One of the benefits of breaking an addiction is that you’ll be in control of your time, instead of being dominated by the addiction.
- Use time management software. There are a number of programs that help track how much time you spend in different apps, so you’ll be able to see exactly what you’re spending most of your time doing (or not doing). [13] X Research Source
- Use an Internet management service like Net Nanny or K9 Web Protection. These are control programs where parents can set up blocking for certain websites, or manage usage time for specific apps that are available each day.
- Use the Internet to improve yourself instead of getting caught up in instant gratification. The Internet is a goldmine of instant information, history, and all sorts of other knowledge. Use the Internet to learn. [14] X Research Source
Problem awareness
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Accept that you are addicted. As with any addiction, the first step is to become aware that you have a problem. YouTube attracts millions of viewers, so it’s easy to spend more time than you expected to watch videos. [15] X Research Sources . Recognizing the early signs of addiction is important in treatment.
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Recognize the tendency to alienate. Are you pushing your friends, family, or people who care about you away? When addicted to drugs, alcohol, video games, or even YouTube videos, one of the first signs that addicts tend to show is simply wanting to be around the triggers of their addictive behavior. [16] X Research Source
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Check your health. Addiction syndromes (although not related to the substance) often affect the health of addicts.
- Has your personal hygiene deteriorated? Are you starting to neglect your hair, nails and teeth?
- Pay attention to your eating habits. Addiction syndrome can lead to a lack of interest in the substances you put into your body.
- Do you have frequent mood swings? Irritability (especially when you are not allowed to engage in addictive behavior), depression, and anger can be signs that you have a problem. [17] X Research Source
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Are you defending yourself? Another sign that you have a problem is your tendency to make excuses to continue the addictive behavior.
- Non-addicts will see this as negative behavior and want to eliminate it.
- If you’re addicted, you’ll try to figure out why this behavior is normal, and that’s where the problem lies. [18] X Research Sources
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Recognize when addiction syndrome has a negative impact on your life. When you move into the middle or late stages of YouTube addiction syndrome, you will begin to negatively affect the positive aspects of your life.
- Is your job going downhill? Have you ever missed something to do because you were absorbed in watching online videos?
- Do you spend less time doing other physical activities? Oftentimes, the addiction syndrome results in a significant decrease in the amount of time it takes to exercise, participate in other physical and social events or activities. [19] X Research Source
Advice
- Let your friends help you. Don’t be afraid to let your friends know what’s wrong with you. True good friends won’t judge and want to help you through.
- Do not criticize yourself. Nowadays, people are easily caught up in the technological vortex.
- See this behavior as a “real” addiction. Behavioral addiction syndrome can become extremely serious, even causing consequences similar to substance addiction in life. [20] X Research Sources
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