Please do. Although “the standard advice does not work” is a useful information, telling us what worked would be even more useful. Removing one option still leaves a huge search space.
I agree that various forms of escape are less about the attractivity of the addictions (although yes, they do become more efficient, and after some time they form a habit) and more about unattractivity of the life you are trying to escape. Back when we did not have internet with all the dark patterns, some kids spent entire day reading books. Blocking one escape route may just drive you to find another.
I think it is easier to feel your feelings when you also have someone you can discuss them with openly, at least once in a while. Therapy can work, good friends too. It probably helps to get an outside perspective on where you need to adapt to your environment (learn to suffer the frustrations of everyday life), and where you need to actively change the environment (do some work to fix the things that frustrate you). As in the classic “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference”, the therapist or the friend can provide the wisdom, so you can focus on the remaining two parts.
Please do. Although “the standard advice does not work” is a useful information, telling us what worked would be even more useful. Removing one option still leaves a huge search space.
I agree that various forms of escape are less about the attractivity of the addictions (although yes, they do become more efficient, and after some time they form a habit) and more about unattractivity of the life you are trying to escape. Back when we did not have internet with all the dark patterns, some kids spent entire day reading books. Blocking one escape route may just drive you to find another.
I think it is easier to feel your feelings when you also have someone you can discuss them with openly, at least once in a while. Therapy can work, good friends too. It probably helps to get an outside perspective on where you need to adapt to your environment (learn to suffer the frustrations of everyday life), and where you need to actively change the environment (do some work to fix the things that frustrate you). As in the classic “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference”, the therapist or the friend can provide the wisdom, so you can focus on the remaining two parts.