One of the hardest behaviors to interrupt was not social media itself.
It was compulsive phone checking.
- checking notifications
- unlocking my phone repeatedly
- opening the same apps over and over
- checking for messages
- searching random things
Just Click Networks
Repetitive phone checking and compulsive notification behavior.
The Automatic Phone Pickup
OCD-Style Checking Behavior
Similar to repeatedly checking whether a stove was left on, I would repeatedly check my phone even after already knowing nothing had changed.
ERP for Phone Checking
- hold the phone
- allow the urge
- look at the screen
- do not unlock it
- tolerate the discomfort
Over time, the compulsive urge weakened significantly.
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Phone Addiction + ERP
A behavioral experiment using low-stimulation replacement websites and ERP techniques.
Doomscrolling
Infinite scroll systems and compulsive scrolling behavior.
Compulsive Phone Checking
Repetitive notification checking and ERP interruption techniques.