I Need To Stop Watching YouTube.

This platform causes me so much anxiety. I am wasting so much life and happiness. And I know some of you are too.
In this video, I share some tips to help manage and break an addiction to KZbin. I hope this helps ❤️
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[@ob1keno227]

I am addicted to watching videos about breaking my addictions.

[@lauren_hogg]

Being aware is the first step 🙌

[@MichaelsPaintingChannel]

It's your last addiction 👌😎

[@jcepri]

I'm addicted to posting comments like this one.

[@jcepri]

I am literally sitting in my driveway watching this video with the car running, procrastinating about bringing my groceries in the house. It's like the movie Truman.

[@superpirate]

I also watch videos on self help I know what you mean. Love you guys

[@mattizzle81]

I feel like addiction to this particular platform is blown off a lot with “Well there’s lots of educational content!”. It’s easy to pick on Tiktok or Facebook but somehow KZbin gets a pass even though it’s the most addictive. You’re right it’s a HUGE source of procrastination

[@Scarshadow666]

Very true! It's unfortunate because it could mean that there may be lots of people that could be addicted to KZbin, but would be in denial. I suspect, some of the time, most people would blow off KZbin addiction if they are content creators themselves and would either have their own vested interest not to address it (save for a few content creators like Lauren), or they don't wish to sound hypocritical. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@natashalynshaw2733]

Yes! Procastination! And definitely am addiction. Destroys relationships.

[@Duanacad]

Exactly! I keep convincing myself that it's still okay to open it up again because there's so much content in terms of self-help and academics. As much as that is indeed true, there's enough and more ways to keep yourself occupied here without even realising it. Definitely helps to see that a lot of y'all feel the same way about it.

[@nanduchandran5056]

This addiction is real guys, it has ruined my life. There are days that I had spend almost 7 hrs watching all kinds of crap. It is coming to a point where I have started having dreams of scrolling through the comments. Get off from this damn thing before it takes out your soul. Peace

[@lauren_hogg]

Hey Nandu, I’m so sorry you’re experiencing this. Sometimes though, it can be incredibly beneficial (and life-changing) to reach a point like this so you do take action. I wish you the very best 🙌🦋

[@ronneaspeights6870]

Me I’ve been thinking since high school that nothing was wrong with my KZbin addiction I would hide it never interacted with any one my whole entire life bc I end up getting dopamine from googling words on KZbin I was always in my mind never was open so today I am deleting KZbin it’s going to maybe suck but I need to do what’s best for me

[@nanduchandran5056]

@@ronneaspeights6870 That dopamine hit is real man, it's better if you can get it by doing activities off the screen. Try doing things offline. Use extensions like 'KZbin Rabbit hole' on the web and an app called 'Newpipe' on android. These are the tools that helped me. More power to you :)

[@neilsfriend3963]

Malayali aano R u a mallu

[@Uyiiouuoiuiiuyi]

The past 9 month I have watched an average of 60 hr a week Now I finally I want get help this not normal

[@alphawavesready6639]

This is serious. No joke, its coping to me, it's a teacher to me, it's entertaining to me, it's a friend to me, it's a counselor to me, its an escape to me, the ultimate drug... KZbin.

[@deolazabalmacarena7602]

I'm literally crying. It's 4am and I find myself feeling my WORST because I spent yet another night watching KZbin. I'm SO tired of this addiction. Its stoping me from making SO many things i'd LOVE to do and would make me so much happier But I just can't understand why i always end up here. Thank You for this vídeo and making me feel that i'm not the only one who suffers this, I felt every single Word You Said and actually think that that advice might really help. Thank You again !

[@lauren_hogg]

Hey there, I am so sorry that you're experiencing this 😔 You are not alone though - at all. I made a follow-up video sharing a tool I found a few months later that has helped me TENFOLD. Here's the video if you'd like to check it out - I really hope it can help you too 😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIC9gGyoapZ_pKc

[@dawidek4267]

get your shit together

[@Red-zt5bg]

Try to observe your behaviors towards it. Identify why you use it and how it triggers you to watch youtube. Example: 1. (why) I use youtube because I cope with it to relieve from stress. 2. (trigger) I urge myself to watch youtube because I have a habit of waking up and opening the youtube app. When I figured out the reasons and cues of my addiction. I began to make strategies against it. I do recommend doing a detox first with a friend. That really helped me. Before I used to do a social media detox independently and I always fail. When I did it with a companion it was exciting. My detox became successful.

[@ichbrauchmehrkaffee5785]

I feel you. I was at the exact same place you are (or were?) not too long ago. Things only started getting better as soon as I opened up about it to people I trust and then started seeking professional help. I will soon be admitted to rehab. In the meantime, a good way to get this somewhat under control is to not rely on self control, but have exterior factors limiting your YT usage. Here's what I tried: - install a plugin that blocks KZbin after a certain amount of time and during the night. used to work for a while, until my addiction was strong enough to work around it - Block all internet access via the wifi-router for all my devices during the night. Works like a charm. - install a plugin that hides the feed and recommended videos, works pretty well for me.

[@jasonayra9112]

I’ve decided to delete KZbin. I have goals, big ones and they’re not gonna come knocking on my door. To anyone who also has this addiction, don’t sacrifice your future for meaningless videos that you won’t even remember watching in a few weeks

[@ninjapirate123]

its hard to delete it if you're using it on laptop

[@johncombo]

@@ninjapirate123 Yep, i dont even use youtube on the phone. I dont understand people who watch youtube on their phones lol I've always watched it on my PC...and theres no running away from it. I'm trapped lol :/

[@ninjapirate123]

@@johncombo Yeah watching YT on phone is ridiculous because the phone screen is too small. I always watch it on my laptop

[@folksurvival]

@@ninjapirate123 Laptop screen is too small, watch on your desktop monitor.

[@ninjapirate123]

@@folksurvival I used acer laptop so not really

[@sarahs7751]

It's become worse than tv... I don't watch tv much but I watch and listen to KZbin

[@lauren_hogg]

Sameee 😔 But, honestly, the first step is realising the addiction. You're so on your way to getting back in control ❤️

[@melodeeshelbeebrown7079]

I just need to find different ways to learn things rather than KZbin.

[@lauren_hogg]

I totally feel this! Podcasts and books are my go-to 😊 My faves are Joe Rogan and Tim Ferriss but there are so many wonderful ones out there (and not-so-good-ones so try to do some research first!) 🦋

[@melodeeshelbeebrown7079]

@@lauren_hogg I have been trying to listen to audible today and your videos are amazing btw:)

[@lauren_hogg]

@@melodeeshelbeebrown7079 Amazing! What are you listening to? Aw thank you 😊

[@tamakiamajiki5369]

I only watch you tube for flute sheet music and I am already ahead of my band but I am addictive for is

[@lauren_hogg]

@@tamakiamajiki5369 Wow how awesome! It's great you're using it in such a productive manner. The abundance and ease of information is a massive plus for this platform 🙌 (can also be it's downfall though)

[@Kipzo]

I just typed how to stop watching KZbin; I thought there wouldn't be anyone talking about this. I am really addicted too. I hate it. Anyways I am working on it!

[@jajo1808]

Same, good luck to you

[@lauren_hogg]

Hey! I'm so sorry you're both experiencing this as well. I created a follow-up video to this sharing a really helpful solution I found (for laptops/ desktops). If you're interested, you can find the video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIC9gGyoapZ_pKc 😊

[@georgioe8553]

It’s late at night and I’ve just realized that I’m addicted to KZbin. I really can’t remember a day that has gone by that I haven’t watched it. It has literally taken over my life. I swear all of a sudden I’m on the platform without even realizing it and don’t even know what I’m doing there. I feel like I want to be on the platform instead of talking to people sometimes. I kid you not there have been days where I clocked in 10 + hrs of being on the platform and yet I can’t get enough of it. To be honest the least amount of time that I used it have probably been 3.5 hrs since the year and a half that I’ve been tracking my screen time. I think the addiction started ever since I got a chronically ill, I was depressed and I needed a way out. I guess KZbin in a way became my drug of coping with my new way of life. It made me forget about my sorrows and gave me joy. At least that’s what I thought. I’ve been noticing that I’m becoming nervous and anxious out of the blue.. I noticed that my thinking has gone noticeably down. For instance when I’m talking about something I suddenly forget what I’m talking about. I definitely noticed my attention span has gone down to the ground. I’ve been trying to read but I can’t finish all but a couple of chapters before I get bored. As a matter of fact whenever I start getting bored of something I end up here all the time. I seriously can’t remember not even a single day when KZbin wasn’t in my life for the past 8 years. Even on vacations I was watching the damn thing. I think I’m probably one of the most addicted people on earth. I wouldn’t wish this on anyone. I feel like it’s a necessity to be here at this point because if I don’t I start feeling bad and If I’m here I’m here for too long I feel bad anyways. I know and I realize now that this is something very serious that has to be handled immediately in my life. I know that I have to stop feeling sorry for myself and how things have turned out in my life. I know that this will be a long long and challenging road ahead of me but by god I will push through and beat this. I want to be free again, free from these invisible chains that I have created. I know that I will overcome this. Starting tomorrow my journey begins.

[@lauren_hogg]

Hey Georgio, I'm so sorry you're struggling with this platform. But, as you can hopefully gather from this video (and all the comments) you are so not alone. I created a follow-up video to this one where I shared a tool I had found that really, REALLY helped with my addiction. If you're interested, you can find the video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIC9gGyoapZ_pKc I really hope this helps and I wish you all the best 🦋

[@ayushsharma4894]

holy shit you are literally me how is your addiction at this stage? pls share it with me

[@DavidB773]

Any updates?

[@xxursolovelyxxX]

@@DavidB773 i like to imagine hes stopped using the platform

[@makeupdoll7413]

It's even harder when you see people who are not addicted to YT accomplishing their goals and living their best life every single day. Some of them spend a lot of time on Facebook and Instagram but for some reason it doesn't affect their life as much as KZbin does with me. I would like to open a YT channel but now I'm scared it could worsen my addiction even as a content creator. Thank you so much for this video 💕✨🌺

[@lauren_hogg]

I really understand where you're coming from. Screen addictions come in many forms and while I don't think everyone has one, I really believe most do suffer in varying degrees. Maybe it's not obvious externally, but I'm sure most are struggling more than you realise. You're not weak, alone or weird. At all. It's very common. I think it's really wise of you to question whether or not to start a channel in terms of worsening your addiction. It may at times be a struggle. However, if that is something you really want to do, I would encourage you to explore that possibility. Ultimately it could bring you a lot of joy, you would just need to be really aware of the time you were spending consuming on the platform. If you do start a channel and would like any advice as to how I navigate that particular issue, let me know 😊

[@KatariaGujjar]

You can take a more useful approach to social media which is probably what these other people are doing: Plan ahead how you intend to use youtube. Example: I will use youtube for 45mins/day; I will only watch educational content on weekdays, and documentaries on weekends. ⬆️Something like this⬆️ If you plan ahead, you are more likely to stick to the plan. If you don't plan, you are very likely to binge.

[@yngfrvr806]

​@@KatariaGujjarI have used this approach and failed countless times

[@Sunshine-yk2eg]

I think KZbin addiction messes up your life more than any other sns because on apps like Instagram and Facebook, you mostly see people you know living their best (fake) lives and you feel detached and alone and it makes you feel shitty about yourself. So its relatively easy to quit these apps. But on yt, you see what seems to be a more raw and real side of people you actually like/look up to, and it creates a sense of community. And in the real world, most people you come across won't like what you like, so it's hard to relate to them, but on youtube, it's so easy to find like minded people who get you. So it's hard to break this addiction, because it makes you feel good and creates this illusion of being included and instills a sense of belonging within you, and makes you feel like you're living in the world you wanna live in, and like you are a part of a community you actually enjoy. But at the end of the day, yt is just another sns, with carefully curated feeds and algorithms. Once the screen is gone, you're left with nothing at all. It's so important (and yet highly difficult) that we step outta this lie and live in the real world.

[@lauren_hogg]

This is incredibly insightful. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts - I wholeheartedly agree with you. Here’s to more meaningful ways to spend our life ❤️

[@feliciahoglund4820]

Yes, this! Thank you for putting this feeling into words!

[@anonymus5316]

You exactly described how i feel. Insta n fb was never difficult for me to quit for some time but i can never do it with youtube. Bcz of its relatability n how i just wouldn’t feel insecure since we choose to follow random ppl whereas on Instagram there’s envy factor. But too much of a good thing is also bad and this where yt addiction creeps in

[@thetorontogirl]

I've felt exactly like this the other day. I felt so connected and engaged with this one youtuber in one of his videos but I realized that he's not talking directly to me... he's talking to a camera, an audience that they themselves probably never met. It's sort of a stupid realization but a realization nonetheless. It sucks to know that although yt videos make you feel so say "connected", in reality it's not true. In reality, these youtubers aren't my friends but still relatable. We don't know each other and yet something connects us. It's strange really if you take a step back and really look at it all.

[@natashalynshaw2733]

Excellent comment, SO TRUE!

[@potatopahato3542]

Watching this at 4 in the morning when I spent the whole night on YT! 👁👄👁

[@lauren_hogg]

Hey! If you wanted to try and manage your relationship with KZbin, I found a tool that has been really useful in improving my relationship with the platform. Feel free to check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIC9gGyoapZ_pKc 😊😊

[@TheGabygael]

I'm glad you mentioned the stressful relaxation time, i sometime feel like I'm stuck inside my own head and that I just need some rest before starting something but nothing feels relaxing anymore, it's the main reason why i want to get done with my addiction, i just want some rest

[@lauren_hogg]

I 100% can relate to this. It's such a strange feeling, but weirdly makes a lot of sense when you realise what it is. I found that doing things completely away from a screen really helped me feel this relaxation again (such as - reading, going for a swim, cooking, painting, going out for coffee/ food). I wish you all the best with this 😊☀️

[@ashikokosnuss]

I’ve been addicted to KZbin for years now. It’s that bad that last week I spent 36 hours just watching videos. Whereas this all started due to me feeling lonely, this just isolated me more from others causing me to get more lonely. And I noticed this has to stop. I always thought “oh I can just stop watching videos whenever I want”, but in all honesty I can’t. This really gave me the last push and confirmation that I need to delete KZbin for at least a month, if not longer.

[@lauren_hogg]

I can totally relate to you; I am so sorry you're suffering with this. I wish you all the best with this endeavour and I hope removing this platform from your life serves you well 🌈 I also hope you're so proud of yourself for taking this action and doing what feels right for you 🙌

[@scottnglsh]

Still can’t believe you don’t have tens of thousands of followers, Lauren! Keep going with the honest content, we love it.

[@lauren_hogg]

You're really sweet! I'm honestly so humbled with the subscribers I have now - I couldn't imagine getting the opportunity to chat with 600 people in a room! 🙌

[@upekshad5765]

i have only 2 weeks for my year end exam, but i dunno why everytime when I got disturbance from my family while studying I tend to start binge watching youtube, i'm totally disapointed about myself

[@lauren_hogg]

You're so not alone in this. Following up from this video, I found a tool that really helped manage my relationship with KZbin - feel free to check it out here and I hope it helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIC9gGyoapZ_pKc 😊🦋

[@portugeese_man_o_war]

Stressfuly relaxing is probably one of the best ways to describe procrastination

[@notofficialdani8250]

KZbin addiction has been one of my biggest problems in my life. It is even worse than gaming, though gaming can also have as many bad effects as KZbin can, but the thing with KZbin is the fact that it can really influence in your life. As an example, you procrastinate a lot, as well as neglecting the more important things in life (family, school, exercise, etc.). Gaming is just a way to escape, when you have to deal with real life situations. All in all, I think KZbin addiction 'can' indeed be cured but for that, you need to have the strength and self-discipline to do so. I had a lack of self-discipline for nearly 3 years but this year I've been progressing further. I began to read books and I also began to exercise, which I still do to this day and they do help me forget about KZbin and make me want to realise, how the outside world really is. I hope that helps you just as much. 😊

[@lauren_hogg]

Thank you so much for opening up and sharing. Your honesty is really inspiring. It makes me so happy to hear you're on heading in the right direction and that you're re-discovering how incredible life is outside of a screen. I am constantly awed when I stop and look around as well 🌈 I wish you all the best! 🦋

[@tuhinagupta1720]

@@lauren_hogg F

[@DonaldFranciszekTusk]

"Being bored is good" Nice statement :)) don't kill void time, boredom can produce fascinating thoughts and actions Greetings from Poland ;)

[@lauren_hogg]

100%! I think I need to take my own advice here as I have been a bit too consumed by screen again recently... thanks for the reminder, I wish you all the best! 😊🙌

[@DonaldFranciszekTusk]

@@lauren_hogg Thank you :)) I am also experiencing that even a small assimilated life idea may be really hard to implement in action. All the best for you too :)) PS.: Your smile is charming :)

[@miamichi5]

I agree. Everytime I watch KZbin I get more depressed then when I'm not on KZbin. Your not alone. The whole world is addicted to KZbin. We need to be addicted to Almighty God & Lord Jesus. That's what needs to be our #1 addiction God & Jesus. Amen. 🙏!

[@lauren_hogg]

We're so not alone 🦋 Thank you for being here ☀️

[@warped3018]

@@lauren_hogg I am with you too! A shame technology has become such a major part of EVERYONES life now. Basically everyone has a phone now too. It is very hard to break an addiction, but we aren't alone.

[@santoshsinghthakur802]

I think it's because they have pushed this nasty app upon us it comes preinstalled and we cant delete it.

[@jayneterera3988]

Amen

[@anjanamk1558]

I am tired of watching KZbin videos. I want to stop but I can't. I am beating myself up for it.

[@chronicawareness9986]

i started listening to audiobooks / podcasts and stopped youtube binging.. but then i went through every book i would be interested in, and podcast... then back to youtube... i waste so much time.. watching people live a life i wish i was lol...

[@lauren_hogg]

My addiction to KZbin stemmed from an unmet and unfulfilled aspect of my life. For me, it was at its worst when I felt lost in life, without direction and just simply didn’t know what I wanted to do and I couldn’t see a clear future for myself. So, I feel that unless I actually addressed that unmet aspect, my addiction wasn’t going anywhere. Because, even if I completely stopped using KZbin, I would still want to distract myself from these feelings and whatever else was going on, and I would therefore turn to other methods of distraction. My advice would be to figure out what it is you want in your life or what is bothering you that you feel you are looking to distract yourself from. Once I figured this out, I turned inward and really just thought about what makes me really happy and things that I would really like to do. These can be completely unrelated to whatever you’re struggling with, the point being to just find more time to be happy and be present. I started surfing and finding more time to paint, read and play games with my family. I also put more into my creative outlets like this channel. I still don’t know what I want to do completely and don’t have a ton of direction, but simply taking time to be intentional, rather than distracted, did wonders for me. We shouldn’t be spending every moment of our lives ‘being productive’ or binge consuming. But, we can find the time to really enjoy ourselves. I hope this helps and I wish you all the best 🦋🌈

[@alexanderhalliwell2109]

I've asked people on here before " is KZbin social media " and they've said no. I've always considered it to be and its sooo addictive. Love the video by the way ❤

[@lawrencechukwuemeka93]

Damn addiction is reall KZbin has been a distraction for me getting information overload. We all need to stop and move to productivity.

[@Anne-hl3qh]

How I know that I am addicted to youtube? Well, a few weeks ago, I watched my cat doing cute stuff, rolling on the floor etc.. There was one thing she did, I especially found really adorable. And do you know what my first thought was? I wanted to see it again, so the first thing that popped up in my head was to rewind the situation. You all know how on youtube you double click the left side of the screen to do that and I literally was about to do that gesture just in real life 😐 I felt so embarrassed of myself honestly, this shit can't be healthy 😭

[@jaketruman6816]

I find that I use youtube to bring my attention away from my responsibilities and life problems which feels relieving and duty free while I'm in that digital trance. But, after I always feel numb and ashamed for not facing the day headon.

[@lauren_hogg]

You're so not alone in this. Following up from this video, I found a tool that really helped manage my relationship with KZbin - feel free to check it out here and I hope it helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIC9gGyoapZ_pKc 😊🦋

[@ltltornado3337]

This was really good! I quit social media and found myself on KZbin all the time, haha. But all the creators would be like, "KZbin doesn't count! It's educational and you choose what you watch!" Yeahhhh but they certainly recommend videos to keep you watching AND it's a way to procrastinate!

[@zer0k4ge]

I need to get this under control. A lot of the time people won’t take it seriously when you say you’re addicted to KZbin but it’s seriously getting in the way of my progress. I will stop this!

[@jakeschannel1066]

Why am i watching this! I have 3 assignments due next week :( However i'm actually glad i watched this video and 5..4...3..2...1... cya

[@lauren_hogg]

CYA! Good luck with your assignments, sending you positive and productive vibes! 🙏

[@basedcataphract5852]

I have 5😂

[@mahayoga]

Thank you, Lauren, for sharing so openly and sharing these techniques. So valuable and I love that you talked about happiness! 🙏🏽✨🤍

[@lauren_hogg]

Thank you Mori! Really appreciate you 😊🦋

[@watchingthefireburn74]

I need to join the quit game. I’m realizing how much I’m tired of making other people loads of money while sitting bc here accomplishing nothing in the process. I am also tired of seeing how thousands and thousands of people wasting their life posting comments to channels that don’t read them or give a sh**+. What a terrible life making comment after comment about content other commenters just watched as well so why comment the obvious?????People have a serious mental health problem with seeing how much attention their comment receives and how it affects their own perception of validation. It’s a sad life living that way and I don’t want to be apart of it anymore. It’s a colossal waste of life. I’m going to break the habit. Every one else should also.

[@Absolutely-nothing80]

Thank you so much. May you be happy and blessed 🙏

[@liebgardstuve1354]

You found exactly the right words for what I’m struggling too and offered really good tipps - thank you so much!

[@biblio8681]

Thank you so much for this,Lauren!!!! I need this one!!!

[@lauren_hogg]

Hey Rona! That's okay 😊 I hope these techniques can help!

[@areyoulostbabygirl914]

For me it is horrible. After i study for 2 hours, a part in me would say that yeah you can do more! Study more! Extend the study session! BUT BUT BUT my other dominating part says take a break and watch an KZbin video for refreshing your mind. Somewhere i know that watching video wont refresh my mind at all. All it is gonna do is regret. But still i watch. Even when i feel that i am wasting my time i would still continue to watch it. Even watching video, i always worry about my body weight (i am overweight which caused some syndrome) i know i gotta lose my weight. I should stop watching these in order to score good. But all these things are just in my mind from last 3 years. Goals i have today are same as i had 3 years ago. Still i took no actions towards them. And the worst part is i know that i am addicted to youtube, but a part of my mind response me that it is okay to watch, you just studied for 20 minutes you deserve this thing. And when i would not watch a single video i start thinking that am i missing something? Other people also watch youtube (i leave in hostel so i have an idea about my friends schedules so they use youtube for like 5-6 hours), so it is fine for me too. I know it is addiction but what if i missed out something?

[@kay5101]

You're the best!!!!! Lots off love and respect for you!❤️

[@lauren_hogg]

Right back to you 😊

[@J_321Ignition]

Great thoughts! I’m making a fresh start at limiting my “endless” news reading online through the day

[@alexaviraghidvegi9319]

I'm in tears of how good it is without the reccomendation list everywhere Thank you for being honest about this, it means a lot!

[@simplyshorts748]

Thank you! I already knew these strategies, but it’s good to know I’m not alone.

[@lus.8959]

I immediatly subscribed!! 😅 Thanks for this video and I am happy to see, that you recently uploaded a new video! ❤

[@DavidB773]

Why waste your life watching someone on KZbin achieve their life goals, when you could be achieving yours. Thank you for the great advice. See you in a few months.

[@sarpar3]

i love you editing style! i will stop my yt addiction thank you so much

[@Amarboult]

Thankyou so much , I just loved this talk and understood it completely . ❤️❤️

[@lesacharna8987]

This was great! I definitely relate to the self loathing and negative self talk. I spend more time watching KZbin than I do making my own KZbin content, that’s what helped me realize the addiction. It’s my main form of procrastination, thanks for the awareness!

[@lauren_hogg]

Hey Lesa! I'm so sorry you can relate on this level. I really hope this video could help and I wish you all the very best! 🦋🌈

[@lauren_hogg]

Hi 😊 I am so passionate about this topic and really enjoy creating this content. I want to create another screen/ social media/ technology-related video and I would love to know if there were any topics you’d like me to cover? Or approaches to take? If you have any thoughts or ideas at all I would love to hear them, so reply to this comment! 🦋

[@sunitasapate8662]

Love you from India

[@awsomemodels]

@@spennny1000 I really love video games but I am somehow not addicted to them ! I wish it was the same case for youtube though :( If I could cut down my youtube time to like 1 hour a day or less my life would be sooo much better 😂

[@SlimChubster]

I have spent 37 hours watching youtube in the last 7 days, and it says "Down 11% from last week". By now I have probably spent more than a year of my life on KZbin. You described me to a t. It is eating away at my life. I haven't had true free time in so long. And i have noticed when I have trully had free time, I don't wanna watch youtube. Great video, thanks!

[@lauren_hogg]

@@SlimChubster I am so sorry you're struggling with this platform! My next video (on Thursday) actually is all about a really helpful tool I've found that actually may break my addiction (and hopefully yours too!) Stay tuned because I am stoked to share it 😊🌈 What you said about when you have free time, you don't want to watch youtube... I TOTALLY relate. Thank you so much for sharing 🦋

[@mushymallow]

Thank you very much for the motivation and your helpful tips. You deserve all the good things in life and I appreciate your help so much! I will try my best not to waste my time anymore!! You're doing great and I hope you can maintain your productivity and live your life to the fullest! Much love

[@lauren_hogg]

Thank you Musfirah for your kind words! Same to you 😊

[@mushymallow]

@@lauren_hogg My pleasure!

[@GirtonOramsay]

Just had this epiphany of my youtube addiction rn...glad i'm not the only one. You have good advice to start following TODAY for me. The covid situation has basically locked me in my room for months with school/work/free time, only enhancing this obsession. I'll definitely follow the chrome app that you recommended!

[@lauren_hogg]

Sooo many people can resonate with what you're saying right now - so thank you for sharing! I really hope this extension works for you and I wish you all the very best 😊🦋

[@GirtonOramsay]

@@lauren_hogg Thanks very much! It's slow progress to switch my mindset off youtube the past few days.

[@jhansishalinim8319]

Hey...I am 16 years old and I am here to break my addiction....2021 and 2022 are the most important years for me....they are going to be the turning points in my life. I don't want to spoil my future because of youtube...From TODAY I'll avoid KZbin as much as possible and prevent procrastination. I hope you all will also be able to break your addiction with youtube 🙂

[@ramirumg3237]

Thanks, I feel that my whole life is taking away from youtube and I'm sick of it, Hopefully I can break this addiction and live a better life away from this content addiction

[@aishwarya2268]

Wow !! This video makes so much sense. I too am addicted to KZbin ! Thank you for sharing these tips 😁

[@lauren_hogg]

Thanks Aishwarya! I hope these techniques help 😊 😊

[@linus7635]

thank you so much. I find myself so often watching youtube instead of working and studying. I really looked for someone with the same problem. I'm trying the 30-day break bc I made some 3-day breaks before but some days or a week later I started being on youtube for too long again. I'm keeping you up to date and reply to this comment in hopefully 30 days. Really thank you.

[@lauren_hogg]

Hey Linus, thank you for reaching out! I really hope the 30-day break goes well for you and that it helps lessen the compulsion to go back to the platform in the same way. I would love to know how you find it, so yes, please feel free to reply after the 30 days! 🦋

[@oatberry8934]

this made so much sense, thank you 💙

[@lauren_hogg]

I wish you all the best 😊🌈

[@DB-zz6fu]

i LOVE your content👏🏾it’s straight to the point and it shows you truly want to help others genuinely ‼️ God bless you and keep up the good work also the effort you put into editing is fantastic 🔥

[@lauren_hogg]

Aw thank you David! I really appreciate your words and support! 😊😊

[@margam153]

so happy to find this video..i though i was crazy and that this type of Addiction was not possible'... thank you for the encouragement

[@kevinluviano6480]

I’ve been in similar positions. Social medias for running school clubs and personal enjoyment. I’ve always viewed KZbin differently, sort of as my version of Netflix. And while i did cut my social media usage to under an hour for daily use, my KZbin time went up. Repurposing my time and creating new structure will be on my goals list! Awesome and inspirational video!!

[@lauren_hogg]

This self-awareness! 🙌🙌 It's so exciting to hear this restructuring, I wish you all the best with it and hope it helps! 😊

[@ninjapirate123]

I'm not addicted to watching YT videos but I'm addicted to the comments section on each video I watch on YT. Because everytime I watch a YT video, I look at the comments

[@SuperDiscoDJ]

Thank you so much for your Video! I‘ve been recently watching almost every video available on this topic and you‘re the first person that accurately described my problem. Just like for you, my KZbin addiction lead to me having no self-time. I‘m really trying to figure out how to use my time better. Oftentimes, things like self-time don‘t feel like they give me enough dopamine to do them. Too often, it leads to me multitasking and watching KZbin next to whatever activity i should be doing..

[@hemlatatandel8421]

Thanks, what i needed to hear. :) love the humour at start-end btw

[@lauren_hogg]

Sending you alllll the positivity ☀️ and thank you! 😊

[@ethical_sarah]

Thanks for sharing!

[@CommitteeOne]

From my own experience, the most important thing to do in order not to feel the urge to watch KZbin is to get a good night of sleep. This means having dinner early, going to sleep early (like 10:00 - 10:30 pm) and, most importantly, NO screens 1 to 2h before going to bed. I would suggest to use the time to read/stretch instead, or for other relaxing activities. This helped me a lot, the amount of willpower (and feeling of wellbeing in general) that you get from a good night of sleep is incomparable to anything else. I know it will be hard to detach from the pc/smartphone, but the next day will be waaay easier. Also, great video! We should start looking at screen addiction more seriously, glad that there are people like you speaking up!

[@lauren_hogg]

Thank you so much for your thoughts! I'm sure many will find this really helpful 😊 I did make a follow-up video to this one that may be helpful if you'd like to check it out!: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIC9gGyoapZ_pKc

[@ThisMichaelBrown]

Fantastic video, thanks!

[@Goaterd]

This is a lovely and helpful video! I'm starting a little video diary myself to talk about compulsive youtube use.

[@lauren_hogg]

Amazing! I wish you all the best with that 🙌 I made a follow-up video to this with a tool I found that completely changed how I viewed and used the platform, which has pretty much killed my addiction to it! If you're interested you can check the video out here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIC9gGyoapZ_pKc

[@EternitP8]

Everything has it's time. I've quit my relationship, my "friendships, my job, watching tv and following the news, listening to music, alcohol, sugar, caffein, celebrating birthdays and Christmas and a lot of other things. KZbin is one of the the things I still watch. But I'm not forcing myself to quit. It will come naturally when it's time 😊

[@lauren_hogg]

Indeed 🙌

[@sophritoh]

Why did you stop listening to music? I’m curious, cuz that sounds so sad and normally music is a good thing! If you want any recommendations for certain genres (if u only quit a certain genre cuz u didn’t vibe with it), let me know; I love alll types from classic rock, old school hip hop, electronic, alternative rock, grunge, punk rock, new school rap- both conscious rap and ignorant rap, lol; funk, classical, blues, some pop music, r&b, jazz.... I hope you can enjoy music again, it truly touches the soul, when you find music that resonates with you! Also, the birthday and Christmas thing is interesting- I have a friend who doesn’t celebrate holidays, he just doesn’t see a point in it- is that why you “quit” celebrating? When we talked about it I said to him “so what if there’s no point in it; why not take an opportunity to celebrate and have an extra special day? Literally why would you purposely choose to shun celebration and happiness and acknowledgement and gratitude?? Unless it’s purely because you don’t like the consumeristic side of holidays, BUT it’s up to you how you celebrate! Plenty of people celebrate Christmas without the consumeristic focus on presents- it’s about family, joy, connection, gratitude... same with birthdays; you don’t have to focus on gifts, in fact you can “ban” presents if you want (although I don’t see why; maybe I’m biased because the people in my life pick the most thoughtful gifts they know I’ll love and use; but again, it’s about celebrating another year in your life, the experiences you’ve had that year, whether good or bad- many people don’t make it to whatever age you’re at! Sorry for this rant, lmao, reading your comment just made me sad because half of the “addictions” sounded like things that are positive for most people!

[@jakehate]

This is a great video. Im seriously addicted. I have spent like the last 5 hours trying to get off and work on the project that I know I'll like doing. I searched for something like this because I just can't get myself off. None of fav channels have posted anything new today, but I still feel like I'll miss something. Yikes! Hopefully I can learn to engage with this platform in anymore healthy way because I don't want to cut it off entirely. I'm going to try your tips now. Thanks :)

[@lauren_hogg]

Hey Jacob! You're so not alone in this. Following up from this video, I found a tool that really helped manage my relationship with KZbin - feel free to check it out here and I hope it helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIC9gGyoapZ_pKc 😊🦋

[@satyamsarkar1126]

I am very lucky that I got your video today by scrolling . Let's start the journey from now. Love you.

[@goldibbon]

Thank you. I am also taking a break from youtube- my long term addiction. Thank you for all your insights. Helped me a lot. God bless you

[@lauren_hogg]

I'm so grateful to have you here 🦋 I really hope this break is treating you well ❤️

[@ByronWrightJr]

Awesome video. I have an average of 5 hours per day on KZbin this week alone. This has given me the motivation to delete the KZbin app from my phone and to find something more useful to do with my time. Thank you.

[@lauren_hogg]

Congratulations! I'm so happy you're doing this for yourself and I really wish you all the best! 🦋😊

[@vishalmundari]

Thank you very much. I am working on it. 😊

[@lauren_hogg]

Good luck! I hope these techniques can help 😊

[@yasharkurdi]

I avoid every social media like istagram and Facebook and snapchat, tiktok...... Etc But youtube is real problem!!!! It take a lot of my times I must fix it

[@SoulSugarJoint]

This is so true, thank you for posting this. Your style is really cool btw. Do you struggle with posting on the same platform that you want to break an addiction from? Because sometimes I feel like I need to cut off KZbin cold turkey, even with creating

[@lauren_hogg]

Thank you! Oh 100%. It often feels soooo ironic that I am posting content on a platform who's job it is to keep people engaged. I really don't like or agree with that business structure. However, this platform would be a much more toxic place (in my opinion) if there weren't some creators trying to do good. And if my videos can help people break their addiction and spend less time on this platform, it's a massive win. Even if that means they stop watching my content 🙌

[@araina780]

Tysm for the amazing video, it really helped me ! Keep inspiring✨

[@lauren_hogg]

Thank you Araina! I'm so happy you're finding value in my content ❤️😊

[@amithmihiranga]

Thank you very much for sharing this. It helps and means a lot ❤

[@lauren_hogg]

I'm so happy this could help you 😊 I wish you all the very best 🦋

[@amithmihiranga]

@@lauren_hogg I wish you all the best too! It's really amazing to see you engaging with the audience 🙂

[@watermelon6768]

i wanna stop watching youtube and here also me scrolling down youtube to find a way.. WHY I AM LIKE THIS............................................

[@AmalSony]

Hey,I,m addicted to youtube from 2 years back and at this year it becomes more worse.. I'm a video editor and a freelance videographer and i use to work from home i start my day opening so many tabs of youtube videos and watching whole day and i may end up regretting of not doing my works while going to bed ..i have still not finished my works which i started before lockdown.. i am fed up.. i am hating myself now..anway i want to tell that you put so much effort on your videos even with very underrated channel ,your edits ,composition,colors are great..and i am curious to know what camera and lens you shoot with, love from India

[@lauren_hogg]

Hi Amal! I am so sorry you're feeling this way, but oh my goodness I resonate so much with what you're saying. I am a freelance editor and prior to covid worked for myself mostly, which meant spending a lot of time at home, on a screen, and this is when my addiction really took over. It's such a difficult setting to have control and I honestly felt so poorly about myself as well. You are not alone in this. At all. Tonight I actually have a video going live sharing a tool I have very recently found that has (so far) had the most success in breaking this addiction! I'm just finishing off the edit now so if you have a chance to look at it after it goes live, I would highly recommend 😊 Aw thank you for your kind words regarding my videos. My boyfriend shoots 90% of my content so most of the credit goes to him there, but I have recently switched over to a Lumix S5 (prior to this I was using a Song A7s mIII) which I LOVE! The colours really seem to pop; we shoot most of my stuff in the natural setting and my favourite lenses to use are the Sigma 50mm, Sigma 18-35mm & Lumix 70-200mm 🦋

[@juliasmigielska192]

You help me so much. You are so kind. Thank you

[@lauren_hogg]

Aw thank you 😊 I'm so lucky to have you here 🦋

[@OppoA-xr2ly]

Thanks again for you

[@myu5519]

I find myself being addicted to KZbin, before it was social media and now I've found myself using it a lot less. For KZbin, it's been my TV replacement (as I don't watch TV) and music player but I'm going to try my own version of a 'detox'; as I use it a lot on my iPad I've decided to delete the app and just use it via laptop only for watching videos. I do have an extension called Unhook for Google Chrome which allows me to use KZbin in a less distracting way; I find that I can focus on a video (whereas on iPad I skip videos due to the recommendations popping up and such). For my phone I have KZbin vanced which has a picture in picture feature so I can listen to videos like podcasts (which is less distracting as I don't use YT on my phone much). I'm going to give it a try and just slowly wean myself off as I really want to minimise screen usage more.

[@Ilham-wq9tg]

Thank you for this amazing video!

[@lauren_hogg]

Thank you for taking the time to watch it 🙌☀️

[@rjmb9272]

I had the exact same problem, I deleted the KZbin app off my phone and its helped a lot. I think the main problem is with phones "mini computers" we can take them everywhere and they are always with us. You can just take your phone out of your pocket wherever you are and start a KZbin binge. I only watch KZbin on my computer now so at least I have a barrier, because my computer isn't always with me like a phone.

[@llIlIlllII]

I tried telling family, and also my therapist. (A couple therapists, actually.) No one has ever listened, no one took me seriously. Long term, it feels like a death of self. I guess that's my fault for expecting help or understanding, but people would understand if it was literally any other addiction or self harm. Yet they can't understand how throwing away 5-10 hours a day, pretty well every day for *years*, is a problem. I honestly hate being alone and generally feel like life is out of my control, and I can barely make it 3 days at most without youtube or other internet bingeing. I get that I have a choice, each moment of each day, but I honestly cant seem to stop making the same choices over and over. To the point that I've somehow convinced myself that any other usage of time that isnt work related is a pointless waste of time that makes me feel guilty. So I just go back to watching youtube. This is so blatantly, obviously not normal, I just think it's a joke that no one I've talked to understands.

[@lauren_hogg]

Hi there, I'm so sorry you're going through this. I am not a therapist or qualified to give any professional advice of any sort, but I hear you. I truly believe it will be properly recognised as a problem/ addiction in the very near future. I'm surprised it's not yet widely accepted. I would suggest you don't try and completly cut it out, because that will probably result in you going back to binge. My suggestion would be this: allocate some time each day (set hours) where you allow yourself to freely watch KZbin, guilt-free. Allow yourself to enjoy it and watch videos you actually want to watch, not just things that are there. Then, when it's time to stop, pop out and do whatever work you need to do, or spend the rest of your day however you like. Before starting this, have a backup distraction. I'm so sorry you feel that the time you spend not working is pointless. But, the more (proper) rest we give ourselves (not just watching YT and feeling terrible about it) the more effective we will be and our work will improve. Because we have given ourselves rest. No one can operate at 100% all the time. The most successful people rest, a lot. So, when you have had your YT time for the day and then feel the urge to go back on, turn to your back-up plan. This is an activity that distracts you from whatever you'd like to be distracted from, but it's not on a screen. It could be reading, exercising/ going for a walk. cooking, learning a new skill/ something you've wanted to do for ages, anything really. I have recently been re-reading the Harry Potter books, an absolute favourite of mine and it's been wonderful getting off the screen. Finally, I would suggest downloading this (free) chrome extension: Distraction Free KZbin. I have made a video all about it in this link of this video description, but it basically gets rid of many of KZbin's distracting/ addictive qualities. This was an absolute game-changer for me and have since spent the least amount of time on KZbin in so, so long. I hope this helps and I really do wish you all the best. Please don't give up on therapists, I'm so sorry you haven't found the right one yet, but there will be someone out there who will understand you and take you seriously. 🌈🦋

[@ayeta78]

Im a 982nd subscriber, and a youtube addict. I wish that there are more people that makes videos like this.

[@lauren_hogg]

It's lovely to have you here! I'm so sorry you're going through this - I did upload a video last week sharing a tool I was using that has the potential to break my addiction to KZbin completely... hopefully it can do the same for you if you wanted to check it out! 🌈

[@christopherstein2024]

I am in a similar place and I am not happy about the way that it pretty much rules my life. Maybe I am just addicted to taking brakes as I have no cravings for KZbin/media when I am with my friends or anything like. But maybe spending too much time consuming media is the origin of my lack of mental endurance causing me now to need that many brakes. I don't feel like I am going to get my life on track very soon. At the moment what has been the result is that I try to optimize the rest of my life to be able to spend enough time in my comfort zone. Otherwise I am just feeling terrible. And as bad as it is I am somewhat glad that it is mostly KZbin. When I was spending time on Instagram I would really end up feeling stupid (I could really feel my brain rotting) and kinda depressed while also not getting things done. With KZbin at least I am seeing interesting things and learing stuff while procastinating. I have deleted pretty much all social media except KZbin and this way I am at least not activly decaying from spending time on the internet.

[@marekuszczykiewicz8661]

Thank you for that video, glad I happen to end up here! I wonder where are you from?

[@lauren_hogg]

It’s lovely to have you here! I’m from Australia 😊

[@robertwitt1276]

Today my journey starts. This video will be the video that changes my life forever

[@lauren_hogg]

WOOHOOOO! If you needed any extra help or were open to some, I made a follow-up video sharing a tool I found that worked SO well for me. Check it out here if you're interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIC9gGyoapZ_pKc

[@Jaxxie1981]

I've been using KZbin since its inception. I had a hookah channel long before monetization and when having 3,000 subscribers was huge. It was somewhere I could find a video on how to install a dishwasher. Beauty KZbinrs taught me how to apply liquid eyeliner sitting in the floor of their closets with drugstore makeup. Now nothing is shocking or impressive. Nothing is niche. Now I find myself mindlessly consuming content, scrolling through comments, wishing my life looked like the hip content creators'. I can't fall asleep without my earbuds in and a video running. It's a huge problem.

[@vijo74]

Thanks you so much for uploading this video about your experience

[@lauren_hogg]

Thank you for being here! 😊

[@badderbrain]

Thank you for your honesty. Any thoughts that you may have adhd? That’s what I have and KZbin is my brain being overwhelmed- wish I could do more than just like the post.

[@feliciahoglund4820]

This really hit home Edit: If you're using Firefox there's an add on called "Unhook" that lets you block distractions on KZbin like recommendations, home screen feed etc. I just got it to try it out.

[@aleenafareed7319]

thankyou so much for this video

[@vedant8002]

This is so motivating and relaxing at the same time

[@lauren_hogg]

Thank you 😊

[@saiketpaul7460]

Thank you ma'am

[@raamisa_annan_waafy_2180]

thank you very much for making this video I'm so much addicted to KZbin I hope I can over come my addiction

[@lauren_hogg]

You're so not alone in this, Raamisa. Following up from this video, I found a tool that really helped manage my relationship with KZbin - feel free to check it out here and I hope it helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIC9gGyoapZ_pKc 😊🦋

[@raamisa_annan_waafy_2180]

@@lauren_hogg Thank you so much for making this amazing videos it's really helped me a lot and you know what sister I'm finally out of this situation and thank you for helping me and please take care of yourself 😊

[@YouAdii]

OMG!!! I had to watch this twice. Here is a 100 likes. Thank you for addressing this.

[@lauren_hogg]

thank you 😂🌈

[@J0ELLEx]

This video is such a valuable resource !!

[@lauren_hogg]

Thank you! 🦋😊

[@KetanLambat]

Thank you soo very much for this video. After wasting a lot of time on social media, I was finally able to quit it after watching Yes Theory's video (highly recommended video). But quitting youtube was technically not possible, as I am a computer science student and youtube is my library. But it happens to be a one with free limitless entertainment too and that Dopamine fellow ... just doesn't let us think. This extension idea will finally help me. Thanks again.

[@lauren_hogg]

Hey Ketan 😊 What video was this? I'd love to check it out! Yeah I feel you, I can't particularly quit YT either, but sometimes quitting isn't the solution as we will just move onto another addiction. I really think that if we can find ways to manage and work on our addictive tendencies (like working with this extension) we will be much more able to tackle any addictions in the future. I wish you all the best! ☀️

[@KetanLambat]

@@lauren_hogg Link to the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/inKYep-wltqYmNE Yes, Totally agree with you. So far, the extension is working wonders and I am able to keep a track of my time.

[@KetanLambat]

Talking about tracking time, there is another extension named "WebTime Tracker" which I use that gives the stats for time spent of all websites daily. It helps with the self-realization and improvement part.

[@randomroo7846]

It's harder for me currently to break my addiction as people who i have immediate access to (for some reason I'm terrified to do an activity outside my house if I'm alone, i feel bored, and lonely, and stupid, i don't even want to go to an aisle at a store a few aisles away from someone i know.) because they are all deeper into electronic addiction than me. All my friends are too far away to help, i don't know how I'll get out.

[@lauren_hogg]

Hey there 😊 I'm so sorry you're feeling this way. I am not a professional in any way, but I would like to suggest moving your body everyday. Invite one or more of your friends to do an online workout class (I'm not sure on your location/ pandemic restrictions), or go for a walk with them, swim, ride, run, rock climb, yoga - anything really! Exercise is incredible for our moods and if it can also be a spent with the people we love (and get them off their technology), it's even better. Do you have a dog or another pet? Maybe you could go for a walk with just you and your dog? That way, you're not alone but it gives you the time and space to just get out of the house and do what you want (whether that's listening to the music you love, or bringing some food and having a bit of a picnic or read). I would also like to suggest this: it sounds like you may benefit from professional advice. I have seen psychologists in the past to help me work through difficult personality traits and really tough times in my life. I cannot begin to express how much they have helped me and how freeing the process can be. If you'd like, you can even bring along a close friend or family member to the session to either wait outside or come in with you. I hope that you can see the value it sounds like many others around you see in you ☀️🌈

[@randomroo7846]

@@lauren_hogg thanks, I do have pets and I'll definitely take these into consideration!

[@ludwigvonapfelstrudel5013]

Thank you ❤️

[@lauren_hogg]

🦋☀️

[@caldoreo]

Thank you for this video I finally managed to deactivate all my social media except for KZbin i have really a bad addiction to it, i am thinking of having another new account that the recommendation won't be that compulsive and i would also be able to search for the videos i need to watch, thanks again i will try the counting to 5 techniqe as well

[@lauren_hogg]

I am so sorry you're struggling with this. Massive props to you for A. admitting to yourself that it's an issue, and B. taking action! That takes guts. 🙌 A second account may work really well and I hope it does. Sending you so much positivity; you've got this! 🌈