Colleen! I also have OCD and the scrolling is hard for me too! I had a professional explain that it was often a kind of "checking" - for folks with OCD it can feel like checking the door lock multiple times. You have to check ten apps before you do anything and then check them again if you didn't get the right feeling from it! It's paralytic!
Thank you so much for sharing this today, it made me feel much less alone! You're a legend. ❤️
Thanks so much for sharing this comment, I now think maybe I should go ahead and share my original OCD post. I think it’s what makes me good at my job, but if it’s out of control, hoo boy.
I use Chrome for most sites, Firefox for socials. I use Linux so I can easily create different workspaces for different tasks and apps. I think there is a Mac plugin that does this. It's like having different computers.
I’ve found some of the stuff I use on my MAC way too easy to turn off. I like how customizable Cold Turkey is and I can’t get around it with other browsers and blocking the link to the block killer means I can’t get around it. Whatever works is my motto.
Hi Colleen. Thank you for sharing so vulnerably. I haven’t been diagnosed with any condition but often find myself doom scrolling. I feel much better when I switch off facebong and instacrack and lean towards Substack. People on this platform seem less interested in starting flame wars. Rather, they share their different perspectives from a point of concern and desire for common interest.
I have been blocking sites and unsubscribing without an app. There is an option to select your preferences and blocking is always available. You can remove advertising too. Thank you for sharing this with everyone!
Colleen! I also have OCD and the scrolling is hard for me too! I had a professional explain that it was often a kind of "checking" - for folks with OCD it can feel like checking the door lock multiple times. You have to check ten apps before you do anything and then check them again if you didn't get the right feeling from it! It's paralytic!
Thank you so much for sharing this today, it made me feel much less alone! You're a legend. ❤️
Thanks so much for sharing this comment, I now think maybe I should go ahead and share my original OCD post. I think it’s what makes me good at my job, but if it’s out of control, hoo boy.
I understand that completely! ❤️
I use Chrome for most sites, Firefox for socials. I use Linux so I can easily create different workspaces for different tasks and apps. I think there is a Mac plugin that does this. It's like having different computers.
I’ve found some of the stuff I use on my MAC way too easy to turn off. I like how customizable Cold Turkey is and I can’t get around it with other browsers and blocking the link to the block killer means I can’t get around it. Whatever works is my motto.
Hi Colleen. Thank you for sharing so vulnerably. I haven’t been diagnosed with any condition but often find myself doom scrolling. I feel much better when I switch off facebong and instacrack and lean towards Substack. People on this platform seem less interested in starting flame wars. Rather, they share their different perspectives from a point of concern and desire for common interest.
Full agreement. A lot of people tried to convince me to leave this platform for political reasons, and I’m so glad I didn’t.
I have been blocking sites and unsubscribing without an app. There is an option to select your preferences and blocking is always available. You can remove advertising too. Thank you for sharing this with everyone!