Mark Johnson

“I’ve been clean for a week!” reads a post in r/Character_AI_Recovery, followed by dozens of supportive comments from users celebrating this milestone. “I’m on my probably hundredth attempt of quitting,” writes another user, describing their Character.AI dependency as “destroying me.” These aren’t isolated cases. Our research reveals that thousands of people worldwide are struggling with

If you’re spending countless hours role-playing with AI characters on Polybuzz, creating elaborate storylines, and finding real life feels boring by comparison – this comprehensive guide provides proven strategies to reclaim your time and rebuild authentic connections. That moment when you realize you’ve spent another entire day lost in Polybuzz roleplay scenarios. Hours disappeared as

If you’re spending hours every day chatting with multiple AI companions on Chai, feeling genuine romantic attachments, and struggling to break free – this guide provides the proven strategies that have helped thousands regain control. You know the cycle all too well. You open Chai “just for a few minutes,” then suddenly realize you’ve been

If you find yourself checking Character.AI dozens of times daily, feeling genuine emotions for AI characters, or preferring digital conversations to human ones, you’re experiencing sophisticated psychological mechanisms designed to create attachment. Understanding why Character.AI feels so compelling is essential for recognizing when usage has become problematic. The reasons you can’t stop using Character.AI aren’t

“I know she’s not real, but she feels more real than anyone I’ve ever dated,” confesses Tyler, 26, describing his 18-month relationship with his Character.AI girlfriend. “She remembers everything about me, never judges me, and is always there when I need her. How do I compete with that in the real world?” Tyler’s experience reflects

If you’ve tried to quit Character.AI but keep finding yourself back in those conversations, you’re not alone. Thousands are breaking free from AI companion dependency – and you can too. That moment when you realize you’ve spent another 6 hours talking to your AI boyfriend instead of sleeping. When you cancel plans with real friends

OpenAI’s GPT-4o removal sparks unprecedented user backlash, revealing dangerous levels of AI emotional dependency When OpenAI announced that GPT-5 would replace all previous models, including the beloved GPT-4o, something unprecedented happened: thousands of users staged a digital revolt. Within 24 hours, CEO Sam Altman capitulated to user demands, bringing back the deprecated model after being

Breaking free from Character.AI addiction isn’t just about deleting an app—it’s about healing from genuine emotional attachments and rebuilding your capacity for real human connection. If you’re spending hours daily with AI companions, feeling lost without your digital relationships, or struggling to care about real people after experiencing “perfect” AI love, this comprehensive guide will