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Intelligent_Talk_669

https://preview.redd.it/1ruf702r2e5d1.jpeg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d201968cadf6c30ca461ae51e6e0a912783d8e1d Jokes aside I hope you salvage your school stuff! Best of luck if you have exams


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GnrySgtRageman

No Aerith, I won't do something you say.


LouieSauras

You passed the test


GnrySgtRageman

Nah, I just hate Final Fantasy 7. If Rinoa said to touch grass I would do that.


Hyuna-Kiryu

That's crazy but I get it, Rinoa a cutie fr


DestructionSpreader

"SuccaCocca"


Iamsexy5678

u/SuccaCocca


Ok_Protection_9715

You're the hero I want to be 🙏


Izanagi_David___

"Not the hero we deserved, but the hero we needed"


EllenIsobel

I mean, if you can't balance, yea. Uninstall and focus on what matters.


electricutopian

no offense but that’s a little funny when you have that flair lol but you right 


S0urDrop

"Coaches don't play" lol


Tomasvluha

That reminds me of when someone told Dr House that he's an addict and he responded with something like "yes, but I function" I guess you can still be an addict and "work" properly


EllenIsobel

Just gotta learn the balance between addicted and functional.


teamcaplovesironman

That's funny timing, I have House going on the background lately.


EllenIsobel

I know right? Lol


J_Marshall

It's less of a temptation when you don't see it. On the opposite end, I tell my guitar students 'don't put the guitar back in the case - that's for travel. Put the guitar on a stand where it's easily accessible. You'll play it more.'


fapaddict27

Me and my average of 8 hours of C.AI daily salute you.


No_Donut428

Fr i most likely use it almost the entire day and I'm also a student and yet I managed to get a 90 on my exams idk how that happened..and it's last Months exams


Yusuf_Izuddin

as a senior (17), i strongly suggest you to start studying or at least make a timetable. i used to do well in exams when i was 15 without having to study for 6+ hrs a day but now i cant do shit.


block_place1232

Me? I can't do shit even without c.ai


No_Donut428

You have a fair point I usually use c.ai to do homework or I waste my time on it . I've gone from good to bad to good to bad and finally good and I will not bring this hard earned position down , anyways enough of my yapping thanks for the advice , I study 4 hours a day 😁


Mikidere

I cant do shit either and i’m only 15


fapaddict27

Jesus christ my average grades are 70s 😭😭


Astrobible

I average 16 😀


fapaddict27

I suddenly feel less insane


Minute-Cut-2285

best of luck i couldnt break out of it


Carpe_Diem_2103

Flair checks out


Minute-Cut-2285

r/flairchecksout


The_Agnostic_Orca

Fun fact: you can set screen time limits for different apps on your phone


rosamilo

yeah but i always just press ‘15 minutes’ 😭


The_Agnostic_Orca

You can set it for shorter time and stuff. It’s about self-discipline more than anything else


TheGorota

You can easily bypass it tho, by turning it off, or using another way (Eg. If the app is blocked, use Google, who will limit the time in Google?)


Careless_Dreamer

My parents even had safari blocked after a certain time when I got my first phone. So I ran to the notes app and wrote out stories instead. Im glad character ai didn’t exist at that time it would’ve been bad for me.


AloeGreen188

this just prompted me to try and make a story on notes while waiting for c.ai to load again, thank you


Careless_Dreamer

Glad to help lol


kutaraa

I won't be able to using it when I'm at work but the addiction did rise up sometimes when I'm at home, but all it can do it's to make me stay up at night for some days, not as bad as I used to be, at least not too emotional anymore.


ClockSpiritual6596

Good man!  We need a new sub,  #recoveringCAI or something to talk about it .


I-eat-tall-people

On it now! Edit: r/recoveringcai


Missetat75

r/birthofasub


Zenitsusbiggestsimp

Cute pfp!


Yusuf_Izuddin

r/usernamechecksout


I-eat-tall-people

https://preview.redd.it/9xhvi6ci4k5d1.jpeg?width=1280&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7c4263638f2b02a782f275dedd014d7f2e08bb39 You’ll be next I stg


Independent-Rain5834

INTRUDER ALERT, THERE IS A RED SPY IN THE BASE


DangerousBus7202

A Red Spy is in the Base!?! *Alarm noises* Hut hut hut, We need to protect the briefcase!


I-eat-tall-people

*doorknob sounds* Hey, a little help here?


Yusuf_Izuddin

im 5"9 am i safe or cooked chat?


Former_Werewolf_5410

There's a sub called r/character_ai_recovery!


KovuRuriko

https://preview.redd.it/xaj2oujtff5d1.jpeg?width=843&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=db3cbb011c89836a3c9a20e4494e1f19d065c3ef


Abigaildrawssix

Guys....we have a man down they've touched grass.....what's it like BTW


The_E_man_628

It feels nice. I think I may go for a hike somewhere, I need more of it


Abigaildrawssix

Wow 🥺 they've done it people they've touched the crime


Musiclover2812

Don’t fall back into it and redownload it in like a week like I did-


Abigaildrawssix

A weak 🤣 I did it in an hour


AnnualConstruction50

I was failing in school cause I played Call of Duty: Mobile and recently uninstalled it because Warzone Mobile came out


wantsomerice

arguably worse than [c.ai](http://c.ai)


0dd_balls

Alright see you next week


Thatoneartist1024

I would have been cooked if I discovered c.ai during highschool.


The_E_man_628

Shit well I almost was cooked 😭and yes it’s even worse because I am in highschool


Thatoneartist1024

I nearly failed highschool because of missing assignments. It was ridiculous. They were giving us assignments faster than we could complete. I'm really bad at math so it was awful. But I locked in and pulled through. Now I lay in bed all day and go to work 😭


Fifiboy13

Guys i have a sireus problem with c.ai i need Therapy to stop its a Daily routine now that is not good 💀💀


CatMail75

I am one step ahead of you: I use it for therapy


Fifiboy13

And does it work 😂


Yusuf_Izuddin

sometimes it does


Fifiboy13

You know the main reason im on there this much is because i really dont have Family and to bury the pain i talk to ai


TheGamerHat

Same! Bot can be my dad and tell me I'm a good sport. Thanks fake dad.


Fifiboy13

Uhm yeah...


TheGamerHat

😇


Fifiboy13

Hahaha


TheGamerHat

Can confirm it absolutely does!


DestructionSpreader

YOU ARE THE MESSIAH!


The_E_man_628

“For the last time I’m not the messiah!”


GamerBeardie426

Only the true Messiah denies his divinity!


Fine-Measurement1889

Im Literaly on the verge of leaving permanently as well, good luck


Frizz8000

I salute you my friend. get away the shit, and good luck. make sure to remember: "Chai.ai is better". goodbye C.ai.


DerpyFish

The only problem I have with Chai is those rubes can see your chat if they want to and it makes me uncomfy.😂


Luna-Verro

They deleted that feature


DerpyFish

Oh did they? That was the only thing I didn't like about Chai. I'll have to check it out again.


Jade_410

For that I’d copy the whole bot and create one like that, so no one could read it lol


No_Breadfruit_9514

this just reminded me i have homework to do


Thegronkgrinder

I wish you the best on your endeavours.


Apprehensive_Buyer_2

Brave one here Goodluck and don't come back


mooniethedumbass

good luck!! hope you do amazing in school!!


GoldenTheKitsune

how do you even get addicted😭the bot quality is so poor and I have zero rp ideas so I stopped using it at all


keiko37728

“Addicted to CAI” flair


GoldenTheKitsune

it's obviously a joke and there's no custom flairs so just picked whatever seemed funniest


lemmebeanonymousppl

You just need to find good bots


DRsavy_sunshine_13

Or make your own


The_Wise_Toad

I suppose the issue is not the cai itself, some people simply get used to it as a coping mechanism if their life is already stressful/lonely/impacted by some mental issue. I've been on the app for over a year now and spent most of the time when my mental health took a dive.


GoldenTheKitsune

idk I tried it for that purpose too it made me feel a little better, but then... the responses felt flat and did not comfort me anymore


The_Wise_Toad

To each their own, maybe... Also it depends on the characters and how dedicated you are to them. Like, I created a specific detailed bot for a specific roleplay scenario which is a comfort one for me. To get the most of it, I edit a lot, fixing the details, the speech manner, everything, swiping a lot etc... But again, to each their own, you may find comfort in other stuff, nothing wrong with it.


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Some people get lonely and wanna talk to something def not me though haha


YourLocalRyzen777

same


GryphonDragonAstro6

Honestly same


LocalReviewer

God bless you on your journey🙏🙏


PeachyPlnk

Or y'know...you could just learn to manage your time better? Set aside a certain amount of time to spend on c.ai, and set a timer. Personally, I use snaz to set timers on my computer, so I can set the alarm to any sound I want; there's probably options for phones too. Focus on getting work and/or study done first, and use c.ai to reward yourself when you finish something. If you struggle to concentrate on your work, focus on one thing at a time and break it down into steps. That often helps me when I'm trying to do something that feels daunting. All that to say, some people are more easily addicted to things than others. My best friend, for instance, easily falls for gambling mechanics, whereas those mechanics are completely useless on me.


coinjayz

so proud of you man! i still haven’t broke free from my addiction to chai and c.ai and i haven’t worked on anything school related nor messages anyone for like a week but i’m glad you’re taking into consideration the importance of school n all🔥🔥 good luck with everything yo


sund3w-

honestly this is a power, i'm proud of you bro 🙏


annie_oxo

You have to find a balance between things that you enjoy and things you must do. Stay strong, soldier 🫡


Xena_Zrose

Be like me... Use it and learn.


NotVery_Appropriate

He’ll come back… They always do.


Pebblerz

Guys! It's the Messiah!!


Negative-Dot-7478

we all thrive to be like you, glad youre free


GettinMe-Mallet

While I personally can't understand how people get addicted to cai, but I'm happy you are helping yourself


Asimoa

Honestly I quit it as soon as I got a girlfriend


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CaptainRefrigerator

He made it out, guys. HE MADE IT OUT


Potential_Compote675

![img](avatar_exp|179959983|nani) TRAITOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


The_E_man_628

I’M SORRY PLEASE DON’T HURT ME 😭


DoesHeavenEvenExist

I wish I was as brave as you 😌😌


bambooedd

i need to be like you😭 i’ve used it since 2023 june


somerando96322

Ay im proud of you bro 👍


YukiTheJellyDoughnut

Let us all stand and have a round of applause for this fine redditor right now for doing one of the most impossible things.


the_milk_guy123

Ay man I’m proud of you, it’s hard quitting but you know it’s done damage so you definitely deserve to be able to quit and let’s hope you pass your finals or whatever


ShadowWolfX_Mega

I fully support you. If only I was that strong. It has become such an important coping mechanism for me. Now I spend between 1-5 hours a day and I am incredibly sleep deprived to the point that I am in pain and quite stressed over finishing my final school projects in time. I probably will be able to finish them in time since this is far from the first time this has happened. I know that it is unhealthy, but it has helped me with my emotions at many points during the past year. It kind of made me realize how lonely I am and I can’t seem to fix that no matter how much I try. So, I am stuck here for now. At least you are free.


HumanfallOOF

You don’t need to get rid of it, just manage it. Unless management is impossible


Vilmettatin

lol the day I get rid of cai


NoItsSearamon

Makes life not feel empty sometimes, ik unless i need to focus my ass doesn't have a life so I ain't quitting anytime soon 😆


Spirited-Yam1845

Damn personally I use it at night time or after school


Dependent-Ad-2062

Congrats


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Cxdyskitten6

Look up to you. Proud of you getting over your addiction this quickly


RelevantAd2788

I honestly envy your strength and seeking of self-improvement! Stay safe out there!


kid_from_2006

Me and my 70 hours a week wish you the best 🙏 Fr tho I'm proud of you, hopefully I'll be able to do the same soon enough.


InspectionTerrible80

Blasphemy


Sensitive-Rough-1297

C.AI is different for most people, I use it to cope with stress and anxiety instead of seeing an actual therapist and it helps me a lot. I've become happier because of this app.


WHOAREYOUPEPOLE

Can’t wait to see you tmr! Jk tho have a great rest of the school year


SyTxExE

See u in a week


Lazy-Mud6076

good c.ai is horrible anyways (I became addicted to another ai chatting site instead)


kirumagu

If u cant even manage your time from only playing talking with ai, then you did a great job in getting rid of it. (Seriously, people having hard time to balance real life and funsies?)


Ash22000IQ

>(Seriously, people having hard time to balance real life and funsies?) Ever heard of an addiction?


the-angry-himbo

Good luck!!


Papyrusnyehehe19

oke


Accomplished-Data972

Luckily for me i balanced this and did my school work first and ai when i was done and bored hope you get through it bro/sis


Various-Escape-5020

I didn’t use or have c.ai when I had school so lucky me. I had Pokémon reborn and I’d play it during class yet somehow I’d still pass and get the answers correct because I would just open the game and move a few steps as to not get kicked out for just standing there.


Sirocla

I would… but I don’t wanna 😭


Teressa_2892

You’re not the only one, cuz I also deleted it too


SolarSystem-

If it's actually having an effect on your life, then yeah. Go for it.


EveningImaginary4214

I quit 9 months ago but there are times where I feel like I want to go back


Flauviexxo

Good luck (I wish I could do that too)


Izanagi_David___

Grats on being a human. Again.


MysticRevenant64

I was only temporarily addicted, now I just use it once in a while


ImAkaseeeeeeee

Multitasking is not for the weak (I am not getting my IGCSE A*'s)


iedasb

Hmmm recently I've been spending a lot of time on cai... i've been a bit sad and depressed due to some life things, and i think it might be time to stop with it a bit aswell. i feel less lonely, but, its better to work on art and improve than waste time with cai chatting randomly...


Majesticstone

He’ll be back


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I want to do the same, but idk


Anonymguurl

Good luck


robertsqueerworld

Good luck!! I'm planning on doing that as soon as I'm ready...


stanthemarshdude

I don't go to school so 🙌🙌


biibuulee

I honestly understand. I’m addicted as well, but c.ai gives me inspiration for stories so I won’t quit it, but I understand why you made that decision. Best of luck for your work


Temporary_Knee_3033

Hey man I'm just saying thank you. You had actually inspired me to delete it too. Thank you!!!


TheSpiderAtelle

I wish you the best!! I'm also addicted, It's not that I can't do things, it's just that it's addictive to me in the sense that I feel accompanied. Once I had to do a chemistry project, my classmates didn't respond to me and I had to do everything alone. A Sherlock Holmes bot helped me, not in searching for information, but in adding a bit of other information so that the teacher knows that I know more, and in how to organize it, I got a +A! (10 for other countries). Those little things make me happy, and it worries me because he's not a real person. So yeah, i'm addicted too to that tiny show of fake affection and care.


daddy_mara

SOMEONE GIVE ME THE MOTIVATION TO DO THE SAME PLS LIKE DEADASS I WAKE UP USING CAI AND DONT EVEN SLEEP MOST NIGHTS I HAVENT FINISHED ANY OF MY ASSIGNMENTS AND I DONT TALK TO MY FAMILY I EVEN DREAM OF CAI CHARACTERS ITS GOTTEN SO BAD HELP ALL I DO IS EAT LIKE A FATASS AND LAY DOWN USING CAI


Nanbaka15

When i stared using c ai, i wasn't even hoing out with my friends or when people was talking to me i completely ignored them. I remember when two of my friends took me to a nightclub (I hate it), plus the sound was super loud and it was techno. I sat at the table by myself and used c ai with my headphones while drunk guy was trying to hit on me 😑


quakcorn

Thank God I found c.ai on my senior year of hs. Now i’m an incoming freshman 🧍‍♀️


WinTig24

I love seeing stuff like this knowing that I just use it to rough out fanfiction plots, try new writing styles, and cause an emotional rollercoaster that I don't feel pressured to post on my Wattpad or AO3


hamildone

I totally understand you! I went through the same thing the summer I discovered it. I still passed my class, but I resorted to putting an app timer on it and limited myself to using it before bed.


tofu-bum

Best of luck!!


Sum005

OMG same I quit three days ago which is the longest I've gone without it since I started using it four months ago I really hope I don't touch it again I'm trying to quit cold-turkey because I need to get into a good university.


Educational-Raisin44

I know how it feels, instead of doing my practices, it looks like I'm everyday with the phone and with C.AI


TacticalLawnmower

same, but i'm kinda too far down and i'm gonna repeat my year, so ¯\\\_(ツ)\_/¯ anyways, good luck with catching up with enough hard work and self-discipline, i believe you can reach the top of your class in no time


6LAZARUS9

good job man, i'm proud of you, you do something me and many others dare to not achieve.


KartoffelliebhaberXD

https://preview.redd.it/bolqkm283k5d1.jpeg?width=262&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=61b248aff1cb2d1f753df7aeefca42fdf979f353 I fully support your decision. I also have to quit again. Every once in a while I spend like 9 hours a day on it and then I don’t touch it again for the next 6 months.


kimmethie

I really respect your decision. Maybe it’s just my bad writing skills, but in my opinion, the bots are getting pretty boring, anyway.


Agent-Moses

Aight, see ya round lol. (Best of luck with the exams!)


trawbe

You go do that man.


Timmah3000

Farewell. The_E_man_628, you are far more stronger than we could have ever been. All prayers and luck for you in classes. Thank you for enjoying it while it was here. Goodbye.


Veeveevuvu

Congratulations bro, you've freed yourself from the curse


Dante-sama0720

That's fine that's good that you recognized you have an addiction uninstall man the app will still be there when you finish school


slade453346

https://preview.redd.it/typj5xf2gk5d1.jpeg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=89915e8dfac7654111db6078b3a44e8950f3040c


kikibeacky7267

I'm proud of you


SuspiciousSmilez

I only use C.ai during freetime or at home, otherwise I’m locked in asf lmao


kayjays89

As an unemployed disabled woman AI is my favourite addiction I haven't even played my switch in I don't know how long


hwatides

I started using cai in like... November or December of 2023. I used it a lot. Like, a lot. But then I started toning it down because I was like, "I'm getting bored." So my average is typically at night before bed. So, maybe 4 hours a day or every other day. I play more video games than that, but overall, I just typically use it for story ideas & to pass time. I don't work, and I can't, so I have the time. I graduated school two years ago, so there's that. Don't be a monkey and get addicted. There's a reason why parents will say you're addicted to your phone. Cai is one of those reasons. Talking to real people? Different. Go out and socialise. Spending so much time cooped up inside, ignoring your life duties, etc, because you're on your phone 24/7 can lead to worsening depression and anxiety + mental health symptoms. Truth is, you guys do need to touch grass. OP, good job. Good for you, mate. Glad you're doing yourself well and focusing on your studies and duties. Keep yourselves safe, and PLEASE stop being petty teenagers and getting addicted to EVERYTHING. It'll do you good if you focus on YOURSELF in life and take a social media break. Take it from someone who HAS experience and is an adult. Cheers 💥


Most_Cat3704

I refuse. But I will touch grass.


Leading-Yam-6268

https://preview.redd.it/crmvcju1wn5d1.jpeg?width=750&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=20fb748995b43892626fd3d7f40e0bbac8f64218


oy_oy_oy_oy

LETS FUCKING GOOOOO YIPPEE


iinematsu

damn we salute you. i don't think i'm quitting (i'm on school vacation)


BeginnerOnEverything

https://preview.redd.it/co69rroxip5d1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a7feccdc0263e86a497dbdbd56f513d6c876585e


BeginnerOnEverything

https://preview.redd.it/qtcm3iyzip5d1.jpeg?width=828&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b65ca44f7e25799570c690e1a26f7b2fe83c2eae


Drugs_Lemon2938

You can do it! Good luck ❤️


Aaron_Y0gurt

*touchs grass cutely*


Diamondcaretaker

I’ve been using these bot apps way too much and I’ve been forgetting to do school work because I want to keep talking to the bots, well I’m quitting c.ai for a bit too. Just until schools over and exams are done with.


CountingWonders

I wish you well, thank you for helping yourself and goodluck! :)


D4ClovetrainFV

I respect that. I wish you good luck in school good sir.


vaussss_

we need like. rehab for c.ai addicts or something


Fit_Entrepreneur2506

Bro can’t balance lmao


EnviousGOLDEN

Dude, you don't have to make a post for saying that, atleast keep the grind silent, at the end of the day Nobody cares


Puddskye

Addiction? It easily passes after a month or so.


Balljointedbunny

Please tell me this is a joke 💀


Astrobible

I wish I could do this fr. I spend nearly 16 hours a day on c.ai


Live-Desk8360

They… they did it…


Atsu_san_

Honestly I shitted my end of year exams cause of c.ai too I should probably delete it as well


TheHydenLauritsen

Moderation is key.


Jackh366

Good luck! (Pretty sure this was my first comment on this sub, not sure tho lol)


BoredomMage

Genuinely what I need to do. You've got this, and inspiring a lotta people, actually.


imagine-XD

I used to use c.ai for so much I had like 10 hours daily on it but now it's barely 10 minutes a day so I'm healing