That doesn’t seem to do much for me unfortunately. In my case the potential time I need to reserve for a gaming session tends to take precedence over hype whenever I’m in a lazy, scroll-focused rut. Still trying to get back to a recent(ish) release I was super hyped playing during its beta period… At least I have a semi decent explanation for this one, I guess.

While I can’t provide you with a proper scientific answer I can offer a basic explanation - it’s effort.

Browsing through the never ending amount of content online requires no effort but provides you with a dopamine rush as if you actually managed to accomplish or do something with your time. Other stuff, like watching movies, playing games, reading books, etc. requires attention and active participation, the payoff on the other hand is largely delayed (especially compared to the lazy option).

As for hacks… I don’t know any. The only ways I know how to deal with it is limiting your time scrolling through this stuff and forcing yourself to do other things - it can be rough early on but you’ll eventually get used to the “normal” way of functioning.

If you need other alternatives in the future Awesome Privacy repo has a pretty good list on various categories.

But WHAT is an alternative to that?

Cryptpad has forms. There’s also Framaforms though I can’t say how well it works or whether it would suit your needs.

I see people are quick to lash out for a place called “No Stupid Questions”… I don’t know if OP is trolling or not but I can kind of understand where they’re coming from (or at least I think I do).

I grew up at a place and time where any info about LGBT+ was nonexistent, let alone having a chance of interacting with someone open about being part of that community. If your environment/life consist of a homogenized culture and view of the world, seeing tons of people “suddenly becoming trans” can be quite a shock. People don’t deal well with shock.

Hell, it has been years since I got out of my bubble and become aware of LGBT+ and I still had a bit of a shock (not a bad one, just in “surprise!” kind of way) when a content creator I’ve watched from time to time came out as trans.

I don’t necessarily think this question was asked in a bad faith but rather from position of ignorance - ignorance that could and should be dealt with in a productive manner. Throwing around accusations won’t help anyone and if OP is really trying to understand the situation, blowing up on them can lead to a negative outcome instead. Come on people, let’s do better.

As for the question: @Tywele@lemmy.dbzer0.com is right - it’s not “people turning trans”, it’s “people not hiding anymore”. World isn’t the same as it was a decade ago and as society becomes more accepting, people are less likely to hide their sexuality, identity etc.

Regret is always a possibility, whatever the choice. Is it likely? Statistically speaking, I don’t think so (though I can’t find the research I’ve seen about this topic at the moment). You have to keep in mind that transition is not a simple or fast process and people don’t do it on a whim.

On the other hand, this might lead to serious improvements in both mental health and general qualityof life as people don’t have to deal with a body and “self” they don’t feel comfortable with.

I’m no expert on this topic but I hope this helps at least a little bit.