Help stopping excessive internet/cellphone use (Solved!)

Hi
I've a recurrent problem with this. From time to time my internet use becomes disproportionate.
I have been going to bed after midnight for more than a week now. I went to sleep at 2:30 am last night I was reading and answering tests
I've tried several apps to block distracting apps or whole phone screen but they don't detect all and eventually I bypass them...
I need to do something to go to sleep earlier. I don't want to feel tired, sleepy and unmotivated all day because of lack of sleep

 

Thanks for your answers!

It's great! I love it, but it's not easy to go out in nature because of the place where I live and there is no parks near here :-(

I didn't know such devices exist! Are they expensive?

One of my greatest challenges is making schedules. My job is mainly domestic chores, so I spend most of time at home... with my phone near. I try to assign times for different activities but it usually doesn't work, it's a constant struggle >_<

The problem isn't falling asleep. I can do it very easily. The problem is I stay stuck on the phone until late at night despite being sleepy...
I've noticed I need to sleep 9 hours, I've tried to get at least 8, but sometimes it becomes very difficult.

Interesting. I'll think about this

I already do it. I have my alarm and wake up at 8 am every day, but since I don't get enough hours of sleep, I'm sleepy and tired all day...

 

I searched and saw they are expensive. Thanks anyway

Yes, and we now need to develop the habit of self discipline and self control...

Good! If it can detect the apps I use with Samsung secure folder app, then it will be useful! The problem with other blockers has been they don't detect or stop such apps

Before I had a smartphone, I got stuck on my laptop! And on my desktop PC too
When I was a student I had a possibly severe episode of internet overuse with my laptop. Well, then I lived alone in other city but now my circumstances are very different. I think it would be more difficult now to stay more than 4 hours a day seeing the laptop, but at night it would be very easy...

I use the phone very often during the day, but my main problem right now is going to sleep too late because of being stuck on internet at night, maybe the used device is secondary...
Anyway I'm going to consider this option, thanks!

That's good.
I'm glad you've found a helpful solution for you!

Right

An iPhone far exceeds my budget, is too much expensive and I have no money :-(

 

Well, I'm not talking about a very detailed record of incomes and expenses. If I was an organized person, I would have one... But our monthly income of about $900 usd is insufficient to pay an iPhone... A few times it can be difficult to make ends meet...
Also I'm distracted and forgetful, I cannot afford to lose an iPhone, have it dropped or stolen
Considering this, the flip phone is a better option for me! XD

Yes, and before paying for it, I need to make sure it really works for me. I think I can found something I can afford.

For now I'm going to uninstall the current blocker and make room to install the app @Vicit_fidem suggested. I'll see if it blocks app within Secure Folder.
Ohhh! Wow! Maybe I need to install the blocker also within Secure Folder! Maybe this way it can detect my apps! :-D I will try!

Update: This is Samsung Secure Folder https://www.samsungknox.com/en/solutions/personal-apps/secure-folder

 

Yes, I hope, thanks

Glad for you!

Yes, excessive use of anything, I think

I've a history of getting stuck on screen devices, first TV, later PC and laptop, and tablet/smartphones in more recent years.
I can spend hours on internet reading miscellaneous, interesting information and then time flies! I can say "only 5 more minutes", "this is the last page"...
On the other hand, anxiety can make me to constantly check if I've notifications, likes, comments, new messages and so.
It can be a way to procrastinate when I have to do something I don't like, make me nervous or afraid
I've noticed anxiety is something I strongly try to avoid.
Sometimes I feel like an urge to read or write or finish something "asap, right now", the feeling of "this can't wait". Or the feeling or urge to check randomly "to see what I find"
In addition, I'm in too many groups and hundreds of messages accumulate...

 

Yes. I sometimes activate Don't Disturb Mode. It can prevent immediate distractions, but anyway I can open apps and websites directly and check every 5 minutes what's new

I've been trying it for years! But the success doesn't last long...
In fact I have an alarm as a sleep time reminder, but I constantly postpone it This is why I started to use app blockers, ideally the blocker will close my apps or will block the screen at certain hour and then I'll have to turn lights off and go to bed...

It's a good idea because I've a lot of books waiting to be read...

I need to find a better moment to use internet. At night is easier because I finished activities, people are sleeping and I no longer have interruptions, but it's the worst time of day to be on the cell phone.

Btw, I didn't it and... It worked!!!!! The blocker detected and stopped the apps I indicated!!! :-D I only need to make some adjustments.
If everything goes well, you won't see me here again after my local midnight, lol!

 

Thanks for your advice.
This is precisely what I've not been able to achieve: consistently complying with the schedules and limits I establish... Relaxing isn't an issue, fortunately

Yes, it's another thing I need to do consistently

I already have it thanks