This is exactly why those things are dangerous. You get used to them and your brain starts needing the distraction and constant empty entertainment. It's only

This is exactly why those things are dangerous. You get used to them and your brain starts needing the distraction and constant empty entertainment. It's only when you stop using it for a few days/weeks, that you notice how much your brain needs that constant feed of stuff. When you get over that short amount of "withdrawal" and no longer need it as a filler of empty time, you can use that time for more healthy things.