Aside from self-realization and discipline, the only way anyone gets out of an addiction is if the transformation is inside rather than enforced constraints. Be

Aside from self-realization and discipline, the only way anyone gets out of an addiction is if the transformation is inside rather than enforced constraints. Being on HN isn't the problem, it's the side effect. The real problem lies on what you're currently working on: it is not worthy enough to warrant your time and passion that you'll forego any type of "new news" because you're so consumed on what you're doing. Find value in what you're doing, or find something more desirable and valuable. You'll break out of your addiction naturally.