Are you checking ChatGPT the moment you wake up? Staying up late talking to Character.AI? You're not alone. In this episode, we explore the 12 critical warning signs of AI addiction that thousands are experiencing but few recognize.

Based on our analysis of hundreds of users and MIT research, we break down the progression from healthy AI use to dependency. From declining real-world relationships to physical symptoms like sleep disruption, these signs often develop gradually before becoming impossible to ignore.

In this episode:

• The 12 evidence-based warning signs of AI addiction
• Why AI dependency differs from social media addiction
• Physical symptoms: eye strain, headaches, sleep disruption
• Emotional indicators: anxiety when AI is down, genuine grief over AI changes
• Work/relationship impact: missing deadlines, avoiding friends for AI time
• Special focus on AI companion attachment (Character.AI, Replika)
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Real user insight: "I realized I was more excited to tell my AI about my day than my own family" - a pattern we're seeing across all AI platforms.

Research shows Reddit recovery groups like r/CharacterAIRecovery have grown 400% in 2024. MIT researchers call this "the final stage of digital addiction" - but early recognition means recovery is completely possible.

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Resources mentioned:

• MIT AI Dependency Study
• 12 Signs Research Page
• Free Recovery Community Forum

No judgment, just understanding and evidence-based solutions.

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