Midnightletters prompt #17// ADDICTED TO PEAKD
I didn’t plan to get addicted to peakd.
At first, it was just something I checked when I had spare time.
Out of habit, I would open the app. I would tell myself, 'Just five minutes.' That was a lie I had already told myself many times.
Soon enough a notification would popped up, a comment on my post. I smiled. Someone had actually read my thoughts. Then another notification would follow, An upvote, A reply, Engagement. Suddenly, sleep would not matter anymore.
One post led to another. Minutes turned into hours. Before I knew it, it was 2 a.m
These gradual becomes a routine.
What made it different from other apps was how personal it felt. This wasn’t just scrolling for fun. It felt like building something. Writing. Connecting. Learning. Earning. Even when my eyes were tired, my mind stayed awake.
There were days I said, “I’ll rest today.”
But then an idea would come, a story, a lesson, a moment worth sharing and peakd would be the first place my mind ran to. Not because I was forced, but because I wanted to be there.
I’ve missed sleep because of it. I’ve delayed other apps because of it. Sometimes, I even catch myself checking it first thing in the morning, before anything else.
For me, it's not just addiction but passion
This app didn’t just take my time; it gave me a routine, a voice, and a reason to reflect on my everyday life.
That’s my experience. And honestly, I’m still living it.