“how do I stop watching youtube and being distracted by it I try to replace it with work I already go to the gym but whenever I sit down to work I just say a little bit of youtube then end up on there for 5 hours”

Another soul answered...

Treat YouTube as a reward at the end of the day.

Another soul answered...

Then you believe YouTube is still worth watching over doing other things. Otherwise you wouldn’t keep going to it. You have to first convince yourself (your whole self) that YouTube is bad for you — that work is better for you. If it isn’t, then you’re watching for a reason. Also, you may delete the app, any shortcuts, your account, block the website with browser extensions. Decide to not use it for 2 weeks. Then see what you think. You can definitely do this. Try this out and then decide. Baby steps.

Another soul answered...

"I just say a little bit of youtube" just don't. Yes, it's gonna feel kinda shitty at first. But you will adapt and won't feel that way.

Another soul answered...

discipline starts now otherwise it's only going to get worse with age and your anxious thoughts