Likewise, been off for over a month (yay New Years) and my productivity has been significantly increased.

And I agree about HN, it's similar in system, but the content is very different. I'll look at the front page and maybe read 2 articles and their comments in full, and actually feel like I've learned something or it wasn't a complete waste of my time.

Gotta cut those dopamine drips. So many companies make their money figuring out how to hook you.