Internet addiction.

BeautyFromPain
BeautyFromPain Posts: 4,952 Member
edited December 2024 in Chit-Chat
I go to school full time, there from 6am-8pm mon-thurs and work about 20 hours fri-sun. I work out 6 days a week.

I am ALWAYS on the internet. I wake up and before school I am on here, come home and I am on here until I end up falling asleep.
I think this is becoming quite common but recently I went to the coast for just ONE day and didn't feel right without it.
Has anyone else gotten over an internet addiction? It's seriously taking over my life! How did you do it?

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  • 1a1a
    1a1a Posts: 761 Member
    Make a conscious effort to break the habit. I used to come home from work late at night and jump straight online so I made myself a temporary rule of no net after work. And also, none first thing in the morning (cos I ought to be doing work stuff). Instead of going online I'd read, or play music, or walk, or just stand/sit and stare aimlessly cos I didn't know what to do with myself. It seems to have worked.
  • brendaschmitt1
    brendaschmitt1 Posts: 218
    My husband is addicted to the computer. Actually computer games. He comes home from work eats then gets on the computer until its time for bed. It is very annoying. :(
  • zaph0d
    zaph0d Posts: 1,172 Member
    I have it. Don't know how to cure it. But I need to.
  • ObtainingBalance
    ObtainingBalance Posts: 1,446 Member
    Bump
  • Starla_
    Starla_ Posts: 349
    If you figure out why then you can figure out what to do to fix it.

    I am on the net ALL THE TIME. Have been for 11 years. Why? Well after I've done the banking and the bills and the shopping and study it is my social outlet. A few years ago though I used to use it as a means to get acceptance and feel better about myself, to get attention and validation about who I was. Which doesnt always work out so well.

    I have social anxiety and I dont get out a lot and when I do it isnt usually with a lot of people, as a stay at home mum I need social interaction. I'm ok with that. I just spent 2 weeks on holiday with my only internet outlet being on my phone, I survived pretty good. But 2 years ago I would have freaked out and not gone on holiday because I wouldnt have been able to deal with not having more of the net for so long. I also no longer go in chatrooms anymore so my use has changed a lot. I can happily spend half the day off the computer and not freak out because I havent used it.

    When you stop doing the things you normally would do and enjoyed doing because of the internet then, yes, you have a problem. A high use of the internet isn't always a bad thing though.
  • BeautyFromPain
    BeautyFromPain Posts: 4,952 Member
    If you figure out why then you can figure out what to do to fix it.

    I am on the net ALL THE TIME. Have been for 11 years. Why? Well after I've done the banking and the bills and the shopping and study it is my social outlet. A few years ago though I used to use it as a means to get acceptance and feel better about myself, to get attention and validation about who I was. Which doesnt always work out so well.

    I have social anxiety and I dont get out a lot and when I do it isnt usually with a lot of people, as a stay at home mum I need social interaction. I'm ok with that. I just spent 2 weeks on holiday with my only internet outlet being on my phone, I survived pretty good. But 2 years ago I would have freaked out and not gone on holiday because I wouldnt have been able to deal with not having more of the net for so long. I also no longer go in chatrooms anymore so my use has changed a lot. I can happily spend half the day off the computer and not freak out because I havent used it.

    When you stop doing the things you normally would do and enjoyed doing because of the internet then, yes, you have a problem. A high use of the internet isn't always a bad thing though.

    I get really anxious if I can't check MFP or fb for more than 2 hours, I miss sleep and have stopped going out with friends heaps cos of it.
  • BeautyFromPain
    BeautyFromPain Posts: 4,952 Member
    bump
  • smiley245
    smiley245 Posts: 420 Member
    In all honesty... therapy.
    Im currently living with my BF (who has the addiction), If hes not on the Iphone checking for updates, hes on his PC gaming, he also is not restricted at work so he spends all day on FB/chat etc.
    It's become a major relatioship issue and this is the last straw so to speak. If you'd rather spend hours with your online games and friends rather than talk and spend time with your SO, you've got a problem.

    So I'm glad he is getting help for it, mind you he just started therapy so I feel we have a long road ahead.
  • samsmallmaui
    samsmallmaui Posts: 1
    THE INTERNET IS THE WORLD’S LARGEST SLOT MACHINE:

    The Internet operates with a high degree of unpredictability and novelty which drives it’s compelling nature. Whether it’s gaming, sexual content, e-mail, texting, facebook, shopping or general information surfing, they all support unpredictable and variable reward structures. While the internet itself is not necessarily addictive we can develop a chemical dependency to the Dopamine rush surfing the web can trigger.

    Dr. David Greenfield Ph.D. is a noted psychologist and founder of The Center for Internet and Technology Addiction: http://www.virtual-addiction.com and has helped hundreds of people to find balance in their technology use. On the site there’s videos for parents and professionals that can help you to understand technology abuse and do something about it.
  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    I quit MFP.


    Oh wait....
  • Ruger2506
    Ruger2506 Posts: 309 Member
    The internet is for porn!
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWEjvCRPrCo
  • Ruger2506
    Ruger2506 Posts: 309 Member
    Yes, you can be addicted. The fiance has gotten on my before about it with good cause. I try to limit my time and get away from forums. I have really cut back and hope to back to 0% play on-line once we get settled in our new home.
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