Am I addicted to the internet?
I spend at least 10 hours a day on the computer. I often have trouble pulling myself away from it. It started out slowly, but now I can hardly do anything else without wanting to be on the internet. My physical life has faded away, and my life is now online! Could I be addicted to the internet? If so, what can I do about it?
asked by Jennitasia 3 months ago
flagelayne001 says
If you think you are - you probably are. 10 hours a day is a bit much - maybe you need to budget your time. Get up every 30 minutes and do something different - not only will your posture improve, but your relationships with others will too. Your body also needs exercise beyond your fingers.
Gabriel Wilson says
Well , it sounds like you might be , 10 hours is more than a work day . A job might help at least you would have other people to talk too . At least buy a dog that way you will have to walk it , trust me you will walk it .

Doug4006 says
If you click on a page that says "YOU HAVE REACHED THE END OF THE INTERNET---PLEASE CLICK BACK " then yes you are addicted....As with any addiction YOU have to make yourself get off the computer. Budget your time like you would your money. Have a certain amount of time to be on internet when your time is up,,get off and do other things.
aj's says
Wow... sounds like you are!!!,,,, Try to change your life style by socializing with more "real" people.... :)
eg33k says
If your internet behavior is causing physical or emotional problems, or is interferring with your personal relationships, it's definitely time to take a step back and get your "addiction" under control.
If your income is derived from the internet, I could understand long hours online. If not, its time to unplug, take walks, short driving trips, visits to friends, time with the family or pets. perhaps setting a timer/alarm once you reach 4 hrs. It would be hard to go "cold turkey" so try to ease it down over a couple of weeks. You will notice less eye and back pain, and your energy levels should increase as you wean yourself off your over-usage.
Hope this helps!
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