How do you know if you're internet-addicted?

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   ThunderKeysposted 13 years ago

   How do you know if you're internet-addicted?
   
   When does excessive internet time signify a life-interfering-behavior?
   
   

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   oldhorseposted 13 years ago

   I think you are addicted to something when you use it more than is in your rational self-interest.  So, if your real life is suffering from your Internet use, you are probably addicted.  (e.g. You are losing friends, failing in school, about to get fired from your job, because of your Internet use.)

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   mcrawford76posted 13 years ago

   1. You feel an overwhelming, uncontrollable need to use (the internet)
   
   2. (The internet ) interferes with your ability to think clearly, exercise good judgment, control your behavior, and feel normal without using (the internet)
   
   3. You neglect your responsibilities at school, work, or home (e.g. flunking classes, skipping work, neglecting your children) because of your (Internet) use.
   4. Using (the internet) under dangerous conditions or taking risks while online, such as driving while on (the internet),
   Your (Internet) use is getting you into legal trouble, such as arrests for disorderly conduct, or stealing to support your (internet bill). 
   5. Your (Internet) use is causing problems in your relationships, such as fights with your partner or family members, an unhappy boss, or the loss of old friends.
   
   P.S. I took most of this from a drug addiction website and changed drugs to internet (same theory right?)Well, I thought it was funny.
   My real answer is that everything comes down to choice. I think addiction is a farce. Regardless of how much you WANT to do something you still have to CHOSE to do it. I refuse to believe that people are helpless against their choices so therefore there is no such thing as addiciton. There are only poor choices.

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   David99999posted 13 years ago

   You know if you're internet-addicted if your partner asks you to engage in sexual intercourse and you turn them down for the internet.

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   soniafernandezposted 13 years ago

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