Computer addiction

[BeauJangles]

I wouldn't say that I'm 'addicted' to computers, but I always find myself in front of them. Often, I just listen to music with it, but hten i find myself talking to friends online and, before i know it, two hours is gone. Sometimes I just don't feel like moving away from it and it's easier to just sit there than do to anything else.

I guess, I want to know if anyone else has been in the same situation before and gotten out of it. I'm a fairly active, i play a sport regularly, and have friends. Most of my friends, however, don't go out that often and, to get them to go out I have to do a lot of work. So, often, I wind up sitting at home, staring at this blasted computer.

I was thinking about selling this computer and buying a laptop... mostly so i couldn't relaly play games anymore. I also was going to buy an dell jukebox so i could listen to music away from my computer.

Thanks for reading guys!

 

[Ness]

How about you turn the damn thing off and go hang out with a friend? Easy.

 

[TitanDiddly]

Yes. Ever hear of Everquest? Can't get your fix without a computar.

 

[MetalAZ]

Turning it off does work well. If it's on, you're more likely to use it.

 

[TallBill]

Sell it. Game Over.

 

[Freejack2]

Anything is addictive. While you won't go through genuine physical withdrawl symptoms if you quit using a computer "cold turkey" you can still get withdrawl symptoms.

 

[LeetViet]

Girlfriend, kicks the addiction.

 

[BeauJangles]

Originally posted by: LeetViet
Girlfriend, kicks the addiction.

so true, but i've been single for about 4 months now

 

[GasX]

don't ask us lifers...

 

[GroundZero]

ball-peen hammer...
no more computer...
no more addiction...

 

[DaveSimmons]

I've read studies saying dihydrogen monoxide can help if there is a chemical basis to the addiction -- for most people it's a mix of both brain chemistry and psychological factors. You can now get a lower-strength version of generic DM over-the-counter at most drugstores.

 

[eigen]

Don't be a quitter.

 

[TitanDiddly]

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons
I've read studies saying dihydrogen monoxide can help if there is a chemical basis to the addiction -- for most people it's a mix of both brain chemistry and psychological factors. You can now get a lower-strength version of generic DM over-the-counter at most drugstores.

TEE HEE HEE

 

[Ausm]

Impossible...


Sysadmin

 

[ThePresence]

Originally posted by: LeetViet
Girlfriend, kicks the addiction.

Yeah, but that justs starts an entirely different addiction.

 

[Horus]

Girlfriend>computer. Can't get lovin' from computer.

Unless you program an AI into it...

 

[Zee]

Originally posted by: ThePresence

Originally posted by: LeetViet
Girlfriend, kicks the addiction.

Yeah, but that justs starts an entirely different addiction.

addiction to happiness?

 

[Ausm]

Originally posted by: Horus
Girlfriend>computer. Can't get lovin' from computer.

Unless you program an AI into it...

You must not be familiar With Ronco's new USB Pocket pussy




Sysadmin

 

[monk3y]

I thnk it's an addiction that I will never get over. The computer/internet is really addictive. It's communicating with alotta people from the comfort of your own home, really can't beat that.