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Internet Addiction in My Mind Getting Out of Control?

Question by All I can take: internet addiction in my mind getting out of control?
I know I have an addiction because I will spend all day and all night on the internet, usually watching videos. I go to bed upset w/myself, but I the next day I do the same thing. I go to bed super late, then get up late and I feel extremely guilty. I’m online all the time because I can’t find a hobby. I have few friends, but when we plan to hang out I am super happy, plus I don’t use the computer. I feel like a loser and feel unmotivated to really do anything no matter how guilty I feel. This “addiction” is a like a circle. How can I stop? Even if I have no plans, I want to stop pulling out the computer. I do this because I’m kinda lonely, I’ve started to exercise every other day and I’m planning to volunteer at some free social events. Wasting an entire day online makes me miserable. but I can’t stop.

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Answer by Crap La Liga
that’s not an addiction, its just spending time on something you love and find entertaining. stop being so hard on yourself, that is completely normal.

Answer by Daren
I had the same problem for years with wasting way too much time online, so I created an app called Nudge.
It “nudges” you to waste less time online, so you can learn a hobby a book, ride a bike, spend time with the friends, or any of the million things you want to do more of but can’t find the time for. A thin line at the top of the screen tells how much time you’ve spent on time wasting sites today, and when time runs out, motivational images and messages pop up of the things you wish you had more time for. It requires the Chrome browser, check it out here:
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/nudge/pgdlolepgdflgphemkdakblamfbkmngc?hl=en-US

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