Are you addicted to the internet? (email, working, click, online)

[titaniummd]

Internet Addiction Test (IAT)

Medill Reports: Internet addiction may be one click away

But for a growing number of people, it’s an out-of-control habit instead of a necessary part of life.

I am an average user and if I am away from it, I have no problems. I do like to buy most things online and Google something that I do not know.


Are you addicted to the internet?

[PG77]

When I first got my computer, I was definitely, but as time went by I got away from it. I still love it though.

[ScranBarre]

I honestly feel like crying sometimes to look at the amount of time I spend on the Internet and reflect upon how this time could have been better utilized by opening the front door and enjoying my real life. I tried to quit City-Data back in what I believe was early-2007, even nearly getting banned by posting a farewell thread (which is a big no-no) only to feel physically ill after being gone less than a week from how my mind would continually wonder about what new threads may have been posted that were in need of my attention on the NEPA sub-forum.

I was now just asked to be a co-administrator for another promising forum, and I have accepted the position. Unfortunately my addiction to City-Data will likely continue, which will just mean that I'll have to invest more hours per day online, as I split myself between a forum that I'll be administrating as well as one that I've always wanted to moderate but never was able to due to my poor standing.

As I approach the 10,000 post milestone, I realize just how empty life is starting to become. All I do is work, eat, sleep, and go online it would seem. On my days off I can spend up to six hours per day cruising this forum, Facebook, MySpace, YouTube, AIM, and various other cyber-locales. I am a poster child for Internet addiction.

[st33lcas3]

If I had more time I would answer this question. As it is I have to check my email, write to my blog, buy some stuff off eBay, read the news from Australia, watch some videos...

[John1960]

News,

Can't Stop Web Surfing? Go to Rehab

Illinois In-Patient Facility First of Its Kind to Treat Internet Addicts.

At the height of his Internet addiction, Ben estimated that he spent at least 16 hours a day surfing the Web.


ABC News: Can't Stop Surfing? Rehab May Be Next

[Towhee]

Originally Posted by John1960

News,

Can't Stop Web Surfing? Go to Rehab

Illinois In-Patient Facility First of Its Kind to Treat Internet Addicts.

At the height of his Internet addiction, Ben estimated that he spent at least 16 hours a day surfing the Web.


ABC News: Can't Stop Surfing? Rehab May Be Next

Oh my! Thank God I am not that addicted !
I pretty much get everything taken care of that I really need to.

Since I am getting up in years, and not able to do too much anymore, I don't feel too guilty about it.

It is good mental therapy.I have met a lot of interesting people from all over , and I have learned a lot that I wouldn't have known otherwise.

I don't do that much 'surfing' anymore, but I sure do have a bunch of stuff bookmarked.

[Brian.Pearson]

I can quit anytime I want to.


I just don't want to.

[New-Mona]

Yes , I am addicted to the internet . I am not working right now , so the internet is a big solution for me , I spend a lot of times on it , and therefore my knowledge is bigger than before.

[Vagabond]

I'm not bothered the least by the fact that I don't have a converter box for my rabbit-eared TV and I don't pan to get one when the digital switchover happens, so I guess that means yes!

[trlhiker]

Yes I am addicted to CD.