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  1. Doratheexplorer's Avatar
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    Addicted to the internet
    Ive had this 'problem' for quite some time. i waste so much time on the internet and i cant seem to drag myself away, and i really want to stop but cant. even if im not tweeting or on facebook etc i am constantly watching my stream and when im out of the house im thinking about the internet. if i dont have access i cant stop thinking about it and its always on my mind. it really annoys me and i want to stop using it but i have no idea, please could someone give me some tips?
  2. Theman123456's Avatar
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    I've have that problem, I procrastinate a lot
  3. Doratheexplorer's Avatar
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    also find myself putting off social activities just to go on the internet
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    I have the same problem. Last time I went away on holiday and had no internet access for a whole week I felt really depressed. During the holidays I spend the vast majority of my time on the internet. I just can't help it. Like now for example, why the **** am I sitting on the internet doing nothing at this time?
    Last edited by Super Cicero; 01-08-2012 at 01:57.
  5. Doratheexplorer's Avatar
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    (Original post by Super Cicero)
    I have the same problem. Last time I went away on holiday and had no internet access for a whole week I felt really depressed. During the holidays I spend the vast majority of my time on the internet. I just can't help it.
    exactly the same, my main concern on holiday was what the hotel wifi password was
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    This is an issue for me too, although not as severe as yours. It is a horrible addiction. It helps to find a hobby you like I've picked reading as a hobby now and honestly it feels great to be doing something that actually benefits me for the future
    Last edited by onda; 01-08-2012 at 02:04.
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    (Original post by Super Cicero)
    I have the same problem. Last time I went away on holiday and had no internet access for a whole week I felt really depressed. During the holidays I spend the vast majority of my time on the internet. I just can't help it. Like now for example, why the **** am I sitting on the internet doing nothing at this time?
    If that's what you think of us TSRians
  8. Doratheexplorer's Avatar
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    (Original post by onda)
    This is an issue for me too, although not as severe as yours. It is horrible addiction. I am slowly trying to read books instead of being on the net all the time wasting Hours'
    ive tried keeping my laptop upstairs and just staying down but i keep going up to check quickly its so annoying, im trying to read as well
  9. Doratheexplorer's Avatar
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    does anyone have any advice?
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    Re: Addicted to the internet
    I don't think you will find help here.

    I'm willing to bet that the vast majority of people trawling TSR at half two in the morning have a similar problem
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    I don't think you will find help here.

    I'm willing to bet that the vast majority of people trawling TSR at half two in the morning have a similar problem
    hahahahahahahaha, ohh ****, I know I do it, but I didn't realise how sad it was until I read that aloud, jeeez, and I keep blowing my friends off to sit at home and do nothing. ahhhhh
  12. Doratheexplorer's Avatar
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    (Original post by Minotauro)
    hahahahahahahaha, ohh ****, I know I do it, but I didn't realise how sad it was until I read that aloud, jeeez, and I keep blowing my friends off to sit at home and do nothing. ahhhhh
    im actually exactly the same, its beyond a joke
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    (Original post by Minotauro)
    hahahahahahahaha, ohh ****, I know I do it, but I didn't realise how sad it was until I read that aloud, jeeez, and I keep blowing my friends off to sit at home and do nothing. ahhhhh
    Same here.

    It's quite sad really.
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    dora the explorer :rofl: what a name!!
  15. Em_Huong's Avatar
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    Re: Addicted to the internet
    Slowly ease yourself away from the internet usage, find a hobby like reading, writing, painting, exercising?
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