How do you cure an internet addiction?

Question

Hi, I'm an internet junkie and definately qualify for the symptons of an addiction. When I'm not on the machine I desperately wait to use it again and when it's my turn if someone else is still using it I start to feel angry because I can't use it.

I don't even like using it, in fact I despise this machine. I waste all my time on it barely doing anything interesting despite chatting when I could so more productively use that time for my new job or my world travelling ambitions. When I finally finish using it I never feel satisfied and want to use it more.

I think it's linked to how few friends I have in the real world, literally a couple. But on the internet I have a number of people I chat to and I always can talk with them. It's been like this for I seven years now I think.

When the computer isn't working I feel a slight freedom and after a few days I miss it less. One week it wasn't working I achieved so much, including finally learning to ride a bike! But when it was working I became a junkie addict again in about an hour.

When the computer is there, I can rarely resist the temptation. I'm often on it until one or two o'clock in the morning. I tire of it and resent my lack of will power. Can anybody give me any advice or help me out? I can give the best answer ten points of course.

Thanks!

Answer 1

Cut down on the time that you are spending on the internet.  Use the computer say for 1 hour a night and spend the rest of your time on your interests outside of the Net.  

Answer 2

Go out with the friends you have.  Have them to introduce you to some other friends.  This is not healthy at all.  Now log off!  jk :)

Answer 3

get rid of your p.c and use library access were your time is limited to a couple of hours today

Answer 4

Turn it off at the wall so that when you go to use it u couldn't be bothered turning it back on. Or u could anyways smash the computer with a hammer lol.  

Answer 5

=( its 3:12 a.m. right now and its been this whole summer. ^_^ my advice is to plan sumthing the day before and do what u planned early. spend time with ur "couple of friend" and get to know their friends. and if u really want to stop. delete ur aim, myspace etc.

^_^ good luck. and i just cant sleep, thats my problem, my bros keep me up.

Answer 6

Well its not so much a bad thing. Many people have the same problem with television also. Ipod, tv, video games, computers, they are all here to entertain us and can generally keep us busy.

For me the internet has changed my life, made me successful, let me meet people in real life as I would not have met them otherwise. Basically changed my life in so many ways.

I guess if you only use it as far as chatting, its not much of a good use unless your goal is to meet new people which isnt a bad thing either.

As far as curing your addiction to the computer well there are many other ways to occupy your time.

1. Get a girlfriend

2. Set a timer to remind you when to get off the internet

3. Stop meeting people online and do regular borings things on it

Basically you only lack the will power to stay off it. Truth is the internet can be used in millions of ways, useful, entertaining, or otherwise. Why not start meeting some of the people you chat with? Then you would be hanging out with them and not on the computer.

Answer 7

No theres no cure

ur gonna die

were all gonna die

wat have u brought us to?

Death.

thnx

AAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

eat cheese lots Lots LOts LOTs LOTS LOTSSSSSS of cheese....the aliens will be scared....hahahahahahha lol..no <3 cheese

Answer 8

try just throwing all your internet cables in the bin and go out camping with no electricity for a while. just use the heat from fire to cook and if u r desperate use gas

Answer 9

Buy a xbox 360

murder someone (no computers in prison)

smash it up

Answer 10

Get into reading books!

Answer 11

Malsa1, Internet addiction can be extremely serious. Many everyday people have lost jobs, homes, family, friends, and loved ones because they could not tame thier internet habits. I recommend you find some help. I found a site that has addiction information and a directory of addiction treatment centers so you can help. http://www.addictionselfhelp.com



Good Luck

Answer 12

take your computer cords (all them)

and throw them in the basement or something

and then go outside and lay in the grass and chillax and such

Answer 13

SMASH UR COMPUTER

which u shall benifit from when electricity bill comes its also eco friendly :)

Answer 14

Best way to do it is go cold turkey.  Cancel your internet at home.  You can still go to the library and check your emails once a week if you need to.  I think that is the only way you can cure your addiction.  I have the same problem and have strongly considered cutting myself off!  Good luck!