I am addicted to the internet, what can I do?

Question

I am so addicted to internet, I don't know what to do.
I told myself, just get online for a while, then it became forever, everytime is the same, a short while becomes whole night.
I lost motivation in doing anything, except internet.

please refer to my previous question for reference.

TO Ares:
Easy to say, how?

Answer 1

I promise you you're not alone in this situation, I have the very same problem. What I suggest you do is use your time on the internet in moderation. It would be helpful if you also pursued other hobbies as well. I hope my answer helps you.

Answer 2

Wow i don't know where to begin? You have a big problem and you know only you can truly help yourself. First get off the computer! Maybe your friends don't call because you have stopped calling them, have you? If your looking for a job and haven't found one then why are you still siting around? The people who are serious about something don't just give up after a few tries. Where is your family? Can they help you with this is anyway? I really believe this is all in your head. Get out in the real world and continue on with your life. You'll meet new people give it some time and stop obsessing over it!

Answer 3

Maybe this idea can help: you're certainly not the only one with this problem. There are a lot of people in the same boat as you. It's a proven fact that people tend to become isolated in our technologically driven society of ours. It's kind of ironic, but the internet does in fact bring people closer together - ie. family members from opposite sides of the country and chat online more easily than ever before - but at the same time the internet also keeps us apart - ie. instead of people going out the the local tavern to get a pint with old schoolmates or gong to the park and having a family picnic, people tend to stay at home alone more and use the internet. Thet visit special interest forums and develop 'cyber friendships' with people who have similar special interests to theirs. They almost never meet these people in real life as quite often they live in totally different cities, and they often develop rather superficial friendships as a result. Also, because people spend so much time in such 'cyber communities', they tend to develop fewer 'real world' relationships. It is also a known fact that the internet is addictive. Surveys have indicated that people get a euphoric rush when they know they are connected to the web, the same kind of euphoria stimulated by such narcotics as heroine and morphine. It really is an important social issue our society is facing today.

It's great that you have brought this question to light and have been open enough about it. In a sense you are doing much better than most people who would deny that they have a problem. I think this is a good first step towards eventually freeing yourself of your 'techno-isolation'. I suggest perhaps finding people who have or have had the same trouble as you. You'll find them by continuing as you have been: writing topics on this issue in forums will draw the attention of others like you who have similar feelings. However, this will only be another step towards breaking out of this social techno-isolation of yours. At the same time, you should continue going to your group sessions, hobby clubs, etc; you'll have to keep looking for a job you will truly enjoy. In time, you'll get through it. But it will take time.

It's no easy task, but take heart in the fact that you are paving the way for others who certainly will have similar problems in the future. Who knows, perhaps you might become a 'techno-isolation group councilor' one day.

Answer 4

The root of your problem is in your last question
Read carefully because this is the solution of your problem
It is not going to the church, job or fitness clubs and every place else , no matter where you are or you go if your emotions are not focused in the right way you will keep lonely forever
The first step is to learn how to enjoy the life alone and enjoy every thing in the world but never waiting for others ( I know this is hard but look at it like as a challenge)
As somebody mentioned in your last question people are perceptive to your mood and if you don't feel good with yourself , people will take you apart.
You must get a better mood learning for your self how to enjoy your life alone not worrying for other people company, as a result you will reflect what people want to see in you . a confident, good mood person.
Sometimes I go to the movies and different places alone and I enjoy it a lot, don't care about people think about you, send them all of them to hell (without be closed to them and being nasty, of course) and simply enjoy of the simple things as a budist monk, think in good things and stop complaining for you loneliness.

Answer 5

You need to have some self control. Set a timer for how long you want to be on. When it goes off, have the discipline to turn off your computer and walk away. Go run, play guitar, read a book, do something with friends, whatever.

Answer 6

well you can shut ur internet connection off and just go to the library when u need to and y'all only have a certain amount of time to be on the net or go over your friends house when u really need it ... i hope it helps good luck

Answer 7

try that ur addiction gets divided that is try to get addicted of reading book s, sports ,morning walks or talking with friends (not chatting )

Answer 8

i am addicted too. doesnt it suck?

Answer 9

Welcome to the club kid!