To the internet I spend all my time on here and I cant seem to get off Its the first thing I do when I wake up the last thing I do before I go to bed, and now I am finding myself making excuses to not leave the house just so I can play around on the computer all day, please help this is very serious it is so serious my daughter ask me to play with her and and I will for a few minutes but then I get right back on the computer, my husband complains constantly that Im not spending enough time with him and my daughter. Even the times that we do go out I just constantly think about getting back home to the computer. Am I going crazy or what? I need help I dont know how to break this habit I have tried to so hard and I will do better for a few days but then I go right back.
2006-11-09 14:39:54 · 7 answers · asked by Crystal 4 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Whenever you get on the internet, set a stop watch or alarm clock for a set amount of time, say half an hour, and when the alarm goes off get off the internet and turn off the computer. Also, set a limit on how many times you can do this during the day, and have your husband help you stick to this. He could maybe set a password only he knows on the computer so you have to ask him when you get on and he can help limit the number of times you get on. I would also suggest finding activities that you can participate in either alone or with your daughter or husband outside of the home to occupy your time. Hope this helps!
2006-11-09 14:44:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I could be on here all day too. I now justify my online time by using it as a reward. I have to get so many chores done then I let myself have some time. Then when I am on here i don't feel guilty, i feel like I earned the time. And I get housework done faster because I want my break to play!!
Do the same thing with your daughter and husband....
If you still can't stop you may need to talk to a professional. Remember, many marriages have broken up due to internet addiction.
2006-11-09 22:52:02 · answer #2 · answered by honey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See that cord that connects your computer to the internet? Ask your husband to take it to work with him every day, no exceptions. It will be hard but you will be so glad when you realize that you could potentially have missed out on your daughter's childhood and your whole life, just to waste time on the internet with strangers.
2006-11-09 22:53:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anne R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the internet is very addictive i had the same problem i turned of my net for about 6 mo then when i turned it on i was ok now i am back at it on her til 12 mid and i get up at 4 am dont know what to tell you srry
2006-11-09 23:17:41 · answer #4 · answered by crazyme 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honey you are just like the rest of us. You are not addicted to your computer just enjoy spending time on it. Don't worry about, I used t be the same way but as time went on I became less and less interested and now I just go one line for an hour or two a day. Its alright don't panic. Good Luck
2006-11-09 23:09:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
disconnect it or force yourself to do other activities during the day by signing up for them. go back to school, go to work, sign up for volunteering.. you will get back into the real world and realize there is so much out there to do with your time
2006-11-09 22:45:28 · answer #6 · answered by blueberry-yum-yum! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yup,,see a shrink
2006-11-09 22:44:13 · answer #7 · answered by native,pride 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋