I'm was addicted to the computer since I was 6, it's like smoke. You got to get on the computer, and know my friends are addicted too. Some ppl says its a type of diease, but anyway everyone thinks I'm a computer geek but I dont want to go on the computer. But I got to. What are some ways to break addiction?
2007-02-17 22:51:41 · 11 answers · asked by granvillegirl9 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
breaking addiction is very hard to do. like quiting smoking, breaking any addiction takes practice. Practice reducing your time spent on the computer by imposing a daily limit. do not exceed the daily limit. set a timer to go off when its time for you to stop using the computer. Get off the computer when the timer goes off. do something else, like clean the house, read a book, go outside, take a hike, or a bike ride. Keep your mind occupied. also set limits for spending money on computer gadgets and gizmos as well.
2007-02-17 22:58:22 · answer #1 · answered by pegasis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ur half way on ur way to recovery cause uve realised the problem and wanna try n fix it... how bout for starts jus have some control over urself... u control the pc.. it doesnt control u.....u gotta have more conviction and a strong will power to not let this habit win over u.... think of the pc as the guy/girl u hate the most and u wanna show em down ;) ..... other than that... try findin more stuff to do like hang out with friends... or get a really hot partner;)..... jus spend time doin other stuff and in time youll start havin fun doin all that ..... jus know you can break this addiction and you will !!!
2007-02-21 19:04:41 · answer #2 · answered by I V X 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to occupy yourself in different tasks; like, reading, writing a dairy- this helps a lot as you write all that has happened in your life and what are your plans,what do you like to have ; in this process you explore your self or write a Journal instead.
make a time table and try to follow.
try to make friends, try volunteering ;go to any place where you can help people like hospitals,old age home, foster homes.this will give you a sense of peace and achievement .
try to learn a new thing a take up a new hobby.
Meditate and pray.
GOD BLESS.
2007-02-18 01:43:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give yourself a limit. Go on in the morning and perhaps only at night for a certain amount of time, and keep it off when not in use. Also, have other interests and hobbies. Remember the internet is not real life. Not by a longshot.
2007-02-17 23:01:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get married. My wife was always getting after me for being on the computer all the time and now that I'm depressed and suicidal its not such a big issue cause I don't want to be on the computer unless she's on her's
2007-02-18 15:44:59 · answer #5 · answered by numb nuts 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you'll have to start within yourself and apply some discipline, and then explore the ways you can break the bad habit. i'm starting to break my bad habit, nail biting (which actually have evolved to eating my finger's skin), by using band-aids on my thumbs. maybe you have to substitute another hobby for that computer addiction. and one more thing, you have to know WHY you are addicted to it, in order to stop it. what is it in the computer that makes you want for more? comtemplate for a while and you'll start to find a way to break that habit of yours. good luck!
2007-02-17 22:59:43 · answer #6 · answered by prec 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a work in progress. been addicted to my comp for a long time , but i manage to pull myself away from it with the help of other addictions like ps2 and tv.
If u and ur friends can organize something outdoors u could keep urselves away from ur comps, i can vouch for the outdoor stuff coz i do that whenever possible.
2007-02-17 23:00:38 · answer #7 · answered by ssuasw 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dear friend , as ur willing to break ur addiction ,u try urself getting
involved in other useful things like reading books or the best thing i can suggest u is to do meditation daily ,so that u can control ur senses.
2007-02-17 23:08:41 · answer #8 · answered by sreekanth g 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ken E's six step plan to overcome computer addiction.
1. Unplug computer from mains
2. Obtain axe or hammer
3. Strike computer with axe or hammer. Hard
4. Repeat
5. Do not replace computer
6. Find girlfriend/boyfriend
2007-02-17 23:03:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
go to computer rehab! jks...
Just try and limit yourself to 15-20 mins per day, instead go out more or do something artistic (like painting or sculpturing), volunteer for something maybe? Let's hope we can break your habit! gotta go, my 10 mins is almost up llol...
2007-02-17 23:06:28 · answer #10 · answered by bettaz_paigiepops 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋