I am a very busy mother of preschoolers, yet I feel compelled to spend every spare minute (which there aren't many) answering questions. I have only been a member for a few weeks and I am trying to get to level 2, but it's driving me crazy. I'm now worrying about all the problems of the strangers whose questions I'm answering. Anyone else having similar problems? I think I just need to stop reading for awhile, but I keep feeling compelled to log in & answer questions!
2007-03-27 07:57:25 · 18 answers · asked by Amy27 4 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I got to level 2 in about 2 days. Yes, the obsession goes for a little while because it's new. I would recommend eliminating this site. You need time with your toddlers OR set a time slot (1/2 hour?).
On the other hand, don't beat yourself up about it. All day with preschoolers can sometimes cause brain gel as well.
2007-03-27 08:04:36 · answer #1 · answered by CarbonDated 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, only when a question is asked you are encouraged to think of an answer. If not for anything else, I like to be on Yahoo! anwers because it makes me think. Didn't all discoveries and inventions happened because there was a 'why' asked? Unless you have anything important or some other activity at hand, I feel this is the best way to spend your time. Going to level 2 isn't difficult. Keep answering, you are on roll!
2007-03-27 08:51:23 · answer #2 · answered by Mau 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the beginning I had OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) for Yahoo Answers! I too worried about my answers and how they affected people. Now I have refocused myself and have found that instead of spending ALL of my free time (which isn't much since I work full time and I'm a single mother of a 1 year old) on here. I'm sure once you get to Level 2 you will slow down. I did!!
2007-03-27 09:26:34 · answer #3 · answered by net_grl79 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeah i was thinking now i sort of know how my psychiatrist felt,he closed his practice resently,and he looked like he was only about in his late 30's sometimes i wonder if he is still a doctor or if he is doing something else. i check mental health questions when ever i want but for him it was an everyday thing. i talked to a neighbor and another friend and they said they don't even have a computor in their house, i thought wow how different people's lives are.i was thinking of trying to spend less time on the internet but so far i have not acted on that thought yet. i didn't realize so many people have so many problems until i started reading yahoo questions
2007-03-27 09:32:53 · answer #4 · answered by 57rider 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
certain, i'm a Yahoo addict! I used to have a life. i'd in problem-free words go surfing sometimes. It took me 6 months to receive 10,000 factors and attain aspect 6 even even with the reality that i'm getting a honest style of "staggering answer" awards because i attempt to be thorough, informative and a minimum of semi-exciting. Then, March seventeenth, I reached aspect 6 and grew to change into passionate about seeing only how rapidly i might want to attain aspect 7. Now my dogs is able to divorce me; my relations and associates are making plans an intervention; and that i'm right here questioning what i visit do to score some more suitable "staggering answer" awards. unhappy, isn't it? because I already made it to point 7! yet I were given addicted attempting to get off aspect 6 and now I’m hooked. I hate to assert this and wish it would not offend everybody yet i'm putting out to sense like an "solutions wh*re." sigh If I log in (which I do quite a few cases an afternoon) and do not have a minimum of three (3) notices of "staggering answer" in my inbox, then i'm bummed. i locate myself logging in earlier breakfast, as I look ahead to the espresso to brew. I log in from artwork for the period of espresso damage. I log in for the period of my lunch hour if i visit. I log in once i'm getting homestead from artwork only to verify if everybody has given me a “staggering answer” award. I had promised myself that i does no longer do this when I attain my coveted purpose: 25,000 factors and aspect 7! notwithstanding, I’ve reached and exceeded that purpose yet locate myself logging in right here and there to earn “very few more suitable factors.” I gotta check out searching the solutions Rehab and checking myself in! some human beings have a monkey on their decrease back yet you and that i have a Yamster and he's a tenacious little rodent!
2016-10-17 21:35:19 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do have the abillity to set perameters of discloser of information. I'm well beyond the 2k point mark with no intrusions other than e-mail minor reports of best answer or question extension notifications. As to your concerns of selfish desire-this venue is very attractive. We all need an outlet for our knowledge and this is a very good one. The innitial rush of shareing with others will wear off and a more balanced way of communicating will evolve. I resolve my selfishness by bypassing and refining who I will answer.Points are a superficial goal for the newly subscribed and are of fleeting value. Points should be viewed as patient maturation of thought and intent. You'll reach a point of maturity where points are beside the point. The real intent is to share all your emotions and knowledge with honest and accurate experience!
2007-03-27 08:32:51 · answer #6 · answered by racer123 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
When I start I cannot stop, but if I stay away from it, then I am fine. The good thing is that there are so many silly questions, those push me away from the computer altogether. I do not care what level I am, thank god!
2007-03-27 09:20:55 · answer #7 · answered by Claire 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Obsessed--- nah... more like a strong drive similar to the drive to reproduce, hunt, conquer and rule the world. Yikes... we're an addicted, obsessing, compulsive bunch!!! and we love every minute of it. And like they say on WHOSE LINE IS IT!--- the points don't matter!
2007-03-27 08:23:54 · answer #8 · answered by Wisdom??? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OBSESSED? No, but I do enjoy being on here & answering ??? In fact, I've learned a lot researching to answer some ??? and that makes it fun, being able to learn something new every day, or refresh myself on things I already knew but don't think about often.
The best is being able to educate people though!
2007-03-27 08:05:25 · answer #9 · answered by mrs sexy pants 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
over the summer I got addicted to it at work. As i got busier I stopped using it completely and didn't even notice. Now, at my new job, I'm on it again all of the time. I have no idea why its addicting, but I'm obsessed with it too.
2007-03-27 08:05:19 · answer #10 · answered by lexie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋