12 Step Program Of Recovery For Web Addicts
1) I will have a cup of coffee in the morning and read my PAPER newspaper like I used to, before the Web.
2) I will eat breakfast with a knife and fork and not with one hand typing.
3) I will get dressed before noon.
4) I will make an attempt to clean the house, wash clothes, and plan dinner before even thinking of the Web.
5) I will sit down and write a letter to those unfortunate few friends and family that are Web-deprived.
6) I will call someone on the phone who I cannot contact via the Web.
7) I will read a book... if I still remember how.
8) I will listen to those around me about their needs and stop telling them to turn the TV down so I can hear the music on the Web.
9) I will not be tempted during TV commercials to check for email.
10) I will try and get out of the house at least once a week, if it is necessary or not.
11) I will remember that my bank is not forgiving if I forget to balance my checkbook because I was too busy on the Web.
12) Last, but not least, I will remember that I must go to bed sometime... and the Web will always be there tomorrow!
2007-12-09 06:37:07 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
That sounds like a really tough program. I don't think I have the fortitude. Some days I tell myself I won't turn it on until I do a few things around the house, but I can't resist. Are there pills or a patch to help with this? Is there a sponsor to come and hold my hand? Are there meetings where we tell our sad stories of being in a bathrobe til the middle of the afternoon and eating whatever is handy because we don't take time out to cook? I would need all the help I could get. I am powerless over my addiction. It sits there by my easy chair and calls to me. It's diabolical.
2007-12-09 07:12:54 · answer #1 · answered by curious connie 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Scooter is right the ads are hilarious on the right side of the page. Love the 12 steps but don`t plan on doing them anytime soon. Bad enough I have to go to work .
2007-12-09 06:50:39 · answer #2 · answered by Aloha_Ann 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Those are excellent 12 steps. I need every one of them. I need to remember step 12 the most. Do you mind if I copy them down?
2007-12-09 06:46:16 · answer #3 · answered by Livelife 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I agree, the 12 step plan for Webbies!
2007-12-09 07:07:35 · answer #4 · answered by slk29406 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
WOW...this was a wake up call! LOL in that I could relate to at least 3 or 4 of these! :-0
2007-12-09 06:55:16 · answer #5 · answered by sage seeker 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Love Em. I rate a Huge 10 Here girl !!! hugs
2007-12-09 10:41:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
My Gawd Suzie, there is another thing I'm now addicted to! Just Great! I'm now a lost cause.. shoot me now!
2007-12-09 06:46:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes,it's a very good idea,i do need something like you're 12 step plan!
You have you're first recruit...................!
2007-12-09 07:24:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Forgive me -- I get weak in the keyboard just thinking about it =-------- I just don't have the strength.
2007-12-09 07:50:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Come to think of it, we must all be addicted hey!!!
I'm not ready to try the steps BTW.....
2007-12-09 07:09:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋