how many of us are addicted to the internet?

[Skywalker[TSG]]

I read that if you answer Yes on 3 questions you have problems
and could be addicted to the internet

1 Do you have an inability to predict the amount of time you spend on the computer?

2 Have you experienced failed attempts to control personal computer use for an extended period of time?

3 Do you have a sense of euphoria while on the computer?

4 Do you crave more computer time?

5 Are you neglecting family and friends as a result of your computer use?

6 Do you feel restless, irritable and discontent when not on the computer?

7 Do you lie to employers and family about computer activity?

8 Are you having problems with school or your job performance as a result of excessive computer use?

9 Do you have feelings of guilt, shame, anxiety or depression as a result of time spent on the computer?

10 Have your sleep patterns changed due to computer use?

11 Do you deny, rationalize and minimize adverse consequences stemming from computer use?

12 Have you withdrawn from real life hobbies and social interactions?

13 Do you obsess about sexual acting out through the use of the Internet?

14 Have you created an enhanced persona to find cyberlove or cybersex?

15 Are you experiencing health issues such as: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, eye strain, weight change and backaches


Answer Yes or NO in the poll or post a comment

btw i scored yes on 8 questions

[CERuppel]

LOL

Only 8? You're a piker, dude...

Not going to tell ya how bad I am, though.

[angelcat]

Don't let CE fool you, the two of us said yes to at least 11 of the questions................

[phenious]

Ok im 10+ call the mental asylum!

-: phenious :-

[Chooco]

Originally posted by Skywalker[TSG]
I read that if you answer Yes on 3 questions you have problems
and could be addicted to the internet

1 Do you have an inability to predict the amount of time you spend on the computer?
nope, i KNOW that i will be on all day

2 Have you experienced failed attempts to control personal computer use for an extended period of time?
why would i attempt to stop using the net? lol

3 Do you have a sense of euphoria while on the computer?
yes

4 Do you crave more computer time?
yes

5 Are you neglecting family and friends as a result of your computer use?
nope

6 Do you feel restless, irritable and discontent when not on the computer?
oh hell yeah, life is rather boring compared to doin development and chattin wit you guys

7 Do you lie to employers and family about computer activity?
when i say i was sleeping, i really meant i was on the computer

8 Are you having problems with school or your job performance as a result of excessive computer use?
computer use has raised my marks in school

9 Do you have feelings of guilt, shame, anxiety or depression as a result of time spent on the computer?
nope, i think that gained knowledge through the puter brings a feeling of superiority over those who don't know what the word 'server' means

10 Have your sleep patterns changed due to computer use?
on weekends i go to bed at 5AM

11 Do you deny, rationalize and minimize adverse consequences stemming from computer use?
big words i don't understand!??! lol

12 Have you withdrawn from real life hobbies and social interactions?
real life hobbies were just things to pass time because of bordom

13 Do you obsess about sexual acting out through the use of the Internet?
no i have never attempted to ram my genetals into my router, thanks for asking

14 Have you created an enhanced persona to find cyberlove or cybersex?
nope, i'm the same weirdo on the net as i am in real life

15 Are you experiencing health issues such as: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, eye strain, weight change and backaches
to tell the truth i think i am going near sited [/B]

i don't know if im addicted because my answers to your questions are hard to analyze, to the first one i said no which would imply no addiction but i KNOW i will spend all day online so that does support addiction theory. w00t internet learning r0x.

[Skywalker[TSG]]

LOL Chooco !