I've got an addiction problem here

[catmagnet]

I don't know if this belongs on a general post, I'm just too lazy to pm my friends seperately, and it applies to everyone not just them. Ever since I found this forum , it seems like I'm on here too much and I've got bills piling up on the table, I think I better pay more attention to my home life, but I intend to check in 2-3 times a week unless I have something specific. I really enjoy talking to everyone, but I have such an addictive personality, I think I'm now officially addicted to the computer. Anyway, if I don't pay the bill, my service will get shut off! I think I probably have ocd or something, and I love the friends I've made here, and will still get on, but I feel like I need to pull away from the computer a little, for the sake of my sanity. I hope everyone understands, I'm not going anywhere, or stopping my progress with things, but if I don't attend to the ol' homestead, I'll be living in a tree or something. You'll still hear from me, probably just not everyday. To my friends, I'm not abandoning anything, you guys know me on a more personal level and know I still need ya... Love you guys don't worry, I'm still around!!! Confused, I'll just have to send you 20 jokes at a time to make up for this! LOL  =)

[FAITHFUL74]

I know the feeling... two days ago I decided the same. But, here I am today... feeling like ****! I'm sure everyone will understand and will be here for you anytime!

[cathy5841]

cat, we still love ya.  i would feel the same way if i didnot have a great job, that really pays me to just play on the computer all day.  i know you think i am lying but i am not....and they pay me really well lol

[MikeWithFamily]

I don't know if this is approriate, but you said something that i think may (or may not) have been in a half joking way....you were addicted to yoru computer.
A few years ago, my sister was actually addicted to the computer and it cost her the marriage. However, since then, they have reunited and are doing better. She did have to go to counseling to deal with the addiction. I tell you, I have no idea that someone culd actually get addicted to the computer...seems extremely strange to me, but it happened and I guess can happen to anyone. Perhaps you should seek counseling.....? Just a thought. Best of luck Cat
Mike

[worried878]

yey...tiem can get away from u when u r on here....I post in the am before work for 10 minutes or so..at lunch while I eat...and evenings if I am home...may be a bit much I guess...getting everything done tho!

[catmagnet]

Actually, I was half-joking, gee it's only been 3 hours and here I am again! I believe your sister was addicted to her computer, I believe anyone can get addicted to anything!!! I know of couples who have broken up over stuff like that, but was more due to infidelity of online relationships. I know someone who actually left her hubby and kids to be with her "online" boyfriend, but she came back. Sheesh, I couldn't imagine doing something like that!  But seriously, I am going to try to get with it at home, I just got done sending the bills off in the mail.

[catmagnet]

I was joking about the computer addiction part, not the fact that I really need to stop doing this so much! I really mean that part!

[bmc1976]

Hey Cathy, why don't you hook me up with a job! I'd love to get paid play on the puter!

[cathy5841]

sorry it took me a min to get back to you....i was eatin ice cream....no you cant have my job and i dont know antbody else that pays you to play...lol

[Jacqui805]

When you need to break, do it....everyone, everyone will understand.  Don't let anything add to your stress.  For me, during the first 3 weeks I absolutely NEEDED to be here really often...I don't know if I'd have made it through w/d without it.  It was just like a 12 Step program or something like that for me, it was no different than needing to take a med. at a certain time.  Use it when you need it or can spare the time to come when you just plain want to.  I often try to bounce back and forth between here and what needs to be happening here....do what works for you...

[Flutterby111]

OMG< I totally understand....I did the same thing for like 2 or 3 hours.....we'll be here don't you worry.  take care of you!

[flmagi]

Use the reward system. If you get your bills paid or house work done or what ever else you should be doing, then and only then can you come on the forum.
I'm addicted too and must learn to taper off, I cannot go cold turkey from the forum.
Good luck.