[VCL XI]

I think I spend around 8 hours a day on my computer.

Me too. That is, if I'm even awake that long for the day.

 

[Some Russian Guy]

I enjoy building computers... for me, it's the substitute for sex, which I don't have

 

[Tristram]

When I'm at home, I do mainly two things: play the guitar or sit at my computer. Sometimes I can combine those two for extra awesomeness with the help of pdf scores. But yeah, I'd say I spend way too much time on the Internet, around 90% of my free time I think. And most of the things I do on the net are astonishingly useless, like watching random videos on YouTube or reading about stuff I'm not even all that interested in. If I only used the net for exchanging email, gathering information I actually need, watching meaningful videos and things like that, my usage would drop dramatically. I can't say I'm addicted to it though. I can go without using a computer and actually feel better for it. It's just a bad habit, and it persists because it creates the illusion of doing something semi-worthwhile without requiring any real effort or thought.

 

[SK7]

i can relate. i feel a lot more comfortable on the internet. i'm addicted 2 my computer.

 

[UltraShy]

I'm here because I have nothing better to do.

 

[LoneLioness]

I'm online 24/7 just about.

 

[MissMay1977]

I have always been a big fan of the library so of course I am addicted to the net. To me the net is like one big library at my fingers.

 

[xyzhousexyz]

Yeah I'm addicted, I remember once when my computer crashed on me and wouldn't work. I actually cried! I was about 20 or 21 at the time, not a good look crying over a computer. But when I get up BAM on the net checking my accounts. First things I do when i get home from where ever, BAM online checking accounts. The only time I'm not online a lot is when my girlfriend is over, I find it rude to be online for a long period of time whilst in someones company. I'd Probably break down and cry again if this pc died on me.

 

[JackONeill]

Oh I'm addicted to the internet too, but even here it's difficult to talk to people, especially complete strangers. Sure, I don't have to worry about my voice not being loud enough, or stuttering - it happens sometimes - but what the heck do I say? What if I don't word it right? What if... what if...? I worry too much. :|

 

[kanarazu]

I spend way too much time on the internet, but lately I have gotten bored, ran out of sites to read and stuff, haha....
But what else could I do? I don't know what to do so I get online. I have a short attention span as well so StumbleUpon is very nice, hehe.

 

[PickleNose]

I don't think it's any different with me than it ever was. When I was growing up, it was TV because I didn't have anything else. I just sat and watched TV all the time. Now it's the internet. Comparing the two, I think the internet is superior. TV was passive and I didn't necessarily learn anything. I can learn all day long as long online as I can absorb it.

 

[Jeff]

Just wondering if any of you have become addicted to your computers because of SA?

I am addicted and I don't think I will ever change my habits. The internet provides me with everything I seem to want. I can play games online with people and chat with them and in some cases build relationships with these people (E-friends makes me laugh inside a little). I really enjoy the ability to talk to someone and not worry about all the things I usually do like my appearance, their facial expressions. Mostly I don't feel as though I'm being judged and ultimately it helps me feel like a normal person which is a great feeling.

Can anyone else relate?

Yes. I hate my computer, yet here I am, again.

 

[PlayerOffGames]

Just wondering if any of you have become addicted to your computers because of SA?

me not going online is like not smoking

 

[2Talkative]

I'm online at work all day. Then I come home and sit here for 2=5 hours. Luckily I do workout and play sports otherwise I would be on here 24/7 . Computers have not helped with doing social activities I think the internet is aiding in my SA.

 

[MattNF]

I get on the computer as soon as I get home and stay on until I go to sleep. I feel much more comfortable talking to people online....

 

[rachelynn]

The computer is my life. I am on it all day, every day.

 

[Glen]

Hopelessly addicted here. My computer is pretty much my sole source of entertainment these days. I use it to listen to music, read ebooks and the news, watch TV shows and movies, play games, "socialize" on myspace or facebook and chat with family. Worst part is I know I spend way too much time on it, and need to be socializing with actual living, breathing people. It's definitely a daily struggle for me, trying to achieve some kind of balance.

 

[40watta]

I think most or a big portion of people in general are addicted to the internet. It's just a sign of the times. People go on the net to shop, socialize, date, handle finances, read the news, watch tv/movies, check the weather, education...not to mention it has revolutionized the way businesses operate. Kids back in the day would go swimming or fly a kite, now its online gaming and myspace. Nonetheless, im trying myself to cut down on my internet usage. Sometimes I'll just mindlessly click around for hours. If i have to be on the net, I feel its better if im doing something productive.

 

[Georgina 22]

I love my lappie, wouldn't know what to do if i didn't have it. I am addicted to the computer, and because i don't have a job or social life, I go on the computer loads of times a day.
I have my online friends on there and I can keep up with family on facebook etc. And I can talk on MSN and be like myself

 

[northernlight]

It's scary just thinking about the hours put into this box, if I'm at home on weekends or whatever it would be an easy 8-10hrs online. After work:

When I'm at home, I do mainly two things: play the guitar or sit at my computer. Sometimes I can combine those two for extra awesomeness with the help of pdf scores.

That pretty much sums me up exactly too haha, and thats usually 4/5hrs every weeknight.

Dam .. get me off this thing