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Overcoming a serious Internet addiction

TSAoDTSAoD Regular
edited March 2011 in Life
The issue is that it has gotten worse over time, at the moment I'm trying to get many things done in real life but can't focus, get on edge quickly because of the boredom.

I just want my life back, what should I do?
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  • SlartibartfastSlartibartfast Global Moderator -__-
    edited February 2011
    I'll bet you're a troll. I used to think i had a similar problem.

    Then i realised all i needed to do was do what i had to do. Man up.
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  • RogueEagle91RogueEagle91 Regular
    edited February 2011
    I'm tempted to be a dick, but I'm feeling more generous at the moment.

    There are a few programs out there that give you "free time." It shuts down your internet connections for a specified amount of time at scheduled intervals.

    Pick one up, and ween yourself away. Go outside. Read a physical book. Whatever you do, increase the time your connection is down until you think you can have it on all the time without needing to use it constantly.
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  • TSAoDTSAoD Regular
    edited February 2011
    Slartibartfast wrote: »
    I'll bet you're a troll. I used to think i had a similar problem.

    Then i realised all i needed to do was do what i had to do. Man up.

    Troll? My post count and online activity back on Zoklet speaks for itself.
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  • SlartibartfastSlartibartfast Global Moderator -__-
    edited February 2011
    Alright then, I'm sorry. I'll give you a more thoughful answer:

    What exactly are you addicted too? Is it games? Is it communities? Is it facebook? Is it porn?

    Depending on what it is, you can do different things. Simply Doing your stuff in a designated area, like the local library will get rid of most of the distractions. If you have headphones, don't take them with you. Downgrade your mobile data plan.

    One option is making a list of tasks and a time you have to do it by. I found that to be depressing so i stopped doing it but it was very effective.
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  • UnknownUnknown
    edited February 2011
    I sometimes wonder just how dependent I am on the internet. I never go a day without it - I have to get my daily fix of Totse or else I can't actually concentrate too well at college. Once I've gotten on it and checked the new threads, I can work a lot better.

    Who knows.
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  • culinaryoverlordculinaryoverlord Regular
    edited February 2011
    Go camping for a couple of weeks this summer, not faggot R.V. camping either. Just you, a couple of books, a basic kit, and just enough food to get you by. You will find that your day is surprisingly full, just making morning coffee is a one hour task. Do it solo, but make sure people know where you are. That ought to get you some perspective at least.
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  • DaktologistDaktologist Global Moderator
    edited February 2011
    What you need to do is have a nice tall glass of harden the fuck up
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  • RemadERemadE Global Moderator
    edited February 2011
    As with all addictions, the trick is to ween yourself off and keep yourself occupied. I hate being away from the Internet for the first few days of a holiday, but I soon realise it's quite nice not to be tied to the computer.
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  • BigHarryDickBigHarryDick Cock Bite
    edited February 2011
    quit being a whining bitch and take care of your

    business. hoto
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  • UnknownUnknown
    edited February 2011
    RemadE wrote: »
    As with all addictions, the trick is to ween yourself off and keep yourself occupied. I hate being away from the Internet for the first few days of a holiday, but I soon realise it's quite nice not to be tied to the computer.

    Aye. I've noticed that after being away from the computer for a while, I start finding other stuff to keep me occupied. It's not so bad in the end to be honest.
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  • TSAoDTSAoD Regular
    edited February 2011
    Thanks for the advice. I will ease off Internet usage starting today.
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  • Turd_SmasherTurd_Smasher Regular
    edited February 2011
    1) Fuck up your online reputation to make everyone hate you.

    2) Get perma banned

    3) Fap to dvd's instead of online pr0n or get a slutwhore to bang.

    4) Exercise

    5) Find hobbies and things to keep occupied

    6) Try to stay away from do-gooders, nerds, politically correct liberal douches, ect. They will make you miss sites like Totse, where all the cool people are:cool:.

    7) Molest children. It won't really help your addiction, but it's just something fun to do.
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  • TSAoDTSAoD Regular
    edited February 2011
    Turd_Smasher wrote: »
    1) Fuck up your online reputation to make everyone hate you.

    2) Get perma banned

    3) Fap to dvd's instead of online pr0n or get a slutwhore to bang.

    4) Exercise

    5) Find hobbies and things to keep occupied

    6) Try to stay away from do-gooders, nerds, ect. They will make you miss sites like Totse, where all the cool people are:cool:.

    7) Molest children. It won't really help your addiction, but it's just something fun to do.

    I'll have to try the first one.
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  • zanickzanick Acolyte
    edited March 2011
    I know it isn't easy but try finding a job, hobby, relationship or all of those for which you will be very fucked if you don't dedicate a good amount of time which would normally go to internet. This sounds sad but maybe give Warhammer miniatures a go. Try painting them, and do it as much as you can. You still won't ever be satisfied with your army.
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