Posted by blueboy on July 28, 2008, at 11:53:11
In reply to Re: Internet addiction - help! » dbc, posted by Marty on July 28, 2008, at 0:45:50
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> > But look at it this way it could be much worse. You could be playing World of Warcraft.
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> I think he DIDN'T mention him NOT playing WoW. Let's wish this will not get him down further if it's the case.
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> BTW, I'm also "addicted" to the net. And I wouldn't consider this a real addiction just like heroine, nicotine and gambling. It only a 'refuge' that you need to stop overabusing by accepting the pain that comes from doing the OTHER things in life.
>I'd disagree somewhat, but not enough to get into a silly argument :) On the other hand, although I might use the term addiction, I'd say it has an OCD component, at least in my case. And also, like a lot of behavior addictions such as gambling, it is not classical "addiction" since it can be discontinued for periods without pain.
Still, my life revolved around Everquest (an earlier game similar to WoW) for two or three years.
And, for sure, there is an aspect of anxiety relief or depression relief -- but that's true of most addictions. I'd even go so far as to say many addictive drugs (including alcohol) are outstanding drugs for temporary relief of many forms of anxiety/depression. Many people on these boards (including me) use opiates or benzo's for treatment. But the potential problems are well known . . .
BTW, I'm a recovering alcoholic, and let me tell you, drunk is the best I've ever felt. I just hate those pesky side effects, such as death.
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