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Posted by tabitha on January 23, 2004, at 1:44:40
Hey, I've decided I need to cut down my online time. Since I've not been working my online time has crept upward to embarassing life-gobbling levels. I'm trying a daily time limit. Today my goal was 1 hr.. Man it goes by fast.. I can barely even check my email and my favorite sites.. I'd say more but my time is up. Sweet dreams all.
p.s. I realize the irony of seeking support for this problem here..
Posted by lil' jimi on January 23, 2004, at 2:08:39
In reply to Internet Junkie... reformed?, posted by tabitha on January 23, 2004, at 1:44:40
hi, ironic tabi ...
Posted by Psychopoppy on January 23, 2004, at 4:00:05
In reply to Internet Junkie... reformed?, posted by tabitha on January 23, 2004, at 1:44:40
i hear ya. I'm hooked online a lot too. Partly cos its just way to cold to go out unless absolutely required where I am (eastern canada). Plus there's always so much to read on PB alone. ANd then there's all those other places and things I like to look up.
Times does fly when surfin.good luck with the surf-limit !
Posted by tabitha on January 23, 2004, at 19:58:00
In reply to Re: Internet Junkie... reformed?, posted by Psychopoppy on January 23, 2004, at 4:00:05
Hi Jimi & PsychoPoppy. Day 2 of restriction. So far, OK. I've re-engaged with the physical world. It's amazing how many times a day I get the urge to pop in and google something.. a book, a song, some idea, a news story, tonight's TV listings, anything and everything.
Posted by QuietHeart on January 23, 2004, at 23:29:46
In reply to Re: Internet Junkie... reformed?, posted by tabitha on January 23, 2004, at 19:58:00
Tabitha:
I just wanted to say that I am rooting for you, I am a graduate student in a demanding program and find the internet prevents me from studying, etc. It is HORRIBLE. But you're my INSPIRATION. I need to cut down on internet time too. Good luck to you!
Posted by gardenergirl on January 26, 2004, at 6:39:20
In reply to Re: Internet Junkie... reformed?, posted by QuietHeart on January 23, 2004, at 23:29:46
I'm hooked too, and in grad school, that IS a problem. I tried the anti-addiction limit here on PB, but freaked when it said it was my last refresh for the day and changed it back. Also, my husband just installed a new computer. I was not able to go online for the whole weekend. I really missed it! I've really got to set limits. How are other people doing it?
gg
Posted by ramsea on January 30, 2004, at 11:04:13
In reply to Internet Junkie... reformed?, posted by tabitha on January 23, 2004, at 1:44:40
Me too. But it helped when severely depressed, it actually helped me get out of bed in the morning out of wondering if anyone had written to me. It was a sign of improvement. And it kept up so now I am pretty okay but the routine is like I am getting paid a huge whacking paycheck to spend so much time on line. I too am trying to limit to one hour, but today it is four so far. arrgghhhhh but it is better than curling up in bed in darkness mid-day, which is what I have felt like doing all day. So I thin this may be too much time on-line, but possibly a step above just feeling miserable in bed. ???????ramsea
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