OK, im having a crisis, the internet has become extremely addictive. Put simply, I shout at people that stand in the way of me and the internet.

I will pay any amounts of money to gain access to the internet. At work, the internet goes down and im sat there with nothing to do but WORK (arghhh).

Does anybody have any hints and tips to get me away from the internet? ive tried a 5 day no internet and failed miserably as the morning of the second day instinct made me check my e-mail.

I smashed up my cable box (rented) (hehehe) because the Cable provider couldnt configure the thing correctly and left me without internet for 2 days. I visited a Cybercafe during these two days because i needed the internet.

Im in desperate need of help, drugs are less addictive than this damn piece of machinery.

All help appreciated...

Originally posted by xtstrike
OK, im having a crisis, the internet has become extremely addictive. Put simply, I shout at people that stand in the way of me and the internet.

I will pay any amounts of money to gain access to the internet. At work, the internet goes down and im sat there with nothing to do but WORK (arghhh).

Does anybody have any hints and tips to get me away from the internet? ive tried a 5 day no internet and failed miserably as the morning of the second day instinct made me check my e-mail.

I smashed up my cable box (rented) (hehehe) because the Cable provider couldnt configure the thing correctly and left me without internet for 2 days. I visited a Cybercafe during these two days because i needed the internet.

Im in desperate need of help, drugs are less addictive than this damn piece of machinery.

All help appreciated...

Unfortunately i can't give you advise because i have exactly the same problem :D

It's bad I know.

It not bad enough you have to mind road rage. But soon your family will be able to have you arrested for cyber rage.

I had that yesterday. However, I was driven to disconnect from the Internet, turn my computer off and get some sun and fun.

It worked til this morning, and here I am.

kb

I totally sympathise.....

I ran across a wiccan spell for curing Net addiction, but I haven't tried it. I'm scared that by using it, I'll permanently stay off the Net. :stickout

it started getting bad when I found i knew more people on the internet than i do in real life, when i weighed up the numbers each month it was getting significantly worse.

are there online support groups available for internet addicts? lol :rolleyes:

Originally posted by xtstrike
Does anybody have any hints and tips to get me away from the internet?

Yes, that's quite easy. As there are many people who suffer from this syndrome I have created a website where people can meet and speek about their problem of beeing an Internet addict. You can be healed (tm) if you visit the site at http://www.sickfrominter.net every day. As you seem to be very addicted, the minimal hours to be spent on this site will be aproximatly 11 hours a day.
But believe me, you can be healed!

Legal disclamer: this is a suggestive posting.

Originally posted by xtstrike
OK, im having a crisis, the internet has become extremely addictive. Put simply, I shout at people that stand in the way of me and the internet.

I will pay any amounts of money to gain access to the internet. At work, the internet goes down and im sat there with nothing to do but WORK (arghhh).

Does anybody have any hints and tips to get me away from the internet? ive tried a 5 day no internet and failed miserably as the morning of the second day instinct made me check my e-mail.

I smashed up my cable box (rented) (hehehe) because the Cable provider couldnt configure the thing correctly and left me without internet for 2 days. I visited a Cybercafe during these two days because i needed the internet.

Im in desperate need of help, drugs are less addictive than this damn piece of machinery.

All help appreciated...

Find what interests you, other than anything to do with a computer and take it up as a hobby. Its much like giving up ciggies. You just need something to take up your time and eventually you will be able to spend more and more time away. My suggestions: Sex, pot, and good ol' Rock 'n Roll!

Find somebody who will be your "accountability partner." Unplug your PC and give them the power cable so that you don't have a way to turn the machine on. Then every few days have them check in with you and make sure you aren't going to any Internet cafe's.

If that doesn't work, take a trip up to the mountains and camp out without any type of electricity. Find some things that you like that'll take your mind off of the Internet.

Aloha

well first off never ever do that to your body again going without internet for 5 days this is very dangerous
hehehehehehe

funny I used to do computers but about 8 years ago took a break moved to the caribean and lived there for a year
moved over to Lania a private island near Maui and lived in a tent for 6 months and caught fish etc... to eat was some of the best time in my life
now that I am married I have to monitor it
I just got back form diving I work a day on a boat teaching scuba out here
get a side job that does not do computers
heck come out to Maui we can go diving ;)
if you are married we talked about getting a lock for our office door and my wife having the key ;)

hehehehehe
that way she can lock it up and say that is enough

man killer day
kinda windy though but we got a Marlin today fishing about 7 feet (released it) actually we got it to the boat and it broke loose then took off skiping across the surface pretty exciting.
anyway get out and have some fun I am guilty of not doing this enough ;)

Aloha

well first off never ever do that to your body again going without internet for 5 days this is very dangerous
hehehehehehe

funny I used to do computers but about 8 years ago took a break moved to the caribean and lived there for a year
moved over to Lania a private island near Maui and lived in a tent for 6 months and caught fish etc... to eat was some of the best time in my life
now that I am married I have to monitor it
I just got back form diving I work a day on a boat teaching scuba out here
get a side job that does not do computers
heck come out to Maui we can go diving
if you are married we talked about getting a lock for our office door and my wife having the key

hehehehehe
that way she can lock it up and say that is enough

man killer day
kinda windy though but we got a Marlin today fishing about 7 feet (released it) actually we got it to the boat and it broke loose then took off skiping across the surface pretty exciting.
anyway get out and have some fun I am guilty of not doing this enough
Good GOD! I'm glad my life is not nearly as bad as Honu's. Man, I feel for you...and if you ever need a shoulder to cry on, just send me a ticket and I'll come out there and console you! Poor guy!:angry: :) :angry:

xstrike you need help.

If that doesn't work, take a trip up to the mountains and camp out without any type of electricity. Find some things that you like that'll take your mind off of the Internet.

Unforetunatly this doesn't work any more, if I can get a cell signal I can get on the internet.

Damn Technology!!:)

Originally posted by sbrad

Good GOD! I'm glad my life is not nearly as bad as Honu's. Man, I feel for you...and if you ever need a shoulder to cry on, just send me a ticket and I'll come out there and console you! Poor guy!:angry: :) :angry:

Aloha
hehehehehehe
yeah its a tough one but somebody has got to do it ;)
I sent the ticket
general delivery california forgot what city ???
hehehehehe
funny cause I know in some of my posts I can sound kinda tweaked
actually I am so laid back about most things

ahhhh time to make a nice malibu bannana and Pineapple smoothie (fresh of course)

whheeeee

I'll tell ya the marlin was so cooool today
very rare to catch em
we get MahiMahi and Ono a lot more often ;)

so hurry up go down to post office
and just say " some guy from Maui sent me a ticket general delivery can you get it for me"


later

I got some suggestions:


1. Shock treatment, shock youself to the point where anything electircal sacres you.

2. Get the net patch.

3. Gamble to the point where:

A. Loansharks have cut off ur hands
B. You can not afford internet anymore

4. Drink to the point where you cant use a computer

5. Chain yourself to a tree outside, just as long as no thunderstorms are on the way.

:D Thanks for these advise too! I've been encountering the same problem and just back from miserability after my monitor is down for 2 days. I've visited cybercafes too :D

Forget about my tips,

1) Insonia is close, go to your doctor, get some sleeping pills.

2) Get some newspaper to read, phone to chat.

3) Now you'll find the time to start dating some ladies.

Originally posted by determinist
Forget about my tips,

1) Insonia is close, go to your doctor, get some sleeping pills.

2) Get some newspaper to read, phone to chat.

3) Now you'll find the time to start dating some ladies.
Aloha

OK here it goes
ehhehehehehee

1) go to the doctor(or dealer):pimp: and get some strong NODOZ

2) such as the online version of NYTimes or use ICQ phone to Chat :argue:

3)
date some ladies ya met on the chat room provided they can get out of the house :cartman: :love:

I have a solution...

Get a girlfriend... Mine has weaned me off the net to the point that I do less time online or else I get "THAT" stare tm which has the same effect as the old Spoc death grip.

Guaranteed to get you sorted in about a month but has the unfortunate side effect of reducing your income significantly... The "you know what" is F***ing great though :)

The above suggestions are purely for reference purposes only and do not refer to persons alive or dead... If anyone tells current GF then I become the latter

Get rid of your cable modem and use a 28k modem... you will get bored of the internet pretty quick.

Alternatively take a holiday to a remote island, make sure you dont take a laptop or andy kind of phone.

Get a girlfriend... Mine has weaned me off the net to the point that I do less time online or else I get "THAT" stare tm which has the same effect as the old Spoc death grip.


Just a note on that, I am PRETTY sure he means a girlfriend in real life...

Originally posted by davidb
Get a girlfriend... Mine has weaned me off the net to the point that I do less time online or else I get "THAT" stare tm which has the same effect as the old Spoc death grip.


Just a note on that, I am PRETTY sure he means a girlfriend in real life... Heh heh.. what are you trying to say? ;)

To clarify: Yes I mean, Real life (scarey I know) woman. Lara Croft digital versions need not apply.