Time and Computers

[happierin09]

I wouldn't say I'm disciplined, because I veer off course so easily when I'm working, but there are times when I can actually do what I need to do, usually out of fear of losing my job and not being able to pay my bills. There are definitely days I'd rather curl up with a book and tune out the rest of the world for sure.

[wadergirl]

Ok, I'm sorry, I'm kinda new here... but... so what you are all saying here is that my addiction to the internet is another symptom? My b/f teases me and calls me a "junkie" because I can sit for HOURS on the internet doing absolutely nothing... well, doing nothing or playing World of Warcraft.

[excel]

I wasted most of the weekend on the computer.

[namazu]

Originally Posted by wadergirl

Ok, I'm sorry, I'm kinda new here... but... so what you are all saying here is that my addiction to the internet is another symptom?

ADHD is a major risk factor for "internet addiction", and people with ADHD tend to be more prone to all sorts of addictive behaviors.

With the internet, the seduction is probably due to a combination of interactivity, ability to socialize in settings that may be more ADHD-friendly, etc. Combine that with ADHD tendencies to lose track of time, to seek stimulation, to abhor boredom, to be easily distracted, to need to feel busy, etc., you can see why internet use can be problematic for many ADHDers!

[wadergirl]

The biggest problem it causes for me is at work! I constantly have an internet window open behind my work window, and switch back and forth as often as I can without getting caught (doesn't always work).

[excel]

It's not good to that at work

[Mr. Gerbz]

I tend to have these 'treks' through wikipedia all night long, absorbing lots and lots of info.

Much more interesting than sleeping...

[excel]

I need my sleep!

[Daffy89]

I set myself traps for all kinds of things - If I take my laptop up to bed I leave the charger downstairs so I'm less likely to stay on the internet all night

[excel]

Originally Posted by jonesg89

I set myself traps for all kinds of things - If I take my laptop up to bed I leave the charger downstairs so I'm less likely to stay on the internet all night

Thats a good idea provided you run down and get it

[Daffy89]

lol, I was waiting for someone to say that; I do that often, but sometimes it does work.

[excel]

I don't have a laptop.If I can't sleep I will turn it on and check my messages.

[Cacho]

Originally Posted by excel

I don't have a laptop.If I can't sleep I will turn it on and check my messages.

If you don't have a laptop, how can you turn it on?

[Relish]

I've always had problems focusing in school but it seems like when we got our first computer is when it all went to $**t. It lured my susceptible little brain in and wouldn't let go. It's like my mind finally found something that was quick enough to keep up with it. I remember my mom prying me away in a fury while I kicked and screamed. Nightmare

[excel]

Time just goes by so fast when I'm on the computer