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I enjoy getting information online and support from sites like AC. And I have to use it for work, but, honestly. I must be an old fart, because, I secretly wish we didn't have it. I know, it brings a lot of good, but, I also think it causes a lot of problems. And, I also wish that cell phones were only for emergency purposes. I'd just as soon have less, not more communication. lol
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Yep,,,I escape via video doors and also via Netflix.
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Escapism? Maybe, but my life would be intolerable without the internet, it is such a boon for people who really can't go out to interact with real people. As you know it only becomes a problem when it starts to interfere with things you want to do or actually increases isolation because you choose to spent time online rather than going out.
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My caregiving is done, but one thing I still do is use it as a reward. If I do "x", I'll give myself time on the computer. I know it's hard to set a hard limit, but maybe try just limiting the amount of time you allow yourself to spend? I totally get the attraction of it. I'm that way with my TV. I'm single and my TV is my "companion" and keeps me plugged into the world at large.
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Yes.. this is effecting me the same. Like you.. I have to go on the internet and am a programmer with a home office.. so I have to go online.

For me, I think it has to do with loneliness and escapism. I can waste so much time online tho.. it does concern me. First thing when I get up I grab my phone and ipad.. before I sign on to my work laptop... lol. Sometimes on the weekend I will grab my ipad in the morning and look up.. and half my day is gone.

I guess anything that you are relying on and using as a crutch to get through the day could be considered an addiction. I need to try some internet free days .... wonder if I will start detoxing.. lol.
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