WHO can I turn to who would help me stop Yahoo answers & internet addiction?

I was already addicted to the internet but when Yahoo Answers came along the addiction went to a whole nother level. There are way too many sites I can get addicted to now and many times I find my internet addiction (things like asking Q's on Yahoo, posting on message board, using google, social networking) causing me to shirk work, happiness, and life in general. In terms of the effects of online addiction to my life it IS SEVERE.





who can I turn to that will legitimately help me recognize and GET OVER internet addiction once and for all? it feels like being a nerd alcoholic.

WHO can I turn to who would help me stop Yahoo answers %26amp; internet addiction?
You are asking that HERE?
Reply:I had the same problem and went to a psychiatrist but after paying the fee I discovered that he too was addicted to Y%26amp;A`s , bad result indeed.
Reply:I do know what internet addiction is like! I truly do.





At least you've accomplished the first step: admitting you have a problem. Second step is finding a psychologist or a therapist to help you overcome your addiction.. asking people on R%26amp;S is only going to get you answers like "Pray and you will be saved"... haha.
Reply:Yes 2 things. 1 is seek out real life human contact (call a friend to hang out or something) and the other is go outside. You could also do some housecleaning. Generally anything involving physical movement or human interaction is a good bet.





As far as avoiding it at work, I don't know how to help you. My work is so painfully boring I am coming to this site all the time.





Just google internet addiction you should be able to find some help if you need it. It's starting to be recongnized as a mental illness just like any other addiction.
Reply:Go to Betty Ford.
Reply:Click the X in the top right hand corner, push the off button on your computer, unplug all the cords and pack the machine into a box for later use.





Then go outside and take a walk, go to the library and get a book, just don't do it anymore. After a week, you'll forget.
Reply:We could start a support group. Online, of course.
Reply:There is a psychology section in YA try there.
Reply:The bottle.
Reply:Well, you only answered 32 questions so far, that doesnt qualify as an addiction yet. Try 10000 answers, and maybe then, we can call you addicted.





You want to know what's addictive, buy the Sims 2, and download objects and skins off of the internet. You'll lose weight, and you'll never see the sun...
Reply:Pull the plug on your computer if it's ruining your life. Get rid of it and get a life outside of the computer.
Reply:Smith %26amp; Wesson.
Reply:you can contact that show on A%26amp;E - intervention...?
Reply:I can relate to your problem. It's a beautiful day and here I am...





For me, I am procrastinating doing things that I don't really want to do. As someone else said, a part of it is also wanting to be right, validating my own opinion. It also comes down to boredom and loneliness, reaching out to others. But it's like mental masturbation. It doesn't really solve the problem, because the others are not really there in a real, tangible sense. I do have friends and family and spend time with them, but I still have way too much free time on my hands. And finally, I do have an obsessive-compulsive tendency. But that's just me.





Take some time to sit quietly and ask yourself what need are trying to fulfill through this interaction online?


What are you avoiding? Do you have a pattern of obsessive-compulsive behaviors in other areas of your life?


If you can't get to the bottom of it on your own, it might be a good idea to schedule a few sessions with a therapist to help you talk through it.





OK! I'm going to shut this thing down now and go take a walk in the park... ;)
Reply:........................................... the most stupid thing i have ever heard......................................
Reply:Seriously. Ask God for the will power to control your urge and trust that you will be helped. Life is simple...Go(o)d and Evil (the opposite of "live"). One or the other. You are by default trusting one or the other. There is no middle ground.
Reply:I do know how you feel acually.. I would be awake for 3 nights straight cause I would rather be online then sleeping. My mom made me stay with my grandma who doesn't have a computer for a couple weeks.. I felt like I was gonna go insane at first, but after a while you get over it and find other things to do, like watch tv or clean or play cards.. Just give your computer to someone who can keep it safe for a while and try living without it for a couple weeks, then take it back and see if you can have it in your house without being on the internet all the time.
Reply:All that is needed is not having the impulse to expression your opinion. That is why most people get addicted. Its cheap advertisement for yourself. In the grand scheme of things opinions do not matter, you won't change conflicting views. Dedicate yourself to truth instead of be right.
Reply:I find this hysterically funny that you come on the internet and yahoo answers to ask that when your question is how can i sort out my internet addiction.
Reply:Drinking copious amounts of beer will help ease the pain.
Reply:Being careful not to make a replacement that will not be helpful, the best way is to find something that will fill the time with productive doings, helping others and/or crafting and blessing others with nice cards or things that are useful
Reply:Get rid of your computer ...
Reply:So, your asking for help, on Y/A to get out of coming on Y/A?





Try this, Dont go to Y/A and do something else. Its called having self control.
Reply:Find another hobby. something that will get you out of the house.
Reply:AA has programs for all addictions. Otherwise, speak with your doctor. They can refer you.
Reply:hobbies and other intrests
Reply:internet is not an addiction you friggin sissy.