In Dante’s Inferno, Satan, denizen of the deepest hell, is found frozen in a block of ice, utterly unable to move. As anyone who has ever tried to quit smoking or eating junk food only to pick up that cigarette or that bag of crunchy or gooey things in a burst of wild rebellion can … Continue reading Getting Unstuck
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My wasted day Saturday…..
This morning I stayed focused for a couple hours and finished a transcription. Then I let down my guard and spent most of the day sleazing around IRC. I need to do better....
Center for Internet and Tech Addiction
Center for Internet & Tech Addiction There is help for trolls and geeks.....
Some thoughts about the internet…..
Is the internet making us crazy ? | We have grown to depend on the internet. I cannot imagine not having access to the web; I use it everyday, almost all day. I have learned a lot from surfing the web, it is a great tool for shopping and banking..... But the net has a dark … Continue reading Some thoughts about the internet…..
A Survival Guide for Beating Information Addiction :zenhabits
A Survival Guide for Beating Information Addiction :zenhabits | Some pertinent ideas from Leo. Remind you of anyone you know ? Are you suffering from information addiction? It’s a growing problem as people spend more and more of their time online — and while online tools are amazing, being addicted to checking them can steal most … Continue reading A Survival Guide for Beating Information Addiction :zenhabits
The most important aspect of “curing” …
The most important aspect of "curing" an "addiction" is for the "addict" to want to change and then do it ! The Opposite of Mental "Disease" | Psychology Today, The Surprising Truth About Addiction | Psychology Today
Internet Addiction Guide
The internet is an essential component of daily living. A useful tool, source of information but there are pitfalls. Learn more about that here: Internet Addiction Guide.
Intervention – A&E TV
Intervention - A&E TV - I was watching this show with the Woman and they had a lady on there who was an alcoholic and when she was not able to get vodka she would drink mouthwash. Not a good idea, if the 20% or more alcohol content doesn't do you in, there is something … Continue reading Intervention – A&E TV
hypersexuality – Google Search
hypersexuality - Google Search - a word I came across this morning whilst surfing the web. Seems the psychologists have a name and classification for 'bout near everything and everybody....
web junkies….
The Daily Gamecock - Facebook Addiction Serious Problem - facebook and the internet in general can very easily monopolize one's attention as well as be very time consuming. I know that I sometimes spend way too much surfing the web and bookmarking articles. I bookmark way more items than I could possibly read. I'm not … Continue reading web junkies….