Are You an Internet Addict?

acuario51 · Nov 3rd, 2006, 02:30 PM

I was reading through an AFP report on Yahoo! News that says Serbia is now treating people with Internet addictions. This counseling center considers anyone who is not interested in daily activities with family and friends as a potential Internet addict and looks for other signs such as spending prolonged hours online, turning to virtual friends, and isolation. I'm not sure exactly how they treat Internet addiction, but they say treatment usually lasts one year.

After reading this, I headed over to Net Addiction and took an Internet Addiction Test (IAT) that told me my Internet usage is causing occasional problems in my life. I won't take that test too seriously because my occupation requires me to be online a lot of the time. However, I will keep that in mind next time I choose surfing the web over, er, household chores. Can you blame me?

Internet addiction can be harmful for those who delve into the darker side of the web, such as online gambling, cybersex, online affairs, and online gaming. But how do you know when you or someone you love is addicted to the Internet? When is it time to pull the plug and seek treatment?
Here's a list of common symptoms to watch out for:

Symptons:

Ambiguity · Nov 3rd, 2006, 05:47 PM

Mine said I was a moderate user.

8. How often does your job performance or productivity suffer because of the Internet? Since the internet IS my job, not really...

I used to be an addict when I had dial up...now that I have cable I see it as only a tool. It's like being addicted to mowing one's lawn...

Edit, I got 36 as well...

*Dustwave* · Nov 3rd, 2006, 06:04 PM

36

You are an average on-line user. You may surf the Web a bit too long at times, but you have control over your usage.

But then again, internet is MY job aswell.

Timmy · Nov 3rd, 2006, 07:06 PM

my score 28.

I think that my result is about right...

Blue0ctane · Nov 3rd, 2006, 08:37 PM

Hey, I got 36 as well. A lot of the questions were for people who are actually addicted to the internet as a drug. I use the internet a LOT, but I don't have a psychological addiction to it.

kra-z mex · Nov 3rd, 2006, 09:17 PM

Your Score:34

You are an average on-line user. You may surf the Web a bit too long at times, but you have control over your usage.

It's rite since usually the times im on is when im typing up papers or when im really really bored.

gillie017 · Nov 3rd, 2006, 09:45 PM

Score = 43

"You are an average on-line user. You may surf the Web a bit too long at times, but you have control over your usage."

I loved this question:

10. How often do you block out disturbing thoughts about your life with soothing thoughts of the Internet?

acuario51 · Nov 4th, 2006, 04:50 AM

My score is = 31

" You are an average on-line user. You may surf the Web a bit too long at times, but you have control over your usage."

And it is like this...!

DJ Xenomorph · Nov 4th, 2006, 07:08 AM

35

I know my limits.

danmark_ori · Nov 4th, 2006, 11:03 AM

score : 58

what's the limit ?

thanks acuario51 !

~~The Cat Lady~~ · Nov 4th, 2006, 11:03 AM

Yes, Danmark. You ARE an Internet addict. Ha! Actually, more like a DI addict. But that don't make you a bad ole' boy. (KISS!) You have mail!

~~The Cat Lady~~ · Nov 4th, 2006, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danmark_ori

score : 58

thanks acuario51 !

Score=30. I'm not too bad. Cats are my addiction. (meow)

acuario51 · Nov 4th, 2006, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danmark_ori

score : 58

what's the limit ?

thanks acuario51 !

OMG!

The sky is the limit Henk!

DJ_Serg · Nov 4th, 2006, 12:50 PM

lol i got the lowest score: 20. I do use internet frequently but it's for my job. When i'm home i'm on it rarely.

i'mthechosen1 · Nov 4th, 2006, 01:06 PM

Quote:

63

You are experiencing occasional or frequent problems because of the Internet. You should consider their full impact on your life.

omfg..gotta check my brain...

50% of the time i spend on the net takes DI i think...30% one cool forum...20% all other sh*t like news reading.....

but last 5 months i almost live without internet...job takes all my time, coz' i work in other city and i can't take internet with me

Dead Eggs · Nov 5th, 2006, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acuario51

I was reading through an AFP report on Yahoo! News that says Serbia is now treating people with Internet addictions. This counseling center considers anyone who is not interested in daily activities with family and friends as a potential Internet addict and looks for other signs such as spending prolonged hours online, turning to virtual friends, and isolation. I'm not sure exactly how they treat Internet addiction, but they say treatment usually lasts one year.

After reading this, I headed over to Net Addiction and took an Internet Addiction Test (IAT) that told me my Internet usage is causing occasional problems in my life. I won't take that test too seriously because my occupation requires me to be online a lot of the time. However, I will keep that in mind next time I choose surfing the web over, er, household chores. Can you blame me?

Internet addiction can be harmful for those who delve into the darker side of the web, such as online gambling, cybersex, online affairs, and online gaming. But how do you know when you or someone you love is addicted to the Internet? When is it time to pull the plug and seek treatment?
Here's a list of common symptoms to watch out for:

Symptons:

My Score was 61...
You are experiencing occasional or frequent problems because of the Internet. You should consider their full impact on your life. I rock!

Dead Eggs · Nov 5th, 2006, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danmark_ori

score : 58

what's the limit ?

thanks acuario51 !

that's weak for a guy who's on here 25/8...

enVias · Nov 5th, 2006, 03:15 AM

Score: 70

You are experiencing occasional or frequent problems because of the Internet. You should consider their full impact on your life.

I win!

danmark_ori · Nov 5th, 2006, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enVias

Score: 70

You are experiencing occasional or frequent problems because of the Internet. You should consider their full impact on your life.

I win!

* congratulations on this proud achievement enVias ! *

didi · Nov 5th, 2006, 12:21 PM

My score is 34:

You are an average on-line user. You may surf the Web a bit too long at times, but you have control over your usage.

I use the internet a lot, but I only see it as a tool.

Nov 3rd, 2006, 02:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
acuario51 DI Chronic Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: venezuela Posts: 14,902	Are You an Internet Addict? I was reading through an AFP report on Yahoo! News that says Serbia is now treating people with Internet addictions. This counseling center considers anyone who is not interested in daily activities with family and friends as a potential Internet addict and looks for other signs such as spending prolonged hours online, turning to virtual friends, and isolation. I'm not sure exactly how they treat Internet addiction, but they say treatment usually lasts one year. After reading this, I headed over to Net Addiction and took an Internet Addiction Test (IAT) that told me my Internet usage is causing occasional problems in my life. I won't take that test too seriously because my occupation requires me to be online a lot of the time. However, I will keep that in mind next time I choose surfing the web over, er, household chores. Can you blame me? Internet addiction can be harmful for those who delve into the darker side of the web, such as online gambling, cybersex, online affairs, and online gaming. But how do you know when you or someone you love is addicted to the Internet? When is it time to pull the plug and seek treatment? Here's a list of common symptoms to watch out for: Symptons: __________________ TRANCE is LIFE * LIFE is TRANCE * be yourself just yourself * "To be a star you must shine your own light, follow your own path and not be afraid of the darkness, for that is when stars shine brightest."

Nov 3rd, 2006, 05:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ambiguity DI Extreme Addict Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 4,159	Mine said I was a moderate user. 8. How often does your job performance or productivity suffer because of the Internet? Since the internet IS my job, not really... I used to be an addict when I had dial up...now that I have cable I see it as only a tool. It's like being addicted to mowing one's lawn... Edit, I got 36 as well... Last edited by Ambiguity : Nov 3rd, 2006 at 06:11 PM.

Nov 3rd, 2006, 06:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dustwave Endless Blue Forum Staff Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Viewing Smilies Posts: 25,564	36 You are an average on-line user. You may surf the Web a bit too long at times, but you have control over your usage. But then again, internet is MY job aswell. __________________ Ocean to Shore www.dustwave.net 23-03-2002 - 06-04-2010 RIP Murciélago

Nov 3rd, 2006, 07:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
Timmy DI Extreme Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tasmania, Australia Posts: 4,380	my score 28. I think that my result is about right... __________________ Music Matters...

Nov 3rd, 2006, 08:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
Blue0ctane Junior Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 18	Hey, I got 36 as well. A lot of the questions were for people who are actually addicted to the internet as a drug. I use the internet a LOT, but I don't have a psychological addiction to it. __________________ Everyone's favorite Jewish kid!

Nov 3rd, 2006, 09:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
kra-z mex DI Extreme Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Jose,CA Posts: 4,674	Your Score:34 You are an average on-line user. You may surf the Web a bit too long at times, but you have control over your usage. It's rite since usually the times im on is when im typing up papers or when im really really bored. __________________ Someone said "football is more important than life and death to you" and I said "Listen, it's more important than that." - Bill Shankly You'll never walk alone. c/s

Nov 3rd, 2006, 09:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
gillie017 intriguing ingenue Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,974	Score = 43 "You are an average on-line user. You may surf the Web a bit too long at times, but you have control over your usage." I loved this question: 10. How often do you block out disturbing thoughts about your life with soothing thoughts of the Internet? __________________ gillie017 does not endorse the products or services that may be advertised in the content of this post. Please use their competitors instead.

Nov 4th, 2006, 04:50 AM	#8 (permalink)
acuario51 DI Chronic Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: venezuela Posts: 14,902	My score is = 31 " You are an average on-line user. You may surf the Web a bit too long at times, but you have control over your usage." And it is like this...! __________________ TRANCE is LIFE * LIFE is TRANCE * be yourself just yourself * "To be a star you must shine your own light, follow your own path and not be afraid of the darkness, for that is when stars shine brightest."

Nov 4th, 2006, 07:08 AM	#9 (permalink)
DJ Xenomorph DI Trance Addict Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: California Posts: 9,179	35 I know my limits. __________________ "And then something happened. I let go. Lost in oblivion -- dark and silent and complete. I found freedom. Losing all hope was freedom." - Fight Club

Nov 4th, 2006, 11:03 AM	#10 (permalink)
danmark_ori DI Black Hole Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: is someone missing ? Posts: 67,047	score : 58 what's the limit ? thanks acuario51 ! __________________ Ursus maritimus: sea bear ~ NL: ijsbeer time to say goodbye : http://forums.di.fm/showthread.php?t=131553

Nov 4th, 2006, 11:03 AM	#11 (permalink)
~~The Cat Lady~~ Banned Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Jobless, TX Posts: 29,023	Yes, Danmark. You ARE an Internet addict. Ha! Actually, more like a DI addict. But that don't make you a bad ole' boy. (KISS!) You have mail!

Nov 4th, 2006, 12:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
DJ_Serg DI Extreme Addict Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: USA Posts: 4,641	lol i got the lowest score: 20. I do use internet frequently but it's for my job. When i'm home i'm on it rarely. __________________ The Sellex Project: http://www.sellexproject.com - You touch me, I feel you - Your presence surrounds me - I float away... - You are my guide, You are my light, You take me to a place where i can shine

Nov 5th, 2006, 03:15 AM	#18 (permalink)
enVias HappyHardcore.com Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 300	Score: 70 You are experiencing occasional or frequent problems because of the Internet. You should consider their full impact on your life. I win!

Nov 5th, 2006, 12:21 PM	#20 (permalink)
didi DI Chronic Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Netherlands Posts: 9,692	My score is 34: You are an average on-line user. You may surf the Web a bit too long at times, but you have control over your usage. I use the internet a lot, but I only see it as a tool. __________________ Debian 6.0 aka Squeeze is released! www.debian.org

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