Think you're addicted?

blueskies · Post by **blueskies** » Fri 29 Apr, 2005 7:14 am

Sorry, I couldn't find the old "Addicted to MC" thread, so here's a new one. And, to celebrate all of you who think you are addicted, take a look at this story. Seriously, I'm turning off my computer now and going OUTSIDE!

Post by **tr1p1ea** » Fri 29 Apr, 2005 8:42 am

O_O, That is unbelievable ... how on earth could you disregard yourself like that? Sure when im at my PC i dont get as hungry or as mcuh sleep as i should ... but i still eat and eventually drag myself to bed.

That guy's poor family .. that must be something hard to deal with.

Honestly i was looking for the april fools at the end or something.

That said, i am addicted to this forum ... BUT i a do get out often enough. I play basketball and kick the soccerball outside sometimes

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Luthar · Post by **Luthar** » Fri 29 Apr, 2005 10:03 am

Ok, and i thought I had some issues with the computer, but apparently not...That does suck though. I feel bad for the guy's family. *moment of silence*

coelurus · Post by **coelurus** » Fri 29 Apr, 2005 11:11 am

Sad thing.
Still, it seems his family didn't do much to prevent what happened. Seriously, who wouldn't unplug the computer or force the weirdo off from his seat?

dysfunction · Post by **dysfunction** » Fri 29 Apr, 2005 12:11 pm

Really. My parents complain I sepnd too much time on the computer, but 2-4 hours a day doesnt compare.

DJ_O · Post by **DJ_O** » Fri 29 Apr, 2005 12:41 pm

Wow, what a sad and awful story

, and I though I was addicted too much to calc forums?

Jim e · Post by **Jim e** » Fri 29 Apr, 2005 2:05 pm

Guys that was a satire. It says it at the bottom, but even then I doubt you could continue to function at a computer during stravation.

But I'm sure people have died at a computer some how tied to excessive use.

*worries*
*knocks on wood*

Luthar · Post by **Luthar** » Fri 29 Apr, 2005 6:47 pm

Jim e wrote:Guys that was a satire. It says it at the bottom, but even then I doubt you could continue to function at a computer during stravation.

But I'm sure people have died at a computer some how tied to excessive use.

*worries*
*knocks on wood*

Actually, your right. There have been cases where people who played MMORPG's....(massive multiplayer online) such as Everquest, have died from starvation. They just lock thereselves in thier rooms and never come out..*sighs*

Drak Dragon · Post by **Drak Dragon** » Fri 29 Apr, 2005 7:39 pm

when i read that article,... i took a look at myself. before my computer fkxored up and i had t oreformat i'd be on forums for about two hours, and then spend another eight hours playing MMORPGs... >.< it was basically this for my daily routine

Go to school, and do school and programming on calc
go home, get on net
Go to bed
wake up, repeat

Eating is an occassional thing. I eat lunch at the cafeteria, and dinner occasionally... i've decided now that its best not to live like this anymore. Thanks for posthing this thread, it has actually changed my life.

DigiTan · Post by **DigiTan** » Fri 29 Apr, 2005 10:00 pm

Sometime after I read kv83's post, I passed by the counseling center on campus and happened to spot a pamphlet on computer additiction. Appearantly, it extremely common. Here are some of the symptoms they listed:

* Losing track of time while on the computer
* Breaking promises to decrease comp use
* Lying about amount of time spent on comp
* Feeling anxious, depressed, or irritable when comp time is interrupted
* Neglecting friends, family, or responsibilities in order to stay online
* Using comp as an outlet when sad or upset
* Financial problems due to billing or online gambling
* Sleep disturbance or backache

It was kind of interesting, because I fit all but 2 of those descriptions. It also seems that I suffer from primary insomnia.

Post by **tr1p1ea** » Fri 29 Apr, 2005 10:07 pm

Wow, i fit almost all of those categories too

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DJ_O · Post by **DJ_O** » Fri 29 Apr, 2005 10:37 pm

I think I fit at least the 4 first ones

necro · Post by **necro** » Sat 30 Apr, 2005 1:59 am

Hmmm...that was realy stupid of the guy, it is pretty sad. If he wanted to not have to eat, he at least could have stuck a feeding tube down his nostrill and attached a cathader...realy sucks for the family. If I had people who liked me...

Jim e · Post by **Jim e** » Sat 30 Apr, 2005 2:04 am

I wish I could be that dedicated.....

DigiTan · Post by **DigiTan** » Sat 30 Apr, 2005 2:08 am

...But this was downright looney! That's the way some people are though. With his obsessive behavior something like that would have done him in sooner or later. If not forums, it would have been gambling or alcohol. Either way, he's caught in the web. (Please ignore that pun)