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Top Signs You're an Internet Addict

When you know it's time to get a life

By Neal Colgrass,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 6, 2009 5:05 AM CDT

(Newser) – Do you just like reading Newser, or are you addicted to the Internet? Seattle-based Internet addiction center ReSTART lists the signs of a bad online habit:

  • Heightened euphoria. Trolling through sites gives you your greatest thrill.
  • Whiling away more hours. You look up and it's suddenly 2 am, when last night it was only midnight.

  • Less self-control. Inability to shut down your computer is not a good sign.
  • Ignoring friends and family. Don't get caught doing this in China. One 12-year-old boy received electric shock therapy in Beijing for spending 4 days at an Internet cafe.
  • Lying about your surfing: If you have to hide it, it's a problem.
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The Seattle-based Internet addiction center ReSTART lists 11 possible signs that you may have a bad habit. Check off five, they say, and you're addicted.
The Seattle-based Internet addiction center ReSTART lists 11 possible signs that you may have a bad habit. Check off five, they say, and you're addicted.   (Shutterstock)
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COMMENTS
Showing 3 of 6 comments
DontLikeYou___
Sep 9, 2009 5:58 AM CDT
No life?
BlueAyez
Sep 8, 2009 12:08 PM CDT
Well I wasn't sleeping anyway....
mehrheit
Sep 8, 2009 8:06 AM CDT
I hit #13 yesterday! I think I'm getting close.

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