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- Major SONAR
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by Major SONAR » Wed Apr 28, 2004 9:16 pm
Yeah what Casus said... but only about 12+ hours a day (including work of course.. 
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- shockwave203
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by shockwave203 » Wed Apr 28, 2004 9:21 pm
depends on the day...less on weekends, more on weekdays. i'd say 4-6 hours on weekdays, 2 or 3 on weekends.
I don't watch a lot of TV anymore, so my PC time has gone up
I don't watch a lot of TV anymore, so my PC time has gone up
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- Fat Bastard
- Camel toe joe
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by Camel toe joe » Thu Apr 29, 2004 12:04 am
8hrs at work and 4= hrs at home 
ECGN Meet-Up 2004
Windows XP pro | 1.6ghz Athlon XP | 2x512mb PC2700 | Radeon 9800pro 128mb | SB Audigy2 zs | Soyo Dragon Ultra
Say hello to my little friends{thanks Chacal}
Don't click here{thanks Cpl. Bingham}
Windows XP pro | 1.6ghz Athlon XP | 2x512mb PC2700 | Radeon 9800pro 128mb | SB Audigy2 zs | Soyo Dragon Ultra
Say hello to my little friends{thanks Chacal}
Don't click here{thanks Cpl. Bingham}
by RCglider » Thu Apr 29, 2004 8:49 am
I think we all may need some help. Talk about a group hug!
Just do a search for computer addiction and online gaming addiction. I may not be a lost cause though; at least I no longer care what my scores and stats are; now it's just play for fun. Is that a good sign? Unfortunately I still exhibit some of the other symptons.
http://www.computeraddiction.com/
http://www.news.harvard.edu/gazette/1999/01.21/computer.htm
http://www.addictionintervention.com/addiction/otherbehaviors.asp
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Just do a search for computer addiction and online gaming addiction. I may not be a lost cause though; at least I no longer care what my scores and stats are; now it's just play for fun. Is that a good sign? Unfortunately I still exhibit some of the other symptons.
http://www.computeraddiction.com/
http://www.news.harvard.edu/gazette/1999/01.21/computer.htm
http://www.addictionintervention.com/addiction/otherbehaviors.asp
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- hitznrunz
by hitznrunz » Thu Apr 29, 2004 8:58 am
Self Injury
What is self injury?
Self injurious behavior is defined as deliberate, repetitive, impulsive, non-lethal harming of one's body. Self injury includes: cutting; scratching; picking scabs or interfering with wound healing; burning; punching self or objects; infecting oneself; inserting objects in body openings; bruising or breaking bones; some forms of hair pulling, as well as other various forms of bodily harm. The behaviors may be symptoms of a problem that can be treated.
Incidence and onset. It is estimated that self- injurers represent nearly one percent of the population, with a higher proportion of females than males. The typical onset of self- harming acts is at puberty. The behaviors often last for five to ten years but can persist much longer without appropriate intervention.
Background of self-injurers. In general, persons seeking treatment are usually from middle to upper class backgrounds, of average to high intelligence, and often struggle with low self-esteem. Nearly fifty percent report physical and or sexual abuse during his or her childhood. Many report (as high as 90%) that they were discouraged from expressing emotions - particularly anger and sadness.
Those that practice these self-abusive behaviors often do so in an attempt to “release stress, pain, fear or anxiety.” He or she may feel out of control and practice these behaviors in an attempt to regain that control. Some self injurers state that it “feels good to be in charge of your own pain when so many others try to do it for you.”
Behavior patterns. Many who self-harm used multiple methods. Cutting/scratching arms or legs is the most common practice. Self injurers may attempt to conceal the resultant scarring with clothing, and if discovered, often make excuses as to how an injury happened. The most common excuse is "The cat scratched me". A significant number are also struggling with eating disorders and alcohol or substance abuse problems. And estimated one half to two-thirds of self injurers have an eating disorder.
Reason for behaviors. Self- injurers commonly report that they feel empty inside, over or under stimulated, unable to express their feelings, lonely, not understood by others and fearful of intimate relationships and adult responsibilities. Self injury is their way to cope with or relieve painful or hard- to- express feelings and is generally not a suicide attempt. But relief is temporary, and a self-destructive cycle often develops without proper treatment.
Dangers. Self- injurers may become desperate about their lack of self-control and the addictive-like nature of their acts. The self -injury behaviors may also cause more harm than intended, which could result in medical complications or death. Eating disorders and alcohol or substance abuse intensify the threats to the individual's overall health and quality of life.
Treatment. Self-injury treatment options include outpatient therapy and inpatient hospitalization. When the behaviors interfere with daily living, such as employment, school and relationships, and or are health or life-threatening, a specialized self injury hospital program with experienced staff is recommended. Interpersonal therapy assist individuals in gaining insight and skills for the development and maintenance of relationships, and helps individuals understand their destructive thoughts and behaviors. Services for eating disorders, alcohol/substance abuse, trauma abuse, and family therapy should be readily available and integrated into treatment, depending on individual needs.
Help! I have a loved one that needs help with his or her self injurious behavior. Although a small percentage of people are able to recover from self injury without help, the majority of individuals need assistance. With treatment and support, many individuals are able to stop the behavior and rebuild their lives.
Many individuals have approached their loved one regarding his/her self injury, with no success. It may be helpful when talking with your loved one, to have a third party present that is professionally trained and knowledgeable about self injury and mental health. Addiction Intervention Resources moves your family out of crisis and assists in addressing your loved one’s behavior.
CLICK HERE for more information on addiction-related crisis interventions.
Shopping Addiction
What is shopping addiction?
People use retail therapy as a way of enjoying themselves. They normally buy items for which they have a need or have developed a desire for. Compulsive or addictive shopping is different: It is a form of behavior designed to avoid an unpleasant reality, and is often accompanied by a high which causes the sufferer to lose control and buy many items for which they have no need. The adrenaline rush, the fantasy surrounding the episode and everything which precedes the actual spending spree all add to the sense of unreality which brings a false sense of freedom from life's problems.
There are a number of possible reasons for developing this condition known as oniomania: research has revealed that most women who have a problem with this compulsion, shop to increase their self esteem - buying things that they think will make them seem more prosperous, glamorous or intelligent. It is sometimes a cure for loneliness, sadness or anger. Research from Stanford University has revealed a link between clinical depression and compulsive shopping. This has led to the prescribing, in some cases, of anti-depressant medications to help combat oniomania.
How common is it?
One in four Americans admits being addicted to shopping and twice as many women as men say they frequently set off on a shopping expedition with nothing specific in mind to buy.
How do I know if I have it?
As with all addictions, the resulting overwhelming sense of shame, remorse and guilt accompanied by feelings of hopelessness and helplessness, can lead to despair. Often the remedy for the despair is more addictive behavior resulting in self destructive feelings. The consequences of shopping addiction are obvious: high levels of debt, fear of discovery and retribution leading to more denial and desperate acts to cover up the behavior. For those closely connected to the sufferer life becomes frightening and unpredictable with a growing sense of uselessness and the belief that the sufferer is deliberately causing chaos and a feeling of desperation sets in.
Can it be cured?
Many sufferers are multi-addicted, often abusing prescription drugs or alcohol in addition to the compulsive spending. Addressing co-occurring problems is an important step in the treatment process for shopping addiction. The despair can be ended through successful intervention and people can be restored to normal life.
Help! I have a loved one that needs help with his or her shopping addiction. Although a small percentage of people are able to recover from oniomania without help, the majority of individuals need assistance. With treatment and support, many individuals are able to stop the behavior and rebuild their lives.
Many individuals have approached their loved one regarding his/her shopping addiction, with no success. It may be helpful when talking with your loved one, to have a third party present that is professionally trained and knowledgeable about shopping addiction and mental health. Addiction Intervention Resources moves your family out of crisis and assists in addressing your loved one’s addiction.
CLICK HERE for more information on addiction-related crisis interventions.
Computer Addiction
What is computer addiction?
Computer addiction is a compulsive obsession with computers or internet that interferes with normal living. The computer addict may prioritize computers and internet over family, friends or work.
Is my loved one a computer addict?
Top 10 symptoms of computer addiction, by James Fearing, Ph.D.:
1. A demonstrated "loss of control" when trying to stop or limit the amount of time on the computer. Some examples include breaking promises or attempting to quit or cut down and not being able to do so.
2. Being dishonest or minimizing the extent of the time spent on the computer or internet.
3. Negative consequences experienced by the computer user or his/her friends or family as a direct result of time or activities spent on the computer.
4. Participation in high risk or normally unacceptable behaviors when using the computer. One example is to ask if your spouse, partner or family would approve of what you were doing on the computer.
5. An overdeveloped sense of importance for the computer in ones life; Denial and justification of a problem.
6. Mixed feelings of euphoria (a "rush"), combined with feelings of guilt brought on by either the inordinate amount of time spent on the computer or the abnormal behavior acted out while using the computer.
7. Feelings of depression or anxiety when something or someone shortens your time or interrupts your plans to use the computer.
8. Preoccupation with the computer and computer activities when not using the computer.
9. Finding yourself using the computer at times when you are feeling uncomfortable, irritated, or sad about something happening in your life or using time on the computer to become externally focused outside yourself as a way to avoid facing what is happening in your life, and avoiding feeling the appropriate feelings inside yourself.
10. Experiencing financial concerns or problems in your life as a result of money being spent on computer hardware, computer on-line charges, or any other costs associated with computers.
If you said yes to one question you may have a problem with computer addiction. If you said yes to two questions, there is a good chance you do have a problem with computer addiction. If you answered yes to three or more, you are demonstrating a pattern of behavior which would suggest that you are addicted to your computer and/or the activities on it.
I Know That My Loved One Is A Computer Addict – Now What?
Many individuals have approached their loved one regarding his/her computer addiction, with no success. It may be helpful when talking with your loved one, to have a third party present that is professionally trained and knowledgeable about computer addiction.
Addiction Intervention Resources moves your family out of crisis and assists in addressing your loved one’s computer addiction.
Yea....i def qualify for each one of these...pathetic
What is self injury?
Self injurious behavior is defined as deliberate, repetitive, impulsive, non-lethal harming of one's body. Self injury includes: cutting; scratching; picking scabs or interfering with wound healing; burning; punching self or objects; infecting oneself; inserting objects in body openings; bruising or breaking bones; some forms of hair pulling, as well as other various forms of bodily harm. The behaviors may be symptoms of a problem that can be treated.
Incidence and onset. It is estimated that self- injurers represent nearly one percent of the population, with a higher proportion of females than males. The typical onset of self- harming acts is at puberty. The behaviors often last for five to ten years but can persist much longer without appropriate intervention.
Background of self-injurers. In general, persons seeking treatment are usually from middle to upper class backgrounds, of average to high intelligence, and often struggle with low self-esteem. Nearly fifty percent report physical and or sexual abuse during his or her childhood. Many report (as high as 90%) that they were discouraged from expressing emotions - particularly anger and sadness.
Those that practice these self-abusive behaviors often do so in an attempt to “release stress, pain, fear or anxiety.” He or she may feel out of control and practice these behaviors in an attempt to regain that control. Some self injurers state that it “feels good to be in charge of your own pain when so many others try to do it for you.”
Behavior patterns. Many who self-harm used multiple methods. Cutting/scratching arms or legs is the most common practice. Self injurers may attempt to conceal the resultant scarring with clothing, and if discovered, often make excuses as to how an injury happened. The most common excuse is "The cat scratched me". A significant number are also struggling with eating disorders and alcohol or substance abuse problems. And estimated one half to two-thirds of self injurers have an eating disorder.
Reason for behaviors. Self- injurers commonly report that they feel empty inside, over or under stimulated, unable to express their feelings, lonely, not understood by others and fearful of intimate relationships and adult responsibilities. Self injury is their way to cope with or relieve painful or hard- to- express feelings and is generally not a suicide attempt. But relief is temporary, and a self-destructive cycle often develops without proper treatment.
Dangers. Self- injurers may become desperate about their lack of self-control and the addictive-like nature of their acts. The self -injury behaviors may also cause more harm than intended, which could result in medical complications or death. Eating disorders and alcohol or substance abuse intensify the threats to the individual's overall health and quality of life.
Treatment. Self-injury treatment options include outpatient therapy and inpatient hospitalization. When the behaviors interfere with daily living, such as employment, school and relationships, and or are health or life-threatening, a specialized self injury hospital program with experienced staff is recommended. Interpersonal therapy assist individuals in gaining insight and skills for the development and maintenance of relationships, and helps individuals understand their destructive thoughts and behaviors. Services for eating disorders, alcohol/substance abuse, trauma abuse, and family therapy should be readily available and integrated into treatment, depending on individual needs.
Help! I have a loved one that needs help with his or her self injurious behavior. Although a small percentage of people are able to recover from self injury without help, the majority of individuals need assistance. With treatment and support, many individuals are able to stop the behavior and rebuild their lives.
Many individuals have approached their loved one regarding his/her self injury, with no success. It may be helpful when talking with your loved one, to have a third party present that is professionally trained and knowledgeable about self injury and mental health. Addiction Intervention Resources moves your family out of crisis and assists in addressing your loved one’s behavior.
CLICK HERE for more information on addiction-related crisis interventions.
Shopping Addiction
What is shopping addiction?
People use retail therapy as a way of enjoying themselves. They normally buy items for which they have a need or have developed a desire for. Compulsive or addictive shopping is different: It is a form of behavior designed to avoid an unpleasant reality, and is often accompanied by a high which causes the sufferer to lose control and buy many items for which they have no need. The adrenaline rush, the fantasy surrounding the episode and everything which precedes the actual spending spree all add to the sense of unreality which brings a false sense of freedom from life's problems.
There are a number of possible reasons for developing this condition known as oniomania: research has revealed that most women who have a problem with this compulsion, shop to increase their self esteem - buying things that they think will make them seem more prosperous, glamorous or intelligent. It is sometimes a cure for loneliness, sadness or anger. Research from Stanford University has revealed a link between clinical depression and compulsive shopping. This has led to the prescribing, in some cases, of anti-depressant medications to help combat oniomania.
How common is it?
One in four Americans admits being addicted to shopping and twice as many women as men say they frequently set off on a shopping expedition with nothing specific in mind to buy.
How do I know if I have it?
As with all addictions, the resulting overwhelming sense of shame, remorse and guilt accompanied by feelings of hopelessness and helplessness, can lead to despair. Often the remedy for the despair is more addictive behavior resulting in self destructive feelings. The consequences of shopping addiction are obvious: high levels of debt, fear of discovery and retribution leading to more denial and desperate acts to cover up the behavior. For those closely connected to the sufferer life becomes frightening and unpredictable with a growing sense of uselessness and the belief that the sufferer is deliberately causing chaos and a feeling of desperation sets in.
Can it be cured?
Many sufferers are multi-addicted, often abusing prescription drugs or alcohol in addition to the compulsive spending. Addressing co-occurring problems is an important step in the treatment process for shopping addiction. The despair can be ended through successful intervention and people can be restored to normal life.
Help! I have a loved one that needs help with his or her shopping addiction. Although a small percentage of people are able to recover from oniomania without help, the majority of individuals need assistance. With treatment and support, many individuals are able to stop the behavior and rebuild their lives.
Many individuals have approached their loved one regarding his/her shopping addiction, with no success. It may be helpful when talking with your loved one, to have a third party present that is professionally trained and knowledgeable about shopping addiction and mental health. Addiction Intervention Resources moves your family out of crisis and assists in addressing your loved one’s addiction.
CLICK HERE for more information on addiction-related crisis interventions.
Computer Addiction
What is computer addiction?
Computer addiction is a compulsive obsession with computers or internet that interferes with normal living. The computer addict may prioritize computers and internet over family, friends or work.
Is my loved one a computer addict?
Top 10 symptoms of computer addiction, by James Fearing, Ph.D.:
1. A demonstrated "loss of control" when trying to stop or limit the amount of time on the computer. Some examples include breaking promises or attempting to quit or cut down and not being able to do so.
2. Being dishonest or minimizing the extent of the time spent on the computer or internet.
3. Negative consequences experienced by the computer user or his/her friends or family as a direct result of time or activities spent on the computer.
4. Participation in high risk or normally unacceptable behaviors when using the computer. One example is to ask if your spouse, partner or family would approve of what you were doing on the computer.
5. An overdeveloped sense of importance for the computer in ones life; Denial and justification of a problem.
6. Mixed feelings of euphoria (a "rush"), combined with feelings of guilt brought on by either the inordinate amount of time spent on the computer or the abnormal behavior acted out while using the computer.
7. Feelings of depression or anxiety when something or someone shortens your time or interrupts your plans to use the computer.
8. Preoccupation with the computer and computer activities when not using the computer.
9. Finding yourself using the computer at times when you are feeling uncomfortable, irritated, or sad about something happening in your life or using time on the computer to become externally focused outside yourself as a way to avoid facing what is happening in your life, and avoiding feeling the appropriate feelings inside yourself.
10. Experiencing financial concerns or problems in your life as a result of money being spent on computer hardware, computer on-line charges, or any other costs associated with computers.
If you said yes to one question you may have a problem with computer addiction. If you said yes to two questions, there is a good chance you do have a problem with computer addiction. If you answered yes to three or more, you are demonstrating a pattern of behavior which would suggest that you are addicted to your computer and/or the activities on it.
I Know That My Loved One Is A Computer Addict – Now What?
Many individuals have approached their loved one regarding his/her computer addiction, with no success. It may be helpful when talking with your loved one, to have a third party present that is professionally trained and knowledgeable about computer addiction.
Addiction Intervention Resources moves your family out of crisis and assists in addressing your loved one’s computer addiction.
Yea....i def qualify for each one of these...pathetic
- Agent-Commando
by Agent-Commando » Thu Apr 29, 2004 9:13 am
Originally posted by shockwave203
depends on the day...less on weekends, more on weekdays. i'd say 4-6 hours on weekdays, 2 or 3 on weekends.
I don't watch a lot of TV anymore, so my PC time has gone up
haha yeah I got up to like 70 something odd channels, I watch like, 5-6 of those? I can rarely be found in front of the big tube, I spend like 3-4 hours on weekdays in front of the comp, and like 6-14 hours on weekends... If I can have it my way, I'd stick a TV tuner card into my PC and do everything from the PC! Sweeeeeet! I got all I need here, DVD player, 5.1 surround sound, great seats and privacy! Got a webcam too so I can vid. conference with the girlfriend when she's at home... hmm, sleep, computer, food, girlfriend, beer, sleep, and on the weekends the occasional night/day out with the gf... rinse and repeat...
- Murgatroyd
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