How Do You Manage an Addiction to Something You Can’t Quit Entirely?
Question by Chris H: How do you manage an addiction to something you can’t quit entirely?
I stopped drinking, and smoking crack, and everything else, and its all dandy for 10+ years. But the internet–honest to god, the mental effect is somewhat similar to cocaine. However, I don’t think I can completely quit using the internet. I have to email for work and use some things for work related research. So what do people in OA do–obviously you can’t stop eating, right? Or Sex Addicts–what, you’re going to recover, and so the Mrs. is S.O.L.? How does it work? And if you have any ideas about internet addiction, specifically in using a spiritual program (the 12 steps), that would be wonderful too.
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Answer by kat
Hmm, this is a good question for sure. Btw, congrats on quitting everything that you quit!! Wow! That ain’t easy, my friend!
Now, I sympathize with you, b/c I tend to get on Answers too much. Here is what works for me:
a) I get on the computer every other day during my free time. When I do, I set a time limit.
b) I have one computer for 2 people in the house. So, I know I have to get off of it eventually for the other person to use it.
c) I distract myself with other things I need to do after a while. have reminders on my cellphone about my favorite TV programs that are coming on. When I see those, I realize I’d rather watch TV at that point anyway b/c I’m bored of the computer.
Perfect example–now, it is 10:30, and my favorite program is coming on. What’s more, shouldn’t I be getting ready for bed? You betcha! So, enough is enough. Time to pack it up.
See how easy that was?
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