I want to know how dangerous is an addiction to chat . Ive said things and done things I regret and I think it
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it's definately recieving more and more recognition as an addiction. its on the level with addiction to porn and other sex industry (strip clubs, phone sex, etc.) i don't think it's quite like sex addiction (most people with sex addiction are chronic masturbators, relate everything to sex, and it is often stemmed from sexual abuse.)\n\ncybersex is very seductive because it is real, yet it is not physical contact. I've been married 7 years, I'm Christian, and adultery is unthinkable to me, in the traditional sense. but i have given in to cybersex. I don't think it's "okay," but I realize it was an easy pit to fall into. and i have talked to people about some WIERD stuff.\n\nif you feel it is a real problem, like if you feel doing it is wrong, or you are doing it too much, or it is interfering with your life or keeping you from having meaningful, real-life relationships, seek help from a professional counselor, or, if possible, discontinue your internet connection for a while, if that is practical.
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Yes.  But if it goes on too long and it affects his life and the family's, it's a problem you have to address.  Addictions come in various forms.  You need to keep conversation lines open.
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In excess it can destroy your life. Check this website. you'll get your answers..
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I had that problem with my ex-hubby I caught him constantly spanking the monkey online, calling 900 numbers It is an addiction just like drugs or alchol except they are addicted to the fantasy that the porn and other things gives to them. The problem lies with him not you. Blame him not you and if this is how he really is trust me you are better off by yourself.
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Yea you could probably call me an addict. I tend to get very irritated if someone else tries to get me off the computer or get it before me. I spend probably 6 hours each day during the week (from 4:00 p.m. right when I get home to 10 or 11 p.m. before I go to bed. I take occasional breaks to go visit with my family and stuff. I feel bad for always being at the computer.) and 10-17 hours each day during the weekend depending on when I get up. I know it's way too much but I live out in the middle of nowhere and the only thing to do is get on the computer.
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I think anything can be an addiction if you let it consume your thoughts and actions.   The way to cure an addiction like that would be to change your thought pattern by finding other things to think about - like reading a NON SEXUAL magazine or running/walking.  Also, identify life's priorities and work towards your goals.  I don't think sex is HIGH on the 'must get done to live good life list'!
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firs i gotta ask you why would you do such a thing its sick and it shows your a bad person (if you plss care to tell me my e-mail is tiffymarie1@yahoo.com)&#92;\n\nyou should tell her because maybe your conscience isn't as disturbing now but someday your life will turn into a living hell\n\nthis coming fro a worried voice ( Tiffy)
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news list this comes out all da. time if we was not on internet we be watching tv then there say we have tv addiction  if someone is online 15 hrs aday  they call it internet  addiction yo dont have to worry  if you use the internet for  4 or 6 hrs a day  that is ok . just make sure you have time out from it  and ur not have what they say \ninternet addiction. some people work on the internet for 14 hrs a day
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No Not addicted..  how many points do I have?    \n\nNever, can't get addicted..  Home many more questions can I answer tonight?\n\nAddicted.. how silly...  I can stop this any time I want to.  Seriously, I've only been on it three hours this afternooon..  just another..  well, who really needs sleep anyway..\n\nHi, My name is Backstage guy, and I'm an............
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You are deffinatley showing signs of having and or developing a serious problem. I think you should go and talk to someone (a councellor, not a friend or anything cos they can be quick to condem). I went through something similar and found talking through my problems really good. You shouldnt drink to get drunk - thats simply binge drinking. Have you thought about why you want to be drunk? Is it to feel good, to block out pain, etc? Also, its troubling to think that you hide your behavour. I know that its hard to talk about it, but it is deffinatley worth it. Its amazing how good i felt after the first session, just to spill everything out to someone who was totally unbiased, knowing that its totally confidential and whoever your talking to isnt going to think your a nutcase is fantastic!!! I hope everything works out for you, and again, please go and talk to someone. Something that really woke me up was when i was told that you can actually die just from drinking too much - because its a depressant, it can actually relax your system so much that you stop breathing and just die in your sleep. Imagine your parents/siblings/friends/etc walking in to wake you up and not being able to - that thought freaked me out. So yeah, again, hope it all goes well, i would give you my email address if you wanted to talk but i dont really want to post it here! Take care
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Too much of anything is bad. Same with porn. Once in a while it is fine, but being addicted is NOT. Talk to your friend, and say that u dont like it and that u cannot be a true friend if he insists on this.
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My first answer is for you to tell someone you feel comfortable telling.  You may only be 13, but you can very well have an addiction that can last a lifetime.  I too, had alcohol addiction at 13.  I stopped drinking at 16 when I married and had my first child.  I wish that I would have asked my parents for help to stop.  Only you can make the decision to quit or to continue.  I tried to quit many times.  My friends didn't even know how much I drank. I am a Christian and I will be praying for you. I hope that is OK. My final answer is there is nothing wrong with you that is not wrong with many of us.  Always love yourself.
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I have had a sex addiction for many years. I dont understand how sex could ever ruin your life. Just be careful not to get anything that ajax cant wash off. Now that could ruin your life.
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Yes you can, you can also become seriously ill from doing so, so tell who ever is doing it to quit it!!! Unless they wanna die.....If it becomes a habit for them, talk to someone older than you that you trust......they need serious help, it causes vomitting, convulsions anti social behaviour, psychotic episodes unintentional violence and a false sense of euphoria.....(very similar reaction to sniffing paint cans.) Talk to someone trustworthy before this freind of yours causes serious damage to themselves or someone else.......
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No,I don't think it's an addiction. I think it's an obsession, kinda like you feel like you have 2 by it.
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I think anything disrupting your life and causing a problem is an addiction.  You will have to make that call.
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I used to use the chatrooms a fair bit and went into some pretty controversial topics.  Of course these topics were all open for debate, but regretfully not all criticism was constructive/positive.  If someone became nasty or treated me the wrong way i always placed them on ignore.  Im never going to meet them and they have no idea about my life so why should i fret over a small matter.