As God and BenBen are my witnesses, I WILL

[crim son]

spend this coming week working and not DUing (so much). I make this resolution every Sunday and by Monday morning I've already failed. Not this week.

Does anybody else worry that this really IS an addiction? Maybe Skinner is brainwashing us?...

[Guava Jelly]

1. It is addictive

I can't stay away :mad:

[crim son]

2. Really? Because I really, really can't.

I had to get home last night to post on DU. When I wake up I pour my coffee and go to DU. I recently had a dream, not about a DUer (that too) but about DUing here in my livingroom.

[SPKrazy]

3. I Don't Know About Skinner Brainwashing Us

hell, I prolly need a brainwashing :rofl:

internet addiction is a real phenomenon

I've raced home, missed lunch to get on DU, raced back to work.

:shrug:

it is addictive to be in an unreal environment that is controlled and a fantasy.

Here's a link to a book called "Craving for Ecstasy" talks about process addictions- as having similarities to substance addictions. The greatest pharmacy ever in existence is in our brain. All pharmaceuticals are basically substances that will work on our neuronal receptor sites. One cannot have a receptor site for something that doesn't occur naturally, and if it comes from the outside and makes us feel good, it changes our brain chemistry (heroin for example) if it is a "process" like gambling, sex, internet, intrigue, love, romance, etc. it can be as addictive to some people as a drug.


http://www.amazon.com/Craving-Ecstasy-Passions-Become-Addictions/dp/product-description/0787941328
From the Back Cover
Alcohol, Tobacco, Sex, Food. . . Escape the Pleasure Trap and Regain Control of Your Life!

Addictive behavior goes far beyond the compulsive use of drugs and alcohol. It is possible to become addicted to what may seem a harmless pleasure such as sex, jogging, watching television, and eating. In this powerful book—written in easy-to-understand language—two scientific researchers, Harvey Milkman and Stanley Sunderwirth, explain the biology, chemistry, and psychology of the universal desire for pleasure and escape. For example, they reveal how the brain produces "mind-altering" substances and what the skydiver has in common with the heroin addict. But, most importantly, with the use of a self-assessment test and an invaluable guide for treatment, the authors show what steps you can take to regain control of your life.

[zingaro]

6. Ever see

What the Bleep Do We Know?

If not, you should.

[SPKrazy]

7. Hmmmm....

no

haven't seen it

have you read my new novel?

:rofl:

[zingaro]

9. Really, you haven't?

Oh you have to see it.

Seriously, you must rent it. Or buy it. It's really worth it.

And I have read that novel :popcorn: and am working on my own.

:hug:

[SPKrazy]

14. Popcorn...

man that looks good!

I'll have to put that on my netflix que? or is it really worth buying? i've got amazon gift card if it is really worth it... i'd take your rec.

:hug:

look forward to the release of your next novel

[zingaro]

21. y'know

Maybe just rent it first.

I'm sort of abnormal in the flicks department and I'd hate to put something out there that didn't work for you. Rent it first.

[SPKrazy]

27. I'll Rent It...

but I was reading about it just now

it sounds to be right up my alley

thanks for the recommendation!

:hug:

:thumbsup:

I may just have to see if anyone has it in, or else I'll put it on netflix

I found a whole what the bleep http://www.whatthebleep.com/ collection LOL

I'm excited!

:hi:

[Starbucks Anarchist]

4. Damnit.

x(

[crim son]

11. You can entertain yourself with suzbaby. n/t

[Starbucks Anarchist]

12. But she's married!

:D

[crim son]

13. Whew, good.

:cry:

[Starbucks Anarchist]

15. I prefer Mainers.

From "Bangor." :evilgrin: :rofl:

[crim son]

16. I do wish the name were more apt.

Don't you? :evilgrin:

[Starbucks Anarchist]

17. Well, duh.

:rofl:

Oh, sorry I wasn't around last night.

[crim son]

19. I'm so subtle, aren't I?

I hope you had a good night, a better night than mine!

[Starbucks Anarchist]

20. It was weird more than good.

Also took an hour to get there, and an hour to get back, hence my 5 AM post. :D

[crim son]

22. Okay, then I'm happy you returned home intact.

Usually it's not a great idea to go out on a night when one is supposed to have fun, because even fun seems less so. Why was it weird? Or, you don't have to tell me, of course.

[Starbucks Anarchist]

25. It just had a very surreal vibe.

Even after self-medicating.

[crim son]

26. Perhaps

because of self-medicating?

[Starbucks Anarchist]

28. No, before.

It just went down after. :rofl:

[crim son]

29. Hmm, my imagination springs to life

because, strictly speaking, I've got no idea what you're talking about. :P

[Starbucks Anarchist]

30. Explaining it wouldn't help.

:P

[crim son]

32. Then I will not ask!

Goodnight SA. :hi:

[Starbucks Anarchist]

35. Good night!

:hi:

[Nicole]

5. I don't worry about it being an addiction.

I can go days at a time without coming here. I don't even turn on my computer every day.

I don't understand the addiction to the internet thing at all.:shrug:

[SPKrazy]

8. Some People Don't Understand Any Addiction

if you've never had an addiction, then it doesn't make sense

i don't understand diabetes, except that people get it, they don't ask for it, and it can control their lives if they don't manage it well.

Now i don't know about the internet addiction being an addiction, but i also realize that asking the question on the internet is a bit like asking the question of crack addicts in a crack house, is crack addictive?

:shrug:

:pals:

[Nicole]

10. I do understand some addictions

because I've had them. Nicotine addiction was the worst, so far.

I just think of the internet as a distraction more than an addiction. :shrug:

:pals:

[SPKrazy]

18. For Most People That Is True

the idea of "process addictions", that our brain is the best pharmaceutical company around really and can produce over 200 neuropharmacuetical chemicals... some come with excitement, some with fantasy, and some with satiation.

gambling, and adrenalin junkies are sometimes truly addicted to it.

so, mebbe it is hard to understand, i don't understand.

i'm glad you can put it down so to speak

i do think there are some who can't

not to be snarky either! ;)


:hug:

[BarenakedLady]

23. I have to clean the house

I have four days to make this pigsty presentable for house guests. I'm tired just thinking about it and my slacker ass just wants to lie in bed and read books. :P

I think I got my Lounge addiction down to where I'm more of a social poster. I can limit myself to only a few posts a day now. I'm CURED! Hallelujah! Let go and let god...oh wait I'm agnostic and this ain't no 12-step meeting!

Even the fuckin' donuts are stale and the coffee tastes like piss...DAMN IT.

I'm outta here...

;)

[crim son]

24. The same thing will happen to me, eventually.

I know exactly what'll do it and then leaving will be a necessity. Clean, woman! :loveya:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

31. My dear crim son...

I'm not at all worried......

I know I'm addicted!

And I have been since the beginning.......more than 2 years ago, now...

I love it here.....

And the house still gets clean, the laundry gets done, and the cooking, etc!

Meh...I love it here.....

:loveya: :hug:

[crim son]

34. I just told pawpicker that lately, every time I sign on here

I feel like crying. I am regularly confronted by the best, the worst, and the odd here and it wears me out, you know? Or it could just be that it's 12:35 and I should be abed. :loveya:

[qnr]

33. Addictive? I'm here 10 hours a day, daily, for five years so far, and I'm not addicted yet. n/t

[crim son]

36. If I don't look at DU then I have no problem ignoring it all day.

Once I log on, I'm screwn.

[qnr]

37. I was kidding of course, im series! n/t

[crim son]

38. Yep.

We're all in that big handbasket heading for the fiery pit... :D