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Addiction and self medicating

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This is so shameful. I'm disgusted by it. I can't even look at myself in the mirror anymore. Even my few closest friends are fading away. I know this is the worst ever. I'm addicted to entertaining myself, internet surfing, netflix, even reading. I'm in a horrible depression and have had it for many years but never this bad. I heard that in order to really change you should sometimes make a radical step toward God and being healthier. For me i have thought of throwing my computer to the dump. But I have online school and it's not the root of the real problem i know but i'm sure wasting away going nowhere and it's eating me up.

So even being in this forum is technically adding to the addiction to internet. If other people are in this situation, how do you do battle your online addictions but still be a regular poster here?

I have never felt until now have felt so much like i was being led around by an invisible force like a puppet. I'm a slave to myself and desires, not even counting needs and healthy wants:(

I'm an off and on poster here though i hardly write as you can see in my profile because there's either much i need to say, or it's so cramped up inside, I can't get it out can't find that outlet. I have struggled with an eating disorder. Now that's kicking in as well.I don't even do anything anymore to keep on developing talents and hobbies like I was trying to do before. I just dont' see the point. I'll get better than fall, a little hope than gone. a step forward then 5 back! i hate this!
I've struggled with pride and believing it's the most important thing to be talented. Now i'm sick of all that because it's not truth but a lie from the enemy! I"m not even disciplined to read scripture or pray regularly. i really feel i've lost all zest and energy and the will to live, to keep on going. No, i'm not going to do anything. For one, I"d be in the true hell most likely and two, i'm in touch with someone (counselor)if it gets that bad. i used to get regular counseling but can't afford it now, no insurance.
I really don't want to give up but I do. I"m so stuck I can't stand myself
 

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I'm so sorry you're having a tough time.

I think the internet can be used for spiritual growth as well as general searching. I think of the Bible being online - at biblegateway.com I found a website where I can take free classes online (which I'm doing) that address scriptures and have found it to be good. It's at worldwide-classroom.com

Perhaps we could put a devotional in here each day you log on, to give you a connection to the spiritual life you are desiring.

Can you regulate what times you log on the computer and use the computer so that it's limited... like making out a schedule for when it's okay and stick to it?

Let us know how you're doing and if you want to do the devotional here.
 
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I thinks that's neat idea! The devotional would be great. (im in MST, mountain standard time)

Yeah, i'm usually here in the mornings a lot around 730am-930am. I never 'log in' or 'out' anymore, so it appears to everyone that i'm always here. I just set the link to logged in since I'm now at my computer and it asks whether to keep you logged in or out for forums. This weekend i'll be gone playing in the symphony in another town. I've been on the forum way too long now today because I haven't even practiced the music for today which I need to do. See, the internet keeps me from doing the things i should. i have lost any shred of self discipline!

Thanks for the invite:wave:
 
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I don't know what browser you use, but on firefox there is an add on that puts a scripture verse in your toolbar, so every time you go to a page or site, you see scripture. I've found it really helpful in reminding me what my focus should be (because I can get lost in cyberspace and forget very easily!)
What do you play? It sounds as though you have at least one other thing that's important to you :)

Praying for you, sweetie.
 
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Dear Sister,

This is kind of crazy, counselling you about an internet problem on the internet. But you have to force yourself to have TIME OFF.

Plan other activities that include REAL PEOPLE.
-prayer groups
-Bible study
-exercise or hobbies

ANYTHING that gets you interacting face-to-face with people.
And of course, lots and lots of prayer.

But don't forget PLAN these things. Don't just say, "I'll get to it when I get to it."
Schedule something now, today.

You Can Do It!! And He Will Help You!!

Praying for you,
Vince Chough

author of
Brave Fish: Identity, Love, Faith
Ashes to Eucalyptus
Your Messiah as Metaphor
 
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