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Avoiding Forum Land addiction

Avoiding Forum Land addiction

Hi all, I am curious to know if I am the only person around here who has a propensity to get hooked on internet forums, social media sites etc. I have decided to instigate some rules for myself around how much time I spend here in Forum Land because I know how easily I can get hooked on such sites. It happened to me when I was at uni and spending a lot of time on the forums there - thus I am nipping it in the bud this time around.

I recognise that because I am very socially isolated, I get a real buzz (or more technically, a dopamine hit in my brain) each time I get a response or "like" from anyone and this motivates me to engage again in order to get another hit. I know there is nothing in the world wrong with gaining enjoyment from the social interaction that the forums provide...but there is great wisdom in that saying, "all things in moderation."

The other issue that I'm seeing in myself is that I'm hanging around here in Forum Land far too close to my bedtime. I realise that I need some non-screen time before bed in order to get a better night's sleep. Otherwise, I find myself going to bed still buzzing from all the interesting conversations I've had here in Forum Land.

So...this is my plan. I am going to give myself a Forum Land curfew of 9pm, except on Friday nights (because Friday Feast is so super fun). I think I will just work on that goal for now...and then work on reducing how often I jump on the forum during the day once I'm travelling ok with that first goal.

Alright, now that I've put this out there for the entire world to read, I would be interested to hear if anyone else has found themselves getting hooked on the forums???

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Well done @Phoenix_Rising. Am super impressed by what you've achieved today.
♥♥♥

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Night night @Phoenix_Rising
Yes I find it hard to limit my time on the forum too - checking in does become a bit compulsive.
Adge

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Goodnight Forum Land. I am really struggling a bit with sticking to my curfew this week. Oh well, at least I get to try again every 24 hours. Goodnight @Adge@Mazarita@CheerBear@Spookytookims@outlander@Former-Member

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On the positive side @Phoenix_Rising - we still have a 100% success rate lol

Nighty night little turtle

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Night night, @Phoenix_Rising

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Goodnight @Phoenix_Rising

Yes my curfew is being blown out of the water (not stuck to). I'm getting there...

Adge

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Sleep well! 🙂

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Goodnight @Phoenix_Rising

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Well that was one of the less cool days in my world. But here I am at the end of it. Still riding a wave, but staying afloat nonetheless. In less than two-and-a-half hours this day will be done and I will still have a 100% success rate of surviving every single day living with BPD. I know the next few days are going to be difficult. A storm this big will take quite a while to settle. But it WILL settle. It will pass. And when it does, I will dry out my waterlogged shell and just keep swimming. I've got this.

Goodnight @CheerBear@outlander@Adge@Mazarita@Appleblossom@Former-Member @Former-Member@TheVorticon

@Shaz51 @Former-Member @Former-Member @utopia @Zoe7 @Faith-and-Hope @Former-Member.

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