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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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good night little turtle @Phoenix_Rising

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I think I get 'addicted to forums' -- @NikNik

hello @Former-Member, @Phoenix_Rising, @Former-Member, @utopia, @Former-Member

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hi ya @Shaz51 and everyone

🙂

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Hi ya @Former-Member

Yes @NikNik, working helps but i still like to have a look in the morning before we go

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Awwww...I'm late again! Still, I did have a fairly productive day. Oh well, I can try again on Saturday...not tomorrow because tomorrow is Friday Feast!!! Goodnight everybody.

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good night @Phoenix_Rising

you done super today, rest well

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how are you travelling today @Phoenix_Rising

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Hey, look at me everybody, I made it back to Forum Land. After spending last night in an underwater cave, and the night before being tossed around by giant waves on the ocean, I'm finally back on solid ground. Goodnight @Former-Member @utopia @Shaz51 @CherryBomb and anyone else who is floating around Forum Land tonight.

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good night @Phoenix_Rising sleep well

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Nice to see you pop in @Phoenix_Rising. Nighty nighty.

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