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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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Awwwwww, I fluffed up. I got sidetracked on a thread when really I should have closed the laptop. Oh well, even totally awesome turtles like myself fluff up sometimes. Here is a picture of me in my oopsy-turtle pose. Never mind, it's ok to fluff up sometimes. NOW I am leaving Forum Land for the night.

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Look at me @NikNik, I'm doing the self care thing! Goodnight @CheerBear @Spookytookims @Former-Member @Former-Member @Shaz51 @Mazarita @BlueBay @Zoe7 @utopia etc etc etc. For some reason, I feel like Miss Helena from Romper Room looking through her magic mirror when I start tagging a whole lot of people like that. Night.

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sweet dreams Miss @Phoenix_Rising
good self care 🙂

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good night little turtle @Phoenix_Rising

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Nighty night @Phoenix_Rising *Zoe wonders if the extra forum time spent here tonight by @Phoenix_Rising will be deducted from tomorrow or averaged out over the remainder of the week*

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Sleep well, @Phoenix_Rising

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Hi @Former-Member@Phoenix_Rising@BlueBay@Shaz51@Former-Member and everyone else

Just taking a break from the forum for a couple of weeks, starting to get a bit addicted again and want to stop before it takes over my time.

Take care everyone!

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Good on you @Change123

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@Change123 Oh nice self-care happening there. I agree that the forums can consume a lot of time. I am still figuring out the balance a bit, myself.

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Take care @Change123. Xxooo
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