Is there anything wrong with being addicted to the internet?

Question:

I've been using the internet since I was 9 and I was somewhat addicted. At the age of 10 I became very addicted. I'm currently 12, and it feels like I can't live without the internet. I get very depressed and even suicidal if I don't use the internet, even if it's boring, I start panicking for no reason. Both of my parents, are doing their best to get me off the internet, and even the computer but, it's not helping... Now I have the desire to use the internet even more, and it's not the computer. I can have a computer with everything, but if it doesn't have internet, it's the same thing as not having a computer at all...

Should I really be worrying about this, or is this normal or should I just ignore it?

Answers:
ALL addiction is dangerous, you know this all ready. Otherwise you would not acknowledge the depression and suicidal feelings the lack of the Internet brings out in you. You are half way there, owning up to the addiction. You and your parents should seek professional help, addiction is not something to play with and we are not equipped to deal with it without pro help. There is such a big and beautiful (I know corny) world out there. You will miss so much if you do not beat it at your young age. Good luck!

I think you should worry a little if you're becoming depressed or suicidal. i would talk to some one about this.

yeah thats bad. cut yourself off for a week. leave town...visit a friend or something.

thats not normal try doing something else. buy a good book
try to go out more go shopping watch tv etc

back problems,eye fatigue,carpal tunnel.and arthritis are all long term effects of this much time spent on the computer.there may also be adverse social effects as well.

yea you should be worrying about this. try going off of the internet bit by bit and try replacing it w/ something like reading, hanging with friends, join a club at school, things like that (and they should be of interest to you or else there would be no point). hope i've helped!

Yes, there is something definitely wrong here. What you are describing is definitely not normal. It is possible to become addicted to things other than drugs (like gambling, computer games, etc). If you are unable to stop yourself, and your parents cannot control your behavior either, you may want to seek professional help.

your crazy! i love the internet and i lovvveee it! ive been useing the computer ever since i was 4 or 5 years old! really!!!i love it!! but being suicidel yea gets some help. bye good luck

Okay you are addicted to the internet. And if you feel suicidal and panic when not on the internet then you need help. Talk to a teacher or parent about it and get help.
(do not commit suicide over a silly thing like the internet)

Is there anything wrong with being addicted to the internet?

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