Are You Addicted To Technology?

[NoJiggles]

I think I am!

Do you find yourself anxious and excited to get to the computer after being away from it? Or do you frequently check your technical device to check e-mails, social sites, e-bay and such?

I know that having a home business many of us do use the comuter or other devices (mine is the iPhone), but do you feel like you may be addicted?

Honestly, sometimes I think I am!

[beautifulsoul]

Me too. I mean I am trying to make money so I have to stay on a lot. But at the same time I also stay on the internet a lot out of boredom. I do try to enforce going some days without the net when I feel I am on to much.

I wouldn't yet call it an addiction yet because most of the time I'm on here I am working. But I do depend on the internet for entertainment way to much. I need to get out into the real world for some fun.

[tctsco]

I think it is all a matter of perspective. It's funny how "technology dependant" we have all become. When/if there is a storm that knocks the power out and all electronic equipment goes "silent", one tends to sit and think "My goodness! It is SO quiet around here" and "Maybe I'll sit and watch a movie ... ooops, the computer is off ... maybe I'll read a book ... ooops, my books are all on my computer .... .... ....

Point being, we have got to get back to where we have a "Work/Life" Balance, meaning we have to find an outlet outside our "comfort zone" at our computers.

I remember some 50+ years ago when the power would go out, we would all be sitting around the big dining room table. My grandmother would break out the oil lamps, flashlights, and candles so we could sit and play Royal Rummy, War, or Canasta card games, and talk ..... Today? My card games are on my computer ...

[alinasandor]

I had to go without electricity for three days (we were switching companies and it got turned off too soon) and it was really freeing. I read paper books, not ebooks, I wrote with a pen, not a keyboard, etc. It was nice except for the fact that my stove and water heater is electric, lol.

[aussieroo1]

Well, if it means not feeling comfortable without my mobile phone, iPod, and notebook all the time, then I think I'm addicted to technology. It's a huge part of our lives now and I just can't afford to last a single moment without it, especially because my work depends on it too!

[Linda Hinkle]

I know I am on the week-ends especially Sunday's I do take a break and spend time with the family I go nuts during the week though if I don't have internet access since my business is online I am on a lot during the week.

And don't let the power go out I will be at a friends home with my lap top
maybe they should start a group for us! Internet addicts anony-mouse!

~Linda

I'd say yes, I'm addicted. We all have our vices...mine is my computer. It's an escape, it's a gateway, it doesn't ask anything of me and pretty much does whatever I want!

I love my computer!

I try to be aware of my computer time at home, I want to do better on that!

[jessicaj]

My name is Jessica and I AM TOTALLY addicted to technology! My computer really. My computer went down about a month ago and I thought I was going to have a heart attack! I didn't realize how dependant I had become on the computer for business dealings, getting news and staying in contact with people. I felt so lost! Now I am aware of my problem, I'm just not sure how to solve it!

[andr117]

You know, in fact I use the computer so often that at times I don't even want to switch it on, as for the mobile, I can't live without it

[littleangel]

Hello dear members:
I am here to join you in the discussion going in this forum. I think, we all are addicted to technology as technology has become the most and foremost part of our lives. we don't feel comfortable without our mobile phone, note book and even our computer. Me too is addicted of this technological drug.
Hope you will agree with me
Thanks!