Do I Have an Addiction to Social Networking?

I'm beginning to wonder if my behavior toward the computer and social networking would be considered a psychological problem, in other words, an addiction. I have two computers that are considered mine and within my household there are at least three more computers. I take a computer almost everywhere I go. Well, not grocery shopping.

If I travel, I take a computer with me. This is something that has been going on for a very long time. I cannot be separated from my computer or my fans or my followers for long periods of time. It just can't happen. This wouldn't be prudent. I would begin having computer withdrawal. My temper would flare and I would feel anxious.

I belong to Facebook and Twitter. I don't spend as much time now on Facebook as I used to. Not since I've found Associated Content, eHow, and Factoidz. Now I spend a lot of time pounding the keyboard as I work furiously to produce content to submit to these sites. I hope that because of Associated Content, etc., that I am doing something constructive. I love it. What can I say?

I think I'd be more worried if I sat around playing games all the time. I have been known to do that on occasion but I believe I have kicked my habit of game playing. You can only do the same thing over and over for so long.

I even forget to eat sometimes. That can't be good. I love food. Well maybe it can be good. Now if only I could get in the habit of exercising maybe I would lose some weight. I've been trying to figure out a way to hook my computer up to my treadmill. Haven't quite figured out how to type and walk at the same time.

Don't even get me talking about email. It's imperative that I check my email every few minutes. If I'm away from my computer, I need to make sure my email program is shut down so my email goes to my phone. I would feel so out of touch if I didn't know what was going on. I do not, however, respond to email on my phone. I feel that's a redeeming quality. I only occasionally send text messages from my phone.

I leave my laptop on at all times in case a family member wants to Skype me. By the way, if you've got any new technologies that I can try, let me know.

Please help me to control my anxiety by commenting as frequently as possible on my articles. This sends me an email and gives me something to look at. I appreciate it more than I can say. Oh, I almost forgot, Tweet Me. If I can help you with your computer addiction, please let me know. I'd be happy to help out.

I don't think I'm really addicted to social networking. I can give it up any time I want.

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