Is it normal my computer is the only thing keeping me from going insane?

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I do not have much of a social life and thanks to lack of can no longer socialize so well. When pulled away from the computer(internet access of any kind) I go into a state of panic. I have a short attention span and will switch and mess with everything in my house. I can not focus for long periods. This is why I hate movies unless it is something I really like. Most of the things I watch are short shows or cartoons. On top of all this I am extremely paranoid and untrusting. So is this normal or am I losing my mind? Most of my time is spent in chat rooms. Any time else I am working. I am decent talking to people. When I try to make friends I come off as a creep.

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Anime7

11 years ago

Go outside more. Honestly I know its funner to be online and you could probably become tumblr famous or something but it doesn't sound like you're doing too well. Going into a state of panic over not having internet? Even you have to admit that doesn't sound healthy. Maybe you should see a counselor or therapist.

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- Anonymous Post Author
  
  11 years ago
  
  I don't understand tumblr. It was fun for awhile till I got bored of posting random videos and pics.
  
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  - Anime7
    
    11 years ago
    
    Tumblr can be fun, but you sort of have to follow the right people. Anywyas, I still think you should see a counselor of therapist.
    
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    - Anonymous Post Author
      
      11 years ago
      
      they want to send me to the loon. So talking to one is pointless effort.
      
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      - Anime7
        
        11 years ago
        
        Try finding some meaning in your life then. And I highly doubt that they'll want to send to the loony bin. And who's "they" anyways? You mentioned that you work so I'm sure that you could afford finding someone to talk to.
        
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- SangoNyappy
  
  11 years ago
  
  You make it sound like becoming tumblr famous is that easy.
  
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  - Anime7
    
    11 years ago
    
    Ya I guess I did, didn't mean to though.
    
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NiceKitty

11 years ago

I'm a paranoid schizophrenic. Without some sort of technology, I literally lose my mind. I need distractions or else I get lost in my head and can't tell the difference between real and fiction.
Normal to need a computer id say.
[at least for the mentally unstable]

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kingsleycrowne

11 years ago

I feel so sorry for you there's a big world out there, a world of offline experiences. Sadly, this is more normal than you think in today's world but I think you should address it and not be so dependent.

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Obxgirl19

11 years ago

Why do you come off as a creep? Or is it just the way you perceive the encounter, due possibly to your paranoid side? Maybe you should talk to someone you trust, or confide in a family member. Does your family know how you feel or do you live alone also?

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- Anonymous Post Author
  
  11 years ago
  
  I have no idea. I have tried talking to people I work with but sometimes if I want to hang out they kind of push me off like I am being weird. Well my family knows I am alone and thinks I need get out. I do not get to see most of my already established friends since they moved for work or schooling. So everyone is really busy and I kind of just sit on my rock. Use to have a lot of friends till college and things kind of just sunk. Even when my friends want to talk I kind of just ignore them. I become annoyed and I guess just closed myself off.
  
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  - Obxgirl19
    
    11 years ago
    
    Ugh sry to post twice I just reread what you said, why do you ignore your friends? Why do you become annoyed? Have you thought maybe someone needs to talk to you? Maybe you make a difference in their life, more then you know.sometimes I feel like screaming, like I want to do something, well insane.sometimes I feel like no one understands me or even wants to understand me, that they just base everything on my looks. I'm a complete fake but yet no one see that, it blows my mind.i wish I had someone I could talk to instead I get on here to vent I suppose, or to be reminded that people have it worse then me.i wish I could help u, I understand I think how you feel, it sucks.
    
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    - Anonymous Post Author
      
      11 years ago
      
      Since they are usually busy and whenever I try to schedule something they cancel.
      
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      - Obxgirl19
        
        11 years ago
        
        Look if you ever need someone to hear you feel free to inbox me i wouldn't be bothered by it, if it would help.what things do you like to do other then the Internet? Do you have a hobby?
        
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  - Obxgirl19
    
    11 years ago
    
    Are you currently in college, I go to college, on my campus we have workshops we do to meet each other and there are day trips you can sign up to go on. Fun things like rock climbing or rafting. Idk if you would be interested in any thing like that, but they even have things like airsoft, that was one of my favorite trips. Truthfully I sometimes just feel less complicated when I don't have to deal with people, but you do some interaction.have you thought about maybe reaching out to some of your friends like a simple text?
    
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MissyLeyneous

11 years ago

Not only are you socially awkward and paranoid, but you have an addiction to internet, too... Daww... somebody needs a hug!! :D

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cupcake_wants

9 years ago

are you on any meds? is there fluoride in your water? you really ought to go out and sun bathe, go appreicate the beauty of nature. you will find more happiness. you can take your phone with you if you really need to connect for some reason.

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adamada

11 years ago

I know this feeling OP, know it oh so well! Hope everything sorts out for ye mayn

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Goomats

11 years ago

I started getting like you...so I made myself a schedule that does not allow me to go online everyday. This helped me break out of your described state of being. It hurts at first, but you get used to it.

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Avant-Garde

11 years ago

To some extent I'm like you but I don't usually go into panic mode without internet access. Why don't you take up a hobby?

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