Well, are you ready to find out what I am hooked on? I am here today to update you on my addiction. I will be addressing to my viewers what it is, how long I have had it, why I have it, and what I am doing in taking the proper steps in dealing with my addiction. First off, let me inform you of what it is. THE INTERNET. Yes, the internet. I love the internet. I'm sure most of you know the internet is exactly what it is. An endless, stream of information. I have been intrigued with the internet, since,I went back to night school in the spring of 2004. Fascinated, from women,to the news, I seem to be using the internet long periods of time. The internet seems like wise so much information on anything and everything that it becomes addicting. Very hard to
turn off. On the flip side, the internet is a marvelous tool if and when used properly. Since my introduction to the internet, the internet has become a mainstream of entertainment,from watching movies, to emailing friends, to paying bills online, to downloading songs for my mp3 player to
learning how to type for school to boredom. I, myself, have turned to the internet to relieve stress. For example, I have relied on it to vent my frustrations after a long hard day at work. Instead of consuming an alcohol beverage, or relying on any tobacco products, I have turned to the internet as though the internet was a cigarette or a drink. When I was lonely and had nobody near by to talk, I, again, would turn to the internet for comfort. I find myself chatting on line to people, all over the world. I personally, never thought, in a million years I would ever be in a
chat room. However, I hate the chat room and the chat room is exactly what it is. All sex. I hate that. All though, not every one is on the internet chatting for sex. I have in fact made quite of few
friends on line who are very normal, (so far), who too are lonely and just looking for a companionship. I too, like many, have crossed over the other side of pornography. I will say one thing. I do not like
pornography to say the least. I would prefer to stay away from pornography. Moving forward with my transition, I had mentioned earlier that the internet, if used properly,can be very rewarding and beneficial. For example, If it had not been for the internet, I would not be writing for shvoong.
shvoong has helped me turn one negative factor into a positive one. Now, instead of wasting time and energy surfing the net, I am writing for shvoong. I have learned to channel that frustration inside of me into writing. Not only do I write abstracts, I also write poems, news articles, and even blogs. Also, the internet has and continues to teach me responsibilities not only in writing, but, communicating with friends, establishing new friends, and sharing stories alike from around the world. Finally, I am learning more and more everyday on what I have to offer. What I can
change and what I cannot change. Learning to change negatives into positives can be very rewarding not only for myself but others around me. I challenge you the viewers who have similar stories or need advice or someone to chat with, email me at barishiscool2@aol.com.
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