I've been here in the computer 16 hours everyday doing facebook, chatting, clicking, gaming, online music, video feeding and reading emails. Wow I can't believe I just did that. Is it an addiction to use my computer everyday? There is nothing to do at home but these things. My butt is sore now because I haven't stand up from this chair except in lunch. I'm troubled that this could make my body unhealthy always facing the computer everyday. No exercise means getting fat! Lol
[question posted by nykel88]
responses and comments:
Hi nykel, Wow, 16 hours? That's serious, boy. lol I assume the remaining 8 hours are devoted to sleep, right? Well.. I think that's an addiction already. And I do agree with you, it's unhealthy. Not only you don't get enough exercise, but it could also affect your eyes, experience headaches, insomnia, leg cramps, back pain and I could think of a lot more unhealthy reasons. Why not take a break every hour or two? Take a brisk walk, get some sunshine and vitamin D, always have a glass of water beside you so that you won't get dehydrated, close your eyes once in a while and don't rub them. I know how addicting being online everyday, but please don't risk your health. Okay? [onlyprincess]
why shouldnt we rub our eyes if it itches? [RADDDDs]
blink 16 hours? I thought I was bad enough but you just beat me lol I am online from breakfast until I go to sleep but I am not at the compuer for the whole time. This morning I went out to do the shopping, showered and cooked in between posting and soon I shall leave for work. I shall be on and off from there too. We must excercise while online too. Maybe they will invent something one day that will help us lose weight while using our computer. The only thing that gets any exercise right now is our fingers silly [mysdianait]
Haha. A club? sure. What is it going to be called? The lazy bum club? Hehe [nykel88]
16 hours in front of the computer is no joke..you are leading a sedentary lifestyle! I set my computer on for the whole day but would be doing something else and only when I find little space in between my works then I go to mylot for a few minutes to respond to some discussion. Surfing the net endlessly only add up more fat to my already 'L' size. [zandi458]
I think you got the word. Sedentary = stagnant. Oh my.. I would like to see if there is a product that could make a internet junkie be as healthy as a cow. Haha! I'm really gaining weight. [nykel88]
I think you need to start going out and looking for a job or something? By "clicking" I am assuming you mean PTC websites, they are enough to earn you a little bit of money, but not a main income. Yes spending 16 hours in front of a computer screen is bad for your health. It is bad for your eyes, it will weaken your bones and muscles as well. [Elixiress]
11 April is only 2 days away. So maybe you could use your internet time constructively to look for jobs you could apply for in 2 days time when you have your official paperwork and everything. [Elixiress]
That would mean that you're not a busy man... haha facing the computer for 16 hours a day is way too impossible for me... But yeah, I know some really does, but for me I can make 10 hours and thats my limit. [arakawaii]
No exercise means getting fat is not sure to be true but will depends on your heredity and what you eat, because too much computer will lose your appetite of eating even if it is your favorite food or snacks. [john_ronald]
Pretty much and I'm starting to develop flabs.. Not abs. haha. I don't eat a lot when I'm in the computer or do snacks. This might lead to get gastric ulcers yikes! I only drink lots of water though. [nykel88]
At work, I'm in front of the computer for 8 hours and when I get home, I spend about 2-6 hours more. That's a lot of hours! But then, there is not much I can do at home. Online, you can chat, surf, play games and even earn money. As for meals, you can even eat in front of your pc. As for exercise...I can just read about it. Lol [zashimi]
well.. addiction to computer is common now a days..... everybody do the same... in fact i spend almost 14 to 15 hours regularly.... but during weekends i could able to spend only 5 to 6 hours..... i think this is the common habit of this generation.... rarely we find people who sit in front of computer less than three hours minimum...... [mukesh414]
Lol you are probably right. Since the dawn of the internet and updates, people are getting lazier and getting their bellies fatter. ^^ lol [nykel88]
I think you are way overdoing it, but it is a powerful addiction. Get off your butt and go for a walk. That will be much better for your health. [1hopefulman]
wow, i cann't stand for long in front of computer. i will get headache if it is too long. [emine08]
That's serious addiction, I sit around 5-8 hours a day but it's not addiction I sit due to my work and sit other paying website to earn extra money. I do walk for 1 hour daily as an exercise, sitting in facebook and other social networking website I believe is just waste of time.. [arun175]
you have been addicted with computer and you have to recheck the ife [nobelman]
Wow nykel88 you have lots of free time huh! I guess it is because there is no work today! Actually sitting down for so long really cause pain in our butt shoulders and back... Well don't worry much of facing computer everyday because many are also doing that... Just be sure to eat your lunch on time. Happy mylotting! [lovelyn_medrano]
You got that right. My butt is sore right now Lol. Thank Goodness its my graduation tomorrow so I can take a break from this addiction in the cyberworld. Oh yeah! I should try do gym.. after graduation. ^^ [nykel88]
WOW!!! 15 hours in a day.. i never do that.. because i have no ability to sitting 15 hours by internet.. i have mostly limit of maximum 10 hours.. in a day..so you are really a nice person.. happy [anurag3786]
I'm sorry its 16 hours a day. I typed too fast and put 15 instead of 16. Lol anyways yes its addiction. I know. This has got to stop somehow. [nykel88]
Tear yourself away and go for a walk around the block, call a friend and ask them out for a drink or a snack, call your parents and tell them you love them--connect with REAL people again!! You have to get away from the computer and start to live. Right now you are merely existing, throwing your life away and you'll never get that time back. Think what you could do with that time-you could take a class, learn a new skill, look for a good job, meet the love of your life, enjoy the sunshine on your face. Go out and LIVE! [dragon54u]
Much appreciated thought dragon but I kinda got stuck into it. Most of my friends are too. Well I do get some breaks too when someone asks out for a group outing or so but hmm usually I don't get that much invites. haha [nykel88]
I am on my computer, from 7:30a.m. until 1:00a.m. every day, I take breaks I don't just sit without get up and moving around, because when I sit a long time my legs start to hurt, and then I walk with a limp, if i set too long,so no it's not healthy to sit to long in front of your computer.happy [notlistening2]
wow its more than mine. Yes I can see what you mean. Sometimes legs starts to numb for some reason then there is a sudden rush of blood. I gotta stop this addiction. Lol [nykel88]
lol.. same hobby here, that's why I've think a way of how to use to the fullest by earning just doing what we usually do..right? [davinsh]
Right davinsh. Usually I do ptcs and also here in myLot. It is very addicting man. [nykel88]
hi nykel88 yes you have an addiction like the rest of us to the net. I love it too and often spend about that my hours' reading email, mylotting and listening to my classical music with the new headphones I got for christmas last. My butt has spread from sitting here so long. we do need some exercise. lol. [Hatley]
hi nykel oh no not really, my doctor keeps telling me to stop and elevate my legs as they swell from sitting here too long,your doctor will probably tell you to get some exercise too, maybe we should just keep it secret.lol lol lol.lolloloh yes one of my doctors says to stretch your toes back towards your ankles occasionally too, and to do some foot push ups also. [Hatley]
waw thats unbelievable Nyke.16 hours?Forget about getting fat,you body might be at risk now if there's no exercises.i would say you're very much addicted with the activities you've been doing in your computer and thats too much.You'll soon realize when your body starts aching or you don't find yourself healthier.:) [marashi]
Yeah I'm aware of that. I'm trying to stay away from the computer but it seems it doesn't want me too. Plus the games are very tempting and also making money online. Exercise I really need to go to gym. [nykel88]
16 hoursss??? that too much, i cant use it more then 4 hoursss [NoreenNoor]
Wow ur like me the only thing i do is gaming, surfing google and reading emails but you are something dude. how do you go to ptc sites that pay?? 15 hours of radiation is bad to our health especially the eyes. im planning to buy my own eyeglass when i get more money online.. hahah just be carefull because the bill of the electricity is hard to pay... [nehmer]
Yeah I do the same as you. I can't take my butt off in the computer while clicking then do gaming after. Sites that pay? Just check my profile in myLot. Those sites are paying. If you have any further question just message me not here, it would get you penalized. You mentioned eyes and I think my vision is not that accurate that much before I got into this addiction. I'm planning to buy contact lenses soon. ^^ [nykel88]
It is easy to get wrapped up in what you're doing, but the trick is not to let it consume you. Its important you force yourself to eat regurally and take breaks every so often so that you don't start having helth problems from being inactive. Besides, clicking and typing can take a tole on the body as well. It can damage your joints in your wrists and hands over time (but that usually can take years) So force yourself to streach move around roll your wrists and ankles. Something to help yourself out. [kaylachan]
You sound like a good candidate to earn money online. So instead of just browsing or something, write articles online and earn money. [viryabo]
My dear friend, i cant even think about spending about more than 2 hours in the computer, so you have spent more than that, in fact eight times than that, [shahanas]
Wow that is a long time. I hope that includes breaks. It really is not healthy for you to be on the computer for that long and that can't be good for your eyes. However I do understand how a person can get addicted to certain things they enjoy online. There are so many interesting things to do and think about, even when I am doing research sometimes I can get out of control. But I do try to keep a balance. I think that it is important to do that. [bluemars]
Yeah it overall includes breaks Mars. Like I said It includes lunch time and also physiologic needs but for the rest of the remaining time its just butt sore and computer gaming, mailing, chatting and etc.. Yes there are lots of online stuff now to do. I mean like even facebook made their own farms online in farmville, not that I play that game but think about it.. people tend to get addicted to that game. [nykel88]
HEHEHEH! NYKEL88 You mean you will not get sleep. I think you cannot do it habitually its not good for your health. There would be time that you could do that if that day would be enjoying to you that's why you don't like to stop it. I guess in the next day you will be sleepy out of the night that you are overfatigue.I am one of those took longer in computer but not too much as 16 hours you did. Very sure that this is unhealthy to you you should aslo sleep coz its part of our daily living good rest and good health. [geniustiger]
I get to sleep only 7 hours of sleep. I usually go to sleep after doing everything in my computer but yeah I do 16 hours. Addicting and sometimes hurts my eyes. Tear drops sometimes fell. Oh my really need to do something about this. [nykel88]
I must be insane if I stay with computer in 16 hours! Althought I work and play with computer every day,I still stick to do something else such as walking,watching TV,chatting and so on. I suggust you to cut off the power supply in your house if you can't stop seating in the computer.Just sleep,do nothing. [falcon724]
wow! if you spend 16 hours a day then you will be getting paid so often too right? if its worth it then awesome! but i think you should not strain yourself so much. . .try giving breaks in between! niceday [khalida]
Well I do get some payments but on other sites. At least I get some rewards for sitting on the computer for 16 hours. Lol Maybe mylot is next. ^^ [nykel88]
That is too much staying in computer but it's really fun to do some stuff.But without internet in computer I'm sure no one will stay in computer for a long time enjoying some thing's. Now a day's internet is really important in computer and it really, really helpful in a lot things. [darkdeivu]
Well, I think it would really harm your body if you tend to do it everyday. You could at least have some time to relax like watch TV or listen to the music. Try also sleeping like having a nap so that you can rest your eyes from the computer. It's really unhealthy to be always in front of your computer and sometimes....(I bet) you tend to forget your lunch as well, right?? If you are enjoying in here. Well, if I am on a day off and I would just be staying here in front of my PC, I will start at noon and then stop when it's dark outside already so that I can relax myself. My hands would definitely feel tired as well if I keep on typing in here. The reason why I spend more time in here is because of mylot and I need to watch some dramas online as well....just like now...I think I spent 5 hours already and until now, I am still here...and I think I will stop 2 hours from now... [joannaleed]
like games??hmmm... Well, you must help yourself especially your eyes...It's good not to wear eyeglasses and to have 20/20 vision... And I should say that your mom is such a wonderful one since she got to cook for your lunch. In my case, my mom isn't around during that time since she is managing her business so my sis is the one who cooks for me. Sometimes, I tend to forget to eat but most of the time I don't since got to combine lunch and breakfast...lollol [joannaleed]
me too.. it made me fat.. hehehe... try a regular exercise everyday .. hehe... i do facebook, chatting, PTC's and gaming [Cheysser]
yup ur right... ^_^ [Cheysser]
if getting in from of the computer for a long time and having to sit alone and no exercise would result in getting fat, then i would think i will continue with this addiction. lol but even after two years of being so hooked on the internet and no exercise, i still remain slim and i don't think i will ever agree with sitting, no exercise will keep me fat. rofl [neildc]
Sixteen hours everyday ! It's too much.And,as both you and i know,too much of everything is bad.It's not only harmful for your physical health,but your mental capabilities.I too sit before my computer,but not more than two or three hours,i,e. 14 to 16 hours in a week. [saumitrakumar]
When i play sims i can forget the world. I once spend over 24 hours playing. Im familiar with the sore butt. Sometimes i have to stand up to play. Thats when i know i should have stopped long ago. While reading the book that came witgh the game i noticed it suggested that after every 1 hr of game play you should take a 15min. break. Lol! You dont even really notice how much time has passed till your butt starts to hurt most the time. [jdyrj777]
Those were the kind of days I was pulling up until about a week ago for the past 4 months. Since I'm currently unemployed I would do various things to earn as much money as possible and do job searches. My breaks from the computer would consist of getting food, using the bathroom or watching a video on the computer. I decided to stop when i realized some of my clothes don't fit quite the same and that spending so much time here doesn't really get me anywhere. So do make a point of taking a break. I personally noticed more back pains after awhile (like nerve spasms in the back) from sitting so long and would rather not deal with it getting worse =( [zurijak]
I also spend a lot of time on the computer but 16 HOURS is just way out of my league! I would spend a maximum of 4 hours on the computer each day and a minimum of 10 minutes! Don't you have like homework from uni or a job? lol [ColinYang]
Lol..how do you expect him to have a homework from university or college/job??16 hours at the desk mate>his everything is his computer..my only suggestion for you is that you have to go for exercises by any means and cut down that 16 hours to 14 and 12 and 10 and so no.:P [marashi]
Now I can happily tell my husband that there is at least one person in this world that spends more time on the computer than I do. Since I've been a stay at home mother, I find that I spend more and more time on the computer during the day because I find that there is really nothing better to do. My son likes to watch a children's channel on the television, so I don't have a tv to watch. However, it is not constantly on the computer throughout the day, I homeschool my son and also cook and do other things that need to be done in the house. [dorannmwin]
I would definitely call that an addiction. Our body could only take as much, or our eyes to be more specific. I'm just wondering why you said there's not much to do at home...how about trying to give other family members a hand just so that the 16 hours almost suicidal usage of computer would be moderated. You may not be feeling the nasty side effects of your action, but eventually it will worn you out. [alphabeata]
Well pretty much my mom goes to her business office and as well as my dad. My brother likes to computer games so we play together.. Who takes care of the house? Just our so called "boy". lol! [nykel88]
Nice meeting you here in mylot, my first time to join here. Me too, I spend a lot of my days in the computer. Facebook is addicting too. Responding to other peoples wall, etc etc. My lot seem to be a nice one to try too. I like to meet new friends in the net though. [MelCole]