My friends and athletes. It occurs to me that many of you spend too much time on the internets. This
has me concerned. Before you disregard this messages, of course I tell you that this is not my real
name. My last name is Hoo. When we were little friends teased me with the Poo part. It is my
internet name.
Anyways, I worry about how uptight some of you getting on these messages. I found the following
information that might be helpful.
From the Online and Internet Addiction Center: netaddiction.comnetaddiction.comOpen ↗
Do you feel preoccupied with the Internet (think about previous on-line activity or anticipate next
on-line session)?
Do you feel the need to use the Internet with increasing amounts of time in order to achieve
satisfaction?
Have you repeatedly made unsuccessful efforts to control, cut back, or stop Internet use?
Do you feel restless, moody, depressed, or irritable when attempting to cut down or stop
Internet use?
Do you stay on-line longer than originally intended?
Have you jeopardized or risked the loss of significant relationship, job, educational or career
opportunity because of the Internet?
Have you lied to family members, therapist, or others to conceal the extent of involvement with
the Internet?
Do you use the Internet as a way of escaping from problems or of relieving a dysphoric mood (e.g.,
feelings of helplessness, guilt, anxiety, depression)? If you can answer "yes" to five or more of
the questions, then you may suffer from Internet addiction.
I do not work for these people. I merely want to help you as friends. Please enjoy the internet, but
don't abuse it like a drug. I copy tthis to rec.running, too.
Hoo - see you at IM Floridas in November!