Clickers. Could you be one?
An increasing number
of people of all ages spend countless hours glued to their
computer and usually online at the expense of their relationships
and health.
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Clickers are
addicted to their computers.
They spend countless hours glued to
their computer playing solitary games or online.
Do you feel that a loved
one is "clicking" their life away?
Does much of life takes a back seat to the computer?
Learn about this growing problem and restore balance
to your life! |
This is a clicker!
"I spent hours escaping
reality by playing solitaire on my computer. Instead of
facing my difficulties head-on; I ignored life to 'click.'
My husband came home from work and asked the children, 'Where's
Mom?' 'She's clicking,' they said."
"I eat in haste to get
back to my computer. I neglect to eat or even drink sufficient
water. Some days, I don't even get dressed. I get
started on the computer, and before I know it, the day has
passed. Everyday chores feel like drudgery. I don't want
anything to do with time-consuming activities. Nothing seems
important. And worst of all, I have recently noticed that
I think in a new pattern of short, choppy sentences." Addiction or Compulsion? Computer and Cyberspace Addiction
Dependency?
The first step in recovery
is to accept that you are a clicker and that you have a
problem. Take a good look at yourself. Ask others for their
observations. See the full scope of what this behavior is
doing to your life and the ones in it. Are you a clicking
addict?
For clicking addicts, you can
help yourself by reaching out to self-help groups which
specialize in addictive behavior or controlling will power.
Ask your county mental health association for some tips
or leads for dealing with this problem. If you have an underlying
problem or situation that is contributing to the problem,
communicate your feelings and thoughts to an appropriate
mental health counselor or perhaps to a clergy whom you
trust.
If you love someone who wastes
life clicking, you can help. Become educated about addiction,
particular addiction to computers. Never try to force change
although you can suggest new ideas. Remember that clickers
don't want to be reminded that they have a problem. They
usually know it but resist outside pressure to change. When
family and friends understand what is going on, half the
battle is won. Usually friends and family allow the clicker
to continue clicking, but now the friends and family must
stop doing things for the clickers that the clickers should
do for themselves.
Although computer addiction
is as hard to conquer as gambling, drugs, or drinking, it
can be overcome. If you haven't done it on your own, you
must get beyond yourself and reach out to others for help.
We wish you the best in this pursuit of freedom from addiction
and your search for balance in your life.
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