Smosh Funny videos, Funny Pictures, Images, Comedy Online

SMOSH PIT

6 Signs you Are An Internet Addict

Posted By: C.J. Arabia on 11.04.10

Are you a nethead? A cyber freak? Are you addicted to the internet and being online?

Lot's of people love using the internet, but some teens internet addiction is a real problem. Besides the bandwidth cost, internet addiction can cause real life depression, irritablity, and in extreme cases can affect your career and relationships.

Sounds stupid? Don't laugh so quick... Studies show that 5 - 10% of the people online are actually "web dependent" and that your average teenager spends 31 hours a week online. That's one day short of a full-time job!

Here are 5 sure signs that you've got a real problem.

1. Preoccupied With The Internet

Are you preoccupied with the internet? Are you distracted and irritable when you're away from your computer? Do you get pissed off when someone interrupts your internet time? Do you take your computer into a filthy public bathroom and set it on the pee covered? That's not only totally gross, but a sure sign that you're addicted.

2. Downplaying AKA Lying

"I'm doing my homework! I just stopped to check Facebook for a minute!" Sound familiar? If you're downplaying your internet time and telling lies... it's time to make a change.

3. Lose Track Of Time

Ever get up in the morning and sit down at your computer only to find... what seems like moment's later... the sun is setting and another day is lost online? Do you wake up infront of your computer covered in spider webs? That's a problem.

4. Out Of Control

Do you feel like you can't control yourself when it comes to the internet? Do you find yourself sitting at the computer when you swore you'd take some time off? When your parents told you that you need to get off? When your dinner is getting cold? If you don't feel like you can control yourself around the internet, you gotta problem man.

5. Euphoria & Guilt

Do you have feelings of euphoria when you're online? Does it make you really happy? Do you later feel guilty for spending too much time online? This push and pull is called "addiction" - get a sponsor!

6. Negative Impact

Is using the computer making a negative impact on your life? Does it affect your job? Relationships with other people? Have you even showered today? If being online takes you aways from things in your life that need to be done... including basic human hygiene... It's time for you to get up, take a shower and get some help!

It sounds silly but it's truly a growing problem. It can cause major depression and a lot of other problems. Do you know someone who is an internet junkie?

It may be time for an online intervention!

Check Out Teen Epidemic: Getting High Online With iDosing!

Tags: computer, internet, lies, online, teen

You Might Also Be Interested In

Meeting My Identical Twin!

Redneck Waterskiing!

Definitely Dirty Perspective Illusions

Classic Children's Films (Made Terrifying)

80 Comments

Post new comment

PackersMan

22 weeks ago

oh nevermind

PackersMan

22 weeks ago

theres only 6

Edward Mason

39 weeks ago

umm ....... 6/6.....

SammerJammer33

44 weeks ago

haha i must be an internet addict than...

TheEpicChloe

49 weeks ago

wait, is this an article about me?

FrenchToastTaquito40

50 weeks ago

lol EVERY one of those symptoms applies to me xD

ipaul_kn3

54 weeks ago

192 hours x week ..

kratospokemon123

59 weeks ago

haha

Daisy716

60 weeks ago

Most of the time i only use the computer to listen to music. While I'm listening to music I don't even pay attention to the computer, I just start drawing =D

ashersXD

63 weeks ago

Yeah i think im a addict when my laptop was out getting fixed i was going crazy with out internet so i resulted to using my dads laptop 24/7

takano

69 weeks ago

i am a firetrucking addict ._.
wow, facebook and other stuff... damn...

LizWolf

69 weeks ago

Lose track of time; er, its school holidays and i stay up till about 8 am in the morning and sleep during the afternoon(; sometimes i dont sleep for like 24 hours then i sleep,
I brush my teeth whil

fredrocks222

69 weeks ago

one of the signs should have been "Did you click on this to check if you are addicted to the internet? If there is any doubt, you're an addict"

Anthonysbetter

69 weeks ago

Lol, I get on my computer in the bathroom too XP

riolu313

69 weeks ago

I'm an addict :(

smoshisawsome:D

69 weeks ago

i do every last one of these thing :( but aleast its always on smosh!

Lucraies

72 weeks ago

i think i may be too but iwoulnd be clinging on as im leaving the door.. because i have a laptop and mobile broadband!!!

mp3me14

73 weeks ago

awh firetruck im addicted. thank you smosh, and fb LOL NEW YEAR RESOLUTION - STAY AWAY FROM THE COMP!

skilletfan731

73 weeks ago

im totally addicted lol

Summer_i_epik

76 weeks ago

lol...im addicted to the internet...i cant stand a secend witout it...

Anim3Girl

77 weeks ago

I'm addicted!!!!!!

crossty12345

77 weeks ago

..............Im the addicted one.. Lol

Ashchethem

77 weeks ago

This sounds oddly... familiar... -is laying in bed curled around her laptop and has been for the passed ten+ hours- :\

MrSOHOX

77 weeks ago

6 looks nice lets redecorate the living room

w00x1

78 weeks ago

WTF??? I`m not addicted????????????

CokeWithBlueStraw

78 weeks ago

i'm doing 1 and 2 often xD

Rushgod2112

78 weeks ago

hey i keep good hygiene! very well in fact. but as far as everything else goes yeah im a total junkie :P

zZane

78 weeks ago

Telling the lies.... yeah... i like always do that... :P

Bluesmurf17

80 weeks ago

That's my brother

MusicStereo42

80 weeks ago

im a total internet addict.

mjoffen

80 weeks ago

BUT I DON'T WANT TO GET WELL

Rawr.My.Ass

80 weeks ago

:OOOO im a internet addict O_O

xConnie

80 weeks ago

#6 looks comfy ;]

smoshfan123321

80 weeks ago

did some one else see that they said "5 sure ways u have a problem"at da top in stead of 6 -_-

clementa

80 weeks ago

Firetruck u_u

fiba4ka

80 weeks ago

i am an internet addict!

sam496

80 weeks ago

i do # 1...but not in public bathrooms. & i end up stayin ther 4 like 30 min. its not my fault thats the only place in the house where ppl dont just wlk in & bother u!(sometimes)

liahkhute

80 weeks ago

Im number 4 lol
Thats sad man...........

willsparker

81 weeks ago

only #3 :P
though i do spend quite some time on msn o.0

pepe555

81 weeks ago

i am #1 and #3 lol

smoshsfreakinfunny

81 weeks ago

HI. I'm Weronika and I'm an internet addict....

Mrsluijs

81 weeks ago

The euporia part is treu, but i dont think you are a addict if you have it...
Some people are just enjoing the internets and when they quit, they feel bad about doing it so long. But thats just norma