10 Symptoms of PC Addiction
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Sun, 24 Aug 1997 21:12:41 -0400
Date: Sun, 24 Aug 1997 21:12:41 -0400
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Subject: 10 Symptoms of PC Addiction
As reported by the National Counseling Intervention Services (adapted):
Ten Symptoms of PC Addiction
1--Can't control time on machine
2--Lie about time spent
3--Suffer negative consequences from time spent
4--Compromise morals by using anonymous personae
5--Have an overdeveloped sense of importance for the PC in your life
6--Experience mixed feelings of euphoria and guilt from being online
7--Become depressed when sessions are cut short by outside influences
8--Are preoccupied with PC use
9--Use the computer as an outlet when depressed or sad
10--Cause financial problems from computer use
The above reported in a recent John C. Dvorak column in PC Computing magazine.
JJC