First of all, how the heck is facebook addiction relevant enough to be on the news? (Although in recent weeks I've learned that relevance doesn't play much of a part in what makes the news.) Second of all, can my facebook addiction (yes, I'll admit to it) really warrant 'help'?
I decided to compile my own "You know you're addicted when..." list regarding facebook. So here goes!
You Know You're Addicted to Facebook when...
- you mentally write your next status update on the way home from work
- you say "like" outloud after a friend says something witty
- you mentally tag photos as you're taking them
- *insert brilliant mafia wars reference here*
- as you clean/cook/etc. you keep facebook on the computer screen and click on any notification flag you get
- first thing in the morning, last thing at night, you sign on just to see if anyone's left you any kind of comment or message
- your self-image rides on how many comments you receive
- if you need a recipe, directions or concert tickets you post it on facebook before you look anywhere else
- you can miss an entire TV show while sitting right in front of the TV because you're searching for people you went to nursery school with
- your dog has a facebook
And, true story. I did number one on my way home today, then also decided that I should make this list!
I know I'm addicted. But my defense is as follows: I can quit whenever I want (read: I can handle being without facebook while on vacation). It helps me stay in touch with friends I wouldn't otherwise communicate with (read: I'm too lazy to write a letter or even an email, so we stay in touch through status updates).
And finally...I don't want to be unaddicted. I'm happy with my facebook fanaticism. Real word? Not sure. I know I should try harder to be less addicted. I know it would make John happy and my house cleaner. I have 4 days off in a row starting tomorrow. Maybe I'll try to limit my facebook usage and see how much more productive I can be. Hmmm....
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