March 11, 20179 yr Hello,I have a problem with using my computer to pass the time.Twitch, Youtube, porn, Paladins, Pokemon showdown, time-wasting on forums.It's generally 8 hours a day i'm on this. Consequences: Everything I need for this addictive lifestyle is at home. I get relatively bored and anxious when I leave the house.Self actualization gets thrown to the wayside as the addiction is a priority. I don't develop, I numb, which makes it harder to reintegrate.Attention span gets screwed up due to instant online gratification. It's hard to focus on rewarding real life goals.Online I get depressed reading about white men's inherent continual oppression toward women and PoC. It validates me being a shut-in so I don't oppress them. I want to put a "Tool, not a Toy" sign on my computer beside the trackpad so I am constantly reminded. My goal is to develop myself as an individual, rather than consuming entertainment all the time.Thank you.
March 14, 20179 yr Hello plum chum!Yes porn is definitely very misogynistic. It fucks with your brain on a subconscious level- in my mind they were just other people but deep down I saw them as objects! This resulted in getting super nervous, lechy around them. That's not how a real man acts. If you want to be less introverted I try and talk to 3 random people everyday. I'm not very good at it but getting better. Taking up hobbies (gym, climbing centre etc. etc.) where there is a place you can see people regularly is a good start. Plus hobbies will fill the void from your addiction. What hobbies do you have in mind?
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