Yesterday, we told you about a new study that says 53 percent of people feel upset when they are separated from the internet, and 40 percent feel “lonely.” We asked for your stories of internet addiction. Aaron, a listener from Oklahoma, had this to say:
“I’m an alcoholic addict and I’m in recovery three years – doing well. But one thing I do struggle with is the internet. I’ll use Facebook and aggregator sites like Readit. And I’ll be up way past when I should go to bed responsibly. I’ve heard that the internet can release endorphins because you’re finding unique and interesting things so frequently and that that can become addictive in and of itself.”
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