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I think I'm seriously addicted to on-line boards. Am I the only one? How do you break the addiction? I can reveal more, say more, participate more so here than any other place in my current life. Reminds me of group therapy, but just at my beck and call.
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07.14.09, 01:14 PM [ Flag ]
- You are not the only one. I went away on vacation and cured myself. though I'm here again. It's fun when I'm bored. Find a new hobby. I used to love on-line shopping/bargain hunting, so this is much healthier for my bank account.
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  07.14.09, 01:16 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - How much time do you spend on-line? I think you are on to something about on-line shopping. Since I've disabled all my auto-pays, I'm saving lots of money, and I think being here has replaced that thrill of discovery.
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    07.14.09, 01:18 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
    - alot. 3+ hours at night. I don't watch t.v., I go on the internet. Usually about 2 hours during the day (checking email, reading news, etc.)
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      07.14.09, 01:23 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- I can get that way. When I think I'm getting addicted, I just limit my time- like no internet at night or on weekends.
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  07.14.09, 01:18 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - Yes. I think the thing is that I'm not sleeping so I can't seem to focus. Thank you. You're kind!
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    07.14.09, 01:58 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- It's way better than being addicted to celebrity news. I quit celebrity news a few years ago, and now can't believe how much it influences the lives of others. You do have the opportunity to learn something here.
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  07.14.09, 01:21 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- what other on-line boards do you read/post?
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  07.14.09, 01:39 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- Get a job. Seriously.
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  07.14.09, 01:46 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - then she would just be doing it at work, like you.
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    07.14.09, 01:51 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
    - I'm on maternity leave, and don't UB at work. Even the moms who do probably spend a few minutes between meetings; they don't have time for much more (full life, you see)
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      07.14.09, 01:52 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- I have two kids. I found that baby no 2 took up so much of my time, that now that she is requiring less, my friends have all filled the void i left them with.. hence im online. so sad.
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  07.14.09, 01:47 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- Use firefox and get yourself on Leechblock. It's the only thing that keeps me from starving my kids to death. Message boards are the devil.
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  07.14.09, 01:59 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - Can I ask what is that ?
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    07.14.09, 02:03 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
    - firefox is like internet explorer, but better, and leechblock is an application that allows you to block specific sites for whatever amount of time you want them blocked for. google it. worth the energy.
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      07.14.09, 02:08 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
      - Thank you very much. I thought I only have one option; getting rid of my PC.
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        07.14.09, 02:11 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
        
        bite your tongue, woman!!!!
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        07.14.09, 02:16 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
      - says the woman posting on UB ;)
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        07.14.09, 02:53 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
        
        yes...i'm totally busted
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        07.14.09, 02:56 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - Is there anything as an alternative to this? My tech guy is concerned about compatibility issues. Just wondering: Why do we/I seem to NEED message boards? I didn't have them before and lived just fine, thank you very much.
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    07.14.09, 09:56 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- Just don't turn into that social worker who pretended to be pregnant with a with a baby who would die immediately after it was born but was still determined to carry the baby to term. She had right to life groups and other gullible people sending her money and gifts and pouring out their sad stories to her. The only thing was their stories of dead children or dying children were true and she was a big ol' FAKE trying to pass off a life-like doll as her "dead baby". Somebody should set the hefer on fire.
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  07.14.09, 02:23 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - This. And don't start going to other mom boards where everyone (((hugs))) one another.
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    07.14.09, 02:26 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
    - ~gagging, heck full on hurling~
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      07.14.09, 02:29 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
    - Wow--I've been away for a few days and it's posts like these that make me realize how much I love this board and its snarly ways! No hugs!
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      07.14.09, 03:45 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- Cold turkey. I'm back after a 3 year break. HELP!
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I think I'm seriously addicted to on-line boards. Am I the only one? How do you break the addiction? I can reveal more, say more, participate more so here than any other place in my current life. Reminds me of group therapy, but just at my beck and call.

You are not the only one. I went away on vacation and cured myself. though I'm here again. It's fun when I'm bored. Find a new hobby. I used to love on-line shopping/bargain hunting, so this is much healthier for my bank account.

How much time do you spend on-line? I think you are on to something about on-line shopping. Since I've disabled all my auto-pays, I'm saving lots of money, and I think being here has replaced that thrill of discovery.

alot. 3+ hours at night. I don't watch t.v., I go on the internet. Usually about 2 hours during the day (checking email, reading news, etc.)

I can get that way. When I think I'm getting addicted, I just limit my time- like no internet at night or on weekends.

Yes. I think the thing is that I'm not sleeping so I can't seem to focus. Thank you. You're kind!

It's way better than being addicted to celebrity news. I quit celebrity news a few years ago, and now can't believe how much it influences the lives of others. You do have the opportunity to learn something here.

what other on-line boards do you read/post?

Get a job. Seriously.

then she would just be doing it at work, like you.

I'm on maternity leave, and don't UB at work. Even the moms who do probably spend a few minutes between meetings; they don't have time for much more (full life, you see)

I have two kids. I found that baby no 2 took up so much of my time, that now that she is requiring less, my friends have all filled the void i left them with.. hence im online. so sad.

Use firefox and get yourself on Leechblock. It's the only thing that keeps me from starving my kids to death. Message boards are the devil.

Can I ask what is that ?

firefox is like internet explorer, but better, and leechblock is an application that allows you to block specific sites for whatever amount of time you want them blocked for. google it. worth the energy.

Thank you very much. I thought I only have one option; getting rid of my PC.

bite your tongue, woman!!!!

says the woman posting on UB ;)

yes...i'm totally busted

Is there anything as an alternative to this? My tech guy is concerned about compatibility issues. Just wondering: Why do we/I seem to NEED message boards? I didn't have them before and lived just fine, thank you very much.

This. And don't start going to other mom boards where everyone (((hugs))) one another.

~gagging, heck full on hurling~

Wow--I've been away for a few days and it's posts like these that make me realize how much I love this board and its snarly ways! No hugs!

Cold turkey. I'm back after a 3 year break. HELP!

UrbanBaby Asks...

Are you expecting something special from your dh for Valentine's Day?

Boards Help

UB Like it's 1776!

Video: Cooking With Grandma Gigi