Hey All,<p>I have a problem with MB. I am addicted!! I cannot seem to stop posting and checking posts. I am getting concerned. <p>I guess that this is the only place I can talk to people that can relate. <p>I read a thread a while back about someone else (can't remember who's) with the same problem.<p>Any advice?

I Spy
I am new to MB but have been reading and posting on I.com for several weeks. I too am a bit concerned I go there and here daily, several times aday. Right now I feel I need to do what ever gets me through the day. Friends and family just can't understand, and I need to feel I am not alone. Right now this is the only way I can achieve this. I hope to tapper off once I start to feel more confortable with my situation. If you are that conserned about it, set yourself a few restrictions, but take it slow. But I don't think you are any different than the rest of us. I always notice who's on with me and I see many of the same people.
Good luck in your struggle.
So sorry you need to be here too.
Passmeby<p>Married 21 years Weds.
Me 40, H 42
D-day/R-day Nov 1 2001
Affair lasted 8 months with coworker
They still work together, But H is looking for another job
2 Boys 20 & 18
Both of us working very hard on the Marriage.

I Spy,
I don't think that you are any different from the rest of us. It does get to be a habit especially when you get to know people here. I find that my interest comes and goes depending on how things are going. Sometimes I may not post or reply for a week and only read briefly. Then it may kick in again. I've only been here since Jan/02 but I know what you are saying. I think we all want help and would like to help someone in return.
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Brw

My H has said (and I've thought) the same thing. I have 3 kids that make it hard. But, I kind of see it as a way to help others and myself and my family. Mutual ministering, I guess. I limit my posts and all that, but still spend a lot of time here. <p>Something that may help is a timer.<p>Also, you may eventually be able to control the urges to be here because of slow days and if you limit your posts, they will fizzle out. And you can replace them with a new post if they do.<p>HTH,<p>Hoping

I agree with passmeby. Don't worry, you'll start posting less and logging on less when you need MB less. People don't stay here forever. I wouldn't worry.

People don't stay here forever? Good to know [img]images/icons/grin.gif" border="0[/img] .<p>3 1/2 years is nuthin' right? Those 4000 (I had another name at one time) posts, took no time at all.<p>I'm just laughing. [img]images/icons/grin.gif" border="0[/img] [img]images/icons/grin.gif" border="0[/img] [img]images/icons/grin.gif" border="0[/img] <p>I've got my reasons for staying...not addicted, never been addicted, nope....

Kinda like therapy when you can't afford the MC on a 24/7 basis. Need to realize that these are working folks with their own agenda and not demand that all be here for you 24/7 either. But for the most part, there is good support here so that accounts for my several thousand posts. <p>I did not celebrate each time I turn another 1k. Sure wish I had a dollar for each one. But I don't need that movitation. For me, posting helped me refocus and at the same time learn and share. <p>So I do come here almost every day. H is still alive, I am still sane and OW well....let's just say she should be grateful that I am here @ MB and not someplace else!!! LOL! [img]images/icons/grin.gif" border="0[/img] <p>L.

addicted, I couldn't be [img]images/icons/wink.gif" border="0[/img] . Just because I come here whenever I sit down at the computer.<p> [img]images/icons/rolleyes.gif" border="0[/img] <p>no, really even though my marriage is over I still check in to see friends, & occasionally I can still help someone<p>and then the LB fairie might have to make a west coast run, still owe MsPBR a rock [img]images/icons/grin.gif" border="0[/img]

Addicted to MB - Absolutely!!!!
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