no i do other things, but it is a great source of enjoyment for me.

I find myself logging on as soon as I get to work and then throughout the night. So yeah addicted, but also my life line for now.

I'm only a week into this. It has been a lifeline for me. I think this is a better place to be for now. Someone recently told me that you have to get out of your own head once in a while and if you sit in the house alone, you will be alone with your thoughts for too long. I don't feel ready to venture out and meet new people so this feels safe right now. I'm sticking with you guys and the close friends I have... one day at a time.

i think that very same question all the time. i have the same 15-20 sites that i have to look at and i usually have ds on a different tab within my browser. usually in between sites i toggle over. i learn many things from ds - also the sites that that i frequent. this is the only social site i use. i think the internet is on many levels very helpful and productive for me. i usually don't spend wasted time on it, of course unless i shop for something.

Sadly I log in when I get to work and leave it up most of the day. I have never been one to surf the web at work but lately I find that this site has been pretty helpful.

I log in when i get home and check in at work. DS has been such a source of comfort for me and I have made some really good friends here.

The first few days. I guess I'm checking to see if my input helped anybody...

I join lilsam in the thoughts that you guys are safe for me right now! lol So, yes, to answer your question I am addicted to DS, I can honestly think of worse addictions!

Heck, this place gives me comfort. I don't stay up until 5am writing here, I don't use my children's food or clothing money here. I come here to try and get healthier. I go to work and right now that seems to be about all I can handle. I am trying to be very gentle with myself these days.

You guys have made me laugh when I only want to cry. You've made me feel valued when you appreciate a piece of advice I have to offer. You comfort me when I cry. You give me good advice and you can be more objective than those closer to me. I've been isolated in a lonely relationship for longer than I realized. This connection has been good for my soul.

alot of good replys. I find myself here alot. Like many of you I come here for comfert and advice. Because I don't go out much or anything it seems all i have. What do you think, did your being online put a strain on your relationship?

Yeah Im online quite a bit....with hubby gone I have nothing better to do.....

yea same here KalRai

I've been on DS since July. When I first came on I was devastated and was on all the time. It was my lifeline until I could get my life in order. So now I try to get on at least once a day, read my friends' journals, welcome new members, and be of support to others. And I enjoy reading the discussion because you keep learning and when you know others are going through what you are, there is a special comfort in that.

Is it addiction when you are getting help and comfort, I'm with TSand I'm not taking food from my kids, I'm getting done what I need to do. So hanging out with you guys is good meds right now.