With so many people with their very own blogs, it was only a matter of time before the terms “blog addict” and “Internet addiction” began popping up.
So how do you really know if your a blog addict or not?
Wikipedia (your familiar with Wikipedia because your a blogger) defines addiction as:
“…a recurring compulsion by an individual to engage in some specific activity, despite harmful consequences, as deemed by the user himself to his individual health, mental state, or social life.”
Blog Addiction
Rolling the dice for blog addiction
So lets take a look at some of the signs you may be a blog addict, shall we?
10. Blogging is not just a way for you to pass away spare time anymore. It has somehow become your job, whether or not you’re actually making any money at it.
9. Laptops, RAM, and analytics have taken the place of libido, SEX, and foreplay. Extra comments if you are able to combine RAM with foreplay in any post.
8. Others around you are now referred to by their online identities, GF, BF, BFF, lurker, etc. You may even LOL them!
7. Google has become your primary source of information. Twitter your preferred method of communication and YouTube your source of entertainment.
6. Acquaintances online outnumber your “real life” friends, and you know more what each has done during the day than you do your own spouse or significant other (SOSO).
5. Daily events and activities are now planned around what your next post will be about. This includes but is not limited to food, drink and sex. Extra comments if you’re able to get your SOSO to do something really embarrassing.
4. Days are spent logging online every chance you get, whether at work or not. Your boss thinks of you as one of their hardest workers because you NEVER leave the computer. If only they knew most of the time you were busy leaving and checking comments. We will, because you will probably LOL them on your next post.
3. Internet connections are the determining factor where you stay when vacationing or traveling, and that’s only if you have a laptop.
2. Comments to your posts determine the mood your in. Because this varies throughout the day, people now think of you as being “moody”.
1. Twitter brought you to this article or your re-tweeting it and leaving a comment now. 
If you add it up, it clearly spells that you may be a B L O G A D D I C T.
What do you think, are you a blog addict? Recovering blog addict? Or are you just taking your first baby steps on your way to becoming a blog addict?
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I don’t have a problem, I can quit any time I want
.-= ann´s last blog ..Enough said =-.
Actually, I do get paid with some online article submissions. Unfortunately, that means doing more online research. While I’ve cut back on blogging (3 times a week down to 2 times) I’ve ramped it up with searches for article material.
My email checking is horrendous, but that’s how I find out if I got submissions due/news/other stuff. I’m happy to report I barely tweet (unless a writing contest asks me to) and I barely do Facebook since I just let my blog posts appear there automatically (maybe once a month I actually write something worthwhile). I try to unplug on weekends. For my other job besides freelance, it’s all outside work with no computers involved.
While I say I’m not a blog addict, I will say my baby steps into an Internet addict is well-assured. I stay away from Youtube as much as possible. At least I can keep that much of my sanity.
.-= Michelle H.´s last blog ..A Day in the Life =-.
LOLOL….You are just SO BAD!! Hahahaa….
Dork…I’m with Ann…I can quit Anytime I want to…..Hahahaa…
I cannot Believe I’m leaving a comment….Hahaaa
I needed this…
hughugs
.-= Donna (Texas)´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday… =-.
so is there a help group or medication i should be taking?
.-= brian´s last blog ..160 – m-pathetic =-.
Actually I like being a blog addict. Blogging for me is fun and always an adventure. It doesn’t rule my life, I rule the blogging, but it is important to me. I enjoyed reading the list though.
.-= Technobabe´s last blog ..Thank You, Jana =-.
@All ~ If in fact you feel you may be a blog addict, the first step is to send your computer to The Urban Cowboy. You can email for shipping details.
Definitely #6.
.-= Captain Dumbass´s last blog ..A Little Of This, A Little Of That, Then Give It A Shake =-.
When I saw the title I was kinda afraid my pictures was going to be somehow attached to this post. Stop talking about me will ya? LOL
Love, a total addict
.-= Kim @ Beautiful Wreck´s last blog ..In which I smack down a bitch (saying the things that many others want to, but won’t) =-.
u r right.
just like drug addict, it can not be stopped…
have fun!
Number 8 is funny, how we code name our children.
.-= Ocean Girl´s last blog ..At The End Of Our Street =-.
Well, I think I would be an addict, but luckily my natural state of laziness prevents this. Oh laziness, how you improve my life.
–>I’m not an addict but I definitely have some “must read” blogs that I enjoy. These people are popular for a reason too.
My blog is about the things I do in real life with my family and friends. Some people bake, some people scrapbook. I blog.
~deb
.-= WebSavvyMom´s last blog ..Flashback Friday (part 58) – On the Hook =-.
Without my blog most of my friends (real people) and family wouldn’t know what we’re up to. Living so far, we don’t get much company. Plus, I like to show off my fur kids at any chance I get.
Have a great weekend and a wonderful holiday!
.-= Ramona´s last blog ..Muscle Bound Ant =-.
Man….I’m guilty of #1 for sure. *blushing*
.-= Vixen´s last blog ..I appreciate this whole seduction scene you’ve got going on, but let me give you a tip… I’m a sure thing (Friday Favorites) =-.
@Technobabe ~ Glad you enjoyed my tongue in cheek take on blog addicts.
@Captain Dumbass ~ I know, isn’t it crazy?
@Beautiful Wreck ~ The first step is admitting you’re an addict, right?
@jingle ~ If you need to detox, you can send your computer to TUC.
@Ocean Girl ~ It’s like online nicknames.
@Megan ~ You crack me up.
@WebSavvyMom ~ I’m an addict.
@Ramona ~ It does make it so much easier to share information.
@Vixen ~ I just love it when you blush.
Hi, my name is Stacy, and I’m a Blog Addict.
Now where are my 12 steps?
Oh, and LOL just for you!
.-= Stacy (the Random Cool Chick)´s last blog ..Aloha Friday Follow – Thunderstorms =-.
I used to be a blog addict. I did a couple posts a long time ago about blog addictions and I think that you are spot on. Addiction sucks!
Nope, not a blog addict, but I love me some quality time online
#9:Now, LOL, that’ll never happen.
.-= Dutch Donut Girl´s last blog ..This just made me giggle…. =-.
For me, it’s theraputic.
But then, so’s Jack Daniels!
UP
.-= UP´s last blog ..Fashion Friday – Yes, I want to know… =-.
Yep, that’s me! I spend at least 6 hours a day blogging if not more.
Thank you for stopping over. I really didn’t care who won I liked both
Lee and Krystal. She will be a star for sure! Have a wonderful weekend.
My husband always wanted to be a cowboy. He has a beautiful saddle on a stand in his office here in the house.
.-= Debby´s last blog ..THE NEW AMERICAN IDOL =-.
@Cool Chick ~ LOL back @ ya! Your 2nd step is to mail your computer to me…to help with my addiction, then I’ll email the next 10 steps.
@otin ~ Your addiction actually brought with it a pleasant surprise, right?
@Dutch Donut Girl ~ Good to hear your not that far gone…yet.
@UP ~ Jack’s never been a friend of mine, I prefer a blue mountain climb every so often.
@Debby ~ You husband can be an honorary cowboy.
@Everybody ~ Have a wonderful 3-dayer! And try to put the mouse down a little this weekend.
Houston, I have a problem! This describes me, sadly, almost perfectly! I’ll be linking up tomorrow to your site and giving you a shout out…this is great!
.-= Natalie´s last blog ..I’m Flippin’ Stuff Off Again!! =-.
Och, don’t rub it in! I KNOW I am a blog-slave, this is my sodding JOB, I’m paid in comments, and even happilydonate all my endless over-time for free.. ’tis a sad (yet weirdly satisfying) state of affairs.
And on the bright side, it’s severly curtailed my shoe-shopping hours!
.-= Shrinky´s last blog ..Time and Tide =-.
I prefer the term Blog Junkie…has a much sicker ring to it, don’t ya think?
And the sicker I sound, the better chance that my insurance will cover my addiction.
It’s all about beating the system.
Gotta go…blog is calling (-:
Thanks for visiting my blog! I love meeting new people, especially if they are coming over from Candylands blog! They’re sure to be awesome!
Hi my name is Jen and I’m addicted to blogging. Whew, glad we got that out of the way now. You know the truth! I love going to my email and seeing all the wonderful comments I’ve gotten for the day! It’s the best, also reading others blogs (hundreds) though exhausting is a lot of fun as well!
.-= Jen´s last blog ..VIDEO BATTLE: Ankle socks vs. Tube socks and more =-.
Oh DEAR! How did you know? This was tragically way to ON about me. Especially that part about checking the comments. I feel like a loser now, THANKS!
Found you through Mommy of a Monster and her link to you. Thanks for a laugh (and the guilty conscience).
Oh my hell. You are on to me. Please don’t let the boss know
.-= Dazee´s last blog ..Friday Flip-Off 5.28.10 =-.
Very clever Blog Adict list. Yes, I know I have a problem, but I do not want to stop.
@Natalie ~ Thanks for stopping by and the shout out! Virtual kisses to ya.
@Shrinky ~ Since blogging has curtailed your shoe shopping I guess your actually saving money, unfortunately, I just find more things online to spend money on.
@MrsBlogAlot ~ I like the sound of Blog Junkie, and I think that would be hilarious, submitting a medical claim for Blog Addiction (would make a good post too)…umm now you got me thinking.
@Jen ~ Thanks for stopping by, I thought your video ankle socks vs. tube socks rocked! Candyland rocks too.
@Allyson ~ Welcome! The best thing for a guilty conscience is to…blog a little more, and of course double up on the comment checking.
@Dazee ~ Your secret is safe with me, promise.
@Unknown Mami ~ I don’t think anyone wants to stop.
@Everyone ~ Blog addicts (blog junkies) rock! Blog On!
OH MERCY! I have all ten signs!
Kristin
.-= Bringing Pretty Back´s last blog ..I’m a slow learner and Coco would NOT be proud of me. =-.
Maybe not to the point of replacing sex, but well, um lets just say my mind doesn’t wander to the grocery list….
I’m planning my next blog. And I’ve been busted. Excellent list.
Sadly, it appears that I too am a blog addict. Is there a BA group I can join?
.-= Tammy´s last blog ..Haulin’ Chicks =-.
@Bringing Pretty Back ~ Welcome, and that’s alright as most of us do.
@Poppy ~ Welcome, good to hear you’re thinking ahead!
@Tammy ~ Hi Tammy, no blog aholics group I know of…umm, maybe I should start one.
Thankfully, even though I post most days, little on the list is true for me. Especially #9, thank goodness. But I did use google as my primary source of information!
.-= secret agent woman´s last blog ..The little family outside my window. =-.
Ha – these are funny. I do think I have more “friends” onine but I think it’s because I have a better chance to meet a LOT of people and find more quality people online, whereas I don’t often meet that many people in real life.
.-= kaylen´s last blog ..Introducing Andrew The Great =-.
I used to be much more of a blog addict than I am now. I was even able to go the entire weekend at the cabin without checking my blog once even though I had internet available to me. Now that’s progress!
Have a great day.
.-= Raven´s last blog ..Totally Random Fun! =-.
Next up a post how to get rid of this addiction?
Cute, oh but that doesn’t describe me at all…. of course I don’t have a problem.
Jen
Haha… some times I definitely have a problem, but some times I feel like it’s a chore. So… I guess I’m not addicted. Right?
I got 4 out of ten. Not bad. lol
I think I am borderline… or maybe it is denial.
hmmm…I’m inclined to think denial.
This is such a great list…and pretty accurate. #1 is priceless!
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