I have a massive potential to get trapped in addictive activities, I too play WOW, but I would rather be playing games than using the amount of drugs and alcohol i used to just to allow myself to be social. Thru online gaming I can still get some outside world interaction, yet without the anxiety I guess.

Plus if someone irritates me online, I can just log off. I wouldn't say that I'm addicted, just atm the general public are getting me way too tense...

If something is causing you too lose sleep, cause health concerns or get fired from your job then you really need to examine the behaviour causing these problems and get help if needed. In my case I would quit one addictive activity for another not so harmful, and I am still pretty much stuck in that cycle.

Have just started working with a new psychologist so hopefully soon things will get better for me.

Good luck mate!