I am becoming over involved with being on-line myself. This is fairly new for me, even though I've had internet access for years. I don't feel I have advice to offer. (I see some very good feedback in the replies above.) My reply here is just to say I think I understand something of what you're feeling. Like you, it just feels to me that this is getting a bit out of hand. In my own case, I think I've started clinging to the internet more out of loneliness than out of boredom. Since becoming unemployed, I feel extremely insecure. On-line interaction feels less intimidating than other means of connecting with other people. Though, I force myself to get out and do other things. But, I do believe that some of the time I spend on-line causes me to neglect responsibilities. I am living alone, which didn't used to seem so awful. Since becoming unemployed I am panicky at home and go on-line to escape that panic. So, it has become a way to try and combat anxiety and feeling isolated and unsupported. I know it is becoming an unhealthy form of escapism because of how much time I am at my desk.