I've conquered drug & alcohol addictions. Had conquered smoking for 5 years till I got depressed & took it up again. I'm also addicted to the internet & TV. I have TV on 24/7. I can't sleep without it on. I record multiple shows & stress if I think about missing a favourite show. I live my life vicariously through the television set; I genuinely feel like I've travelled if I watch a travel show etc. I'm too scared to live my own life so I just experience everything through TV & online. I don't know if it's my illness speaking, but I seriously don't feel like I'm missing out on anything, other than a romantic relationship. And I'm an internet binge-er (is that a word?). I'll be online for 2-3 days straight, then not touch it for a week; depending on what BP phase I'm in. While it's not bothering me now, I worry that one day I'll regret missing out on so much. And it makes me sad that I get my human contact via chatrooms with strangers. I guess there are plenty of people on here like me, hey?