I am so relieved that this happens to other people, too.

Yes, it has something to do with being at the computer, which I associate with "work." Until 2 months ago, I had a mac, and there are NO free games on a mac, so I never played games on a computer, period.

Before I had the game, I DID spend a lot of time building a website -- I even started building a website for EACH job I was really interested in to show off my skills. And posting resumes online.

You are definitely onto something by suggesting I find ways to sit at the computer AND be productive, feel like I'm accomplishing something.

Oh, great advice, great advice. I'll let you know if I have the self-discipline to follow through.

I used to use reading romance novels in the same mindless way, as escape, that I am using this game.