MickeyCheeky I only gave you one example, there are many ways I do it, but like I said I am not talking to voices and I have done it all my life. I'm 24.
If I thought they were damaging my life I don't think I wouldn't bring it up in a forum.
In my original post I was only expressing my frustration.
I'm not sure what you mean by taking away from real life...
And like I said I have realise why it has increased.
I don't need so much a distraction but more a hobby/something fun. [emoji169]