[Suratji]

Does anyone else find themselves obsessed with reading/posting on PC? It feels so weird to me. I told T about it and she said that I'm probably not obsessed. I assured her that I was and I don't like it. The last time I obsessed about something, it almost ruined my life.

[darkrunner]

I go through phases. Sometimes I feel obsessed and I can't stay away. Other times, not so much.

How did you feel about your T's response to you saying you were obsessed?

[Suratji]

Originally Posted by darkrunner

I go through phases. Sometimes I feel obsessed and I can't stay away. Other times, not so much.

How did you feel about your T's response to you saying you were obsessed?

I can understand her response because I hadn't explained it to her fully yet.

[darkrunner]

Maybe you could come up with some strategies to contain the obsession? Like a daily time limit or something?

It would be really sad if PC came close to ruining your life like the other thing did.

[rainbow8]

Yes, I feel the same way lately. I've always liked PC and looked forward to posting but it does seem like an obsession. I try to tell myself I need it, but what I really need is to tell my story and get validated for it. I need responses too much. I need to start threads and get replies or I feel bad. It's like therapy in a way, kind of triggering.

But the flip side is helping others and feeling connected. It's not black or white. But, I do admit the first thing I do in the morning is go online. My H asks "what have I done for 3 hours" and I realize I've been on PC all that time. Then at night, here I am when I have lots to do that I need to be doing.

I want to see how everyone is doing and post to you! I have nowhere else to post my therapy journey, and I like it here. But, yes, it seems like an obsession and I don't want to stop. I can't seem to limit myself either.

Anyone else besides Suratji and me feel this way? Suratju, I hope PC does not ruin your life. You have a lot of interests. Are you neglecting them for PC? It doesn't seem like you are, but only you know that. Why do you think you're obsessed?

[Elli-Beth]

I'm still new here, but PC has helped me to see that I'm not alone in all this.

[Suratji]

I'm new to PC and I'm new to therapy so for me it's probably just trying to learn how therapy works. I'm still clueless.

[PTSDlovemycats]

hmm...I wouldn't say that I am obsessed. I come on after checking my email forst thing in the morning and then the same at night, If I am having difficulties sleeping then I will either join one of the chat rooms or reply to old posts and start new threads.

[Can't Stop Crying]

I think that obsession means it is preventing you from doing what you would normally do. There is a time and a place for everything...if you are only on PC and ignoring work, school, chores, or whatever..in my mind it's a problem...if it is benefiting you and not interfering with your daily life then I think it's okay.

My reading/posting on PC goes up and down depending on my emotional state. Sometimes it has been a lifeline for me.

[WikidPissah]

I'm not sure I'm obsessed. I do read every day. I also feel an overwhelming need to reply to every post (or what right do I have asking for replies to mine...lol...distortion?). But it's good to feel that connection, as others said...to know I am not alone. I enjoy it a lot....but it doesn't take over my whole day at all. I do 90 min at the gym everyday, my house is spotless (except for my 20 something's rooms), dinner is on the table every night, I get my volunteering obligations done...so if I spend a couple hours here that's my down time....kind of my me time.

[SpiritRunner]

Originally Posted by Suratji

Does anyone else find themselves obsessed with reading/posting on PC? It feels so weird to me. I told T about it and she said that I'm probably not obsessed. I assured her that I was and I don't like it. The last time I obsessed about something, it almost ruined my life.

Yup, I have a tendency to really throw myself into things and love them and do them fiercely, (not always that bad to do that either ) which I have certainly done with PC - it must be a part of both my OCD nature and my manic side!
I have a hard time doing things in moderation and keeping things balanced; I try and try (and am obsessed about trying!), but man, I catch myself immoderate and unbalanced and obsessed a lot.
That said, I think when we need to lean on the support from PC, it's OK to give ourselves permission to do that.....and when we have a need to give support because it helps to fill the aching hole within too to make connections and be helpful, it's OK to give ourselves permission to do that. Just make sure to take care first of real life things/people in our lives.....