i know im in danger of been shot dead in saying this but its so bad we need to get a grip on REAL LIFE our lifes egample my mams great grandaughter comes for tea every friday she has a chat then spents rest of time on her phone even when the food comes but i dont stand for that and she puts the phone down,memory loss radiation is a issuw too and laziness lack of getting out in the real world ans social interraction bla bla and as you can see from the photo lol my cats even addicted 😺just give it a break see if ypur addicted 💛hes having to wear glasses now poor cat
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internet addiction please take a break 🙄
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I get what you're saying but then you're also on it right now..are we setting the example?
Really needed this right now. Definitely feeling the addiction. You’re right, it isn’t real life and I know better. Always loving you and Pixie, even with the glasses! ❤️
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lol bless you see you on PM 💛thats not classed as internet 😁
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ha, of course not, thank god!
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my manager pixiebob is still on break under cover agentb
under cover
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wish I could join him; would love to go undercover about now 😀
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sorry ive lost the plot 😂😂😂
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That’s ok, I keep you on point👍
Back on point; internet addiction sucks, must get away. I get to drawn in and overwhelmed. Don’t know what’s real and what’s not. That’s why I wish I was in UK with you and Pixie right now. That, I could handle😀
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we need you so much 💛
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Thx for that. Will consider this b4 giving up on this forum. Just not feeling good tonight about it all.
They are not being addicted move with the times it's normal nowadays
Addiction is probably the wrong word. It's more of an obsession, and this site is not obsessive, otherwise, I would not be able to read all my other emails before coming here. It's the interaction that's the point. Members of this site are not on it for the sake of being on it. When we've read what's relevant to our lives we read the news or whatever.
Some electronic devices are useful. I love listening to music on my phone. I can take it wherever I am and connect it to Bluetooth speaker and it sounds great. Also retrieving information through the Internet is so easy. We had big encyclopedias that went out of date or go to the library when I was a teen.
But social etiquette should rule when people are constantly on the phone at a dinner or party or just at home with the family. The art of conversation is getting lost. Take a nature trail, play a board game, ride bikes; just get outside. I think there should be a balance. People don’t have to expect you to answer your phone just anywhere. It is all taught at the family level. Schools around here have strict rules about cell phones not being out during class. They are a distraction and more so each day.
I do this on my laptop. It's easier to type on than my phone. Hence, I only do it when I'm at home.
Thats technology for you, caught in its black claw, that's the norm sitting around or swiping on endless bits of electrical crap, that's par for the course🥴🙄🙃🤪😜🥱🥱
i have been focusing on my health and it definitely did help to take a break off the internet 😄
I get what you're saying, but I'll also say that this group is important to me.
I look at a lot of you guys and gals, and many of you are like an extended family to me. (and I kinda need that right now too)
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I don't do social media (I don't consider this site social media), but to be honest I think this topic is more geared towards social media.
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IDK.. For me, this site is a community and also a tool that I kinda need. (especially lately)
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Thank you for that AnxiousSilver. The feeling is mutual. 🙏❤️
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I'll take it a step further, and kinda wish that those that are suffering out there that never heard of this site, would eventually find it. (and get the help that they need too)
Here.. I went too long from the time that the pandemic started till the time I found this site last year without support.
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I lost all of my remaining contacts that I had from my previous support group due to the pandemic. (and hey, that's my fault, but I also didn't think that the pandemic would turn out like it did - nobody did)
IDK.. I definitely need more support in my life, and this group is part of my foundation besides my psych and immediately family.
& Building up even more support is kinda important to me ATM, especially since a lot of times when we help each other, we end up helping ourselves along the way too. 
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When you are lucky enough to find a place that makes you feel supported and loved, that’s all that matters. We can help so many ppl why also helping ourselves. Always appreciating you and hear for you when needed. Blessings and love to you. 🙏❤️
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"Always appreciating you and hear for you when needed."
Honestly I should be thanking you, and a whole lot of other people here too.
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Here.. Without you guys and gals, this site wouldn't exist.
I have seen other anxiety/depression sites, (and in my opinion) this site is the most helpful and active.
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I am extremely grateful for this community and the people here.
This site is an outlet and supportive tool for many people, and only exists by the community that is here.
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So true. It’s the connections we make with the people here that make all the difference. You are always a ray of sunshine in my book!
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"You are always a ray of sunshine in my book!"
Thank you.
have you heard from KellyKay? I miss her so much!
Same here!
I completely agree. I had to step away from FB/IG but this site I really NEED. The conveniences of technology are both and blessing a curse for sure.
But this site is a lifeline for so many, myself included.
I agree. This site is necessary therapy.
I had an art moment last week and sat on the floor doing pastel. I’m gonna do that tomorrow. Of course it still got on my couch. I also signed up for a clay class in a couple weeks. Nothing like getting your hands chalky and muddy to keep you off the phone!
show class what you drawn with the pastels
I think our phones are more than just “phones”. They are a camera, windows to the world, answers at your fingertips and entertainment. I just think we need to learn phone etiquette and balance in usage. I love this community and have met some wonderful, caring people who I consider good friends and support. I thank technology for this blessing.❤️😊
I don't suppose they gave it moment's thought. Phones should be banned when people are together in reality. What is more important than the person who sits/stands next/opposite to you? It's like the shop assistant who answers the phone when she's in the middle of serving you because she's afraid "they'll ring off". It's definitely antisocial.
There at least should be cell phone etiquette taught at home or in schools. I see many families at restaurants and no one is interacting , everyone is looking at their phones!!🥺
NO - O - O!
I didn't like salad as a kid, either but it was that or nothing.
In my partner's case, it was "Eat your dinner or it's going in your bed"! Who's that going to help?
I miss KellyKay so much. 
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me too she has gone cometely i cannot get in touch i sent to her email but theres a problem with it sending maby shel come back when feeling bit better she needed a break but shes v dissolutioned with this site now 🤗
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I miss her too. I wonder what happened? I really hope she's okay.
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a couple of people upset her, that she thought were friends and she didnt feel this site was for her after all the recent drama too, unfortunetely i never gave her my email when she first said was leaving when she gave me hers ill try emailing her from my other email i sometimes have trouble sending it said cant find adress recipitent, im coming slowly back on but wont be as much as before and only be engaging with certain people like you 🤗
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KellyKay leaving is sad. Maybe time away will be good. It's got to be very hard to be vulnerable and new. We have worked so hard as a community on keeping things as safe as we can. I'm sorry to hear she was upset by members.
If you do reach her please send love from 🐬 and 🦔
Can you be engaged to me too Lol
❤️🐬
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only if pixie can be engaged to hermin lol 😂im just doing tea another quick day turned out cold when i got in park i went round the animal kingdom catch up soon 💛😻🌟
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Hahaha.... you ask pixie how he feels about quills and you got yourself a deal
❤️❤️
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Oh please! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
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LOL Norw
I only posed the engaged question because Twinklystar said she was engaging with you and some others. I wanted to make the list
❤️🐬
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You wanted to....🤣🤣🤣🤣...make the list....🤣🤣🤣You guys are awesome!
(Btw, what definition of the word "engage" are we using here? Because my mind went to the big ENGAGEMENT one🤣)
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You mean for our kids? Pixie and Herman? Something tells me they won't make a good pair. When those quills go up and cross over nothing good comes of it lol
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Yep. I can see it now and yikes!
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yes we need some diamond rings to seal the deal😂😂😂
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Something tells me they wouldn't last...🙄🤣
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Aww, thanks. That means a lot. I try and be as nice as possible. I did not have a good conscience about what went on (and what I participated in). We had people come in "blind" (without knowing the full story -- of which there is a lot of, unfortunately). I could definitely see where they were coming from and was able to play devil's advocate in my mind (this is where the bad conscience came from). I do hope she returns. I really enjoyed her being here.
I don't know if anyone else feels this, but I have been able to "breathe" easier on here today.
You are awesome, my dear!😊
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im sure your like me and go by gut feeling instinct but its easy to be fooled we need to be on guard, i havent my reading glasses on im laid with pixie so ill keep it brief, i need to reply to kelkel she PMd me said shes emailed kely but no response yet so ill check the email info im sure shel miss us and the good things about been on here, well i cant seem to leave lol have a good night 🤗
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Good night to you as well!
Can't even have a "internet free" day, think of what that could do for Climate change? 🤔 We can't, we rely too much on the Bl###y thing😤😤😤😤
My cats always climbed on the computer so I would turn it off. My daughter's cats do the same thing. I turn my phone off for periods of time throughout the day. When I brush Oliver in the morning it's usually off. But he can be difficult when I brush him. Jumping down, biting the brush or walking away. So I pick up my phone which isn't even on and he comes running back. Best way I use my phone every day.
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yes i leave my phone on charge out the way more now,and i enjoyed a park walk round the animal kingdom i intended more of a break from here tho but slowly coming back on the forum just doing tea have a peaceful day, pixies gone out so peaceful now hes been meowing most the day got locked out my mums bedroom we were in 🙄🤗😻
hi cat still struggling with his meows hes ok now asleep im still kinda on break from here so limiting my time, glad you had good day hugs to babe😻
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