Put DOWN the beer bottle, Zavien, put it sloooooowly on the ground. ;)
Oh well. Who am I to deny my FRiends' requests? 
Posted on 08/18/2003 11:11:10 AM PDT by leadpencil1
In the US, researchers have discovered that people who spend more than 30 hours a week online, were getting divorced from spouses and were fired from jobs as a result of distractions. The researchers suggest that excessive Internet use that harms personal relationships or affects work performance could be classified as a new psychiatric disorder.
In the journal "Depression and Anxiety," University of Florida psychiatrists propose criteria for establishing a disorder marked by extreme Web surfing, e-mailing or other online time. In the publication "Current Psychiatry," UF researchers presented five points to help practitioners understand patients' Internet use. They correspond to the acronym MOUSE: More than intended time spent online; Other responsibilities neglected; Unsuccessful attempts to cut down; Significant relationships discord; Excessive thoughts or anxiety when not online.
Put DOWN the beer bottle, Zavien, put it sloooooowly on the ground. ;)
Oh well. Who am I to deny my FRiends' requests?
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