How Do I Get Rid of My Internet Addiction When I Have to Use It for Work?

Question by Holly: How do I get rid of my internet addiction when I have to use it for work?
I have a bad addiction to the internet and it gets in the way of my work. I research stuff online for work so I can’t just give up the internet.
I spend hours and hours on useless online chatting with strangers and on Y!A.
How can I stop myself?

Best answer:

Answer by Mickey Johnson
Find an actvity that you can do in your free time. Ifyour schedule is busier…you will not distract yourself from workin because you only have a certain amount of time to finish.

Answer by Vikram
Find friends in real life. Is Internet addiction effecting your research?

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