How to Stop Using Chat Rooms

There is ongoing debate whether spending a few hours each night talking to strangers in a chat room constitutes an addiction, according to JustBeWell.com. If you are finding your Internet chat habits are interfering with your social life, work life or even real-life relationships, then you may want to try to cut back on your use of chat rooms.

Things You'll Need

• Computer

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Instructions

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  Set yourself a time limit when using chat rooms. Going cold turkey may not be the best way to stop, so give yourself a strict amount of time you are allowed to spend in chat rooms and slowly start reducing it. This can help ease you away from them and allows you to keep track of the time spent during each session.

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  Join a social club to help keep you away from the computer. Whether it's a cooking class at a local college or becoming a member of the town hockey team, filling your free time with social activities will keep you from spending hours talking in chat rooms. Not only will these activities help you make new friends, they can also improve your quality of life by encouraging exercise.

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  Plan more events with family and friends--and keep to them. Spending hours each night talking in chat rooms can affect your loved ones who miss your company and attention, so make time for them. Depending on the severity of your addiction, you may find them invaluable in overcoming the problem.

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  Talk to someone, whether it's your wife, mother, best friend or even boss. By talking about your obsession with chat rooms you may be able to salvage your relationships or job if your work is suffering. You may be surprised by how understanding they are.

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  Get help. Like with all addictions there are many treatments you can try. WrongDiagnosis.com suggests cognitive behavior therapy, support groups, counseling and even medication to help combat your reliance on time in the chat rooms. Always consult your doctor before trying any of these methods.