Internet

I have used the internet for shopping and gaming.  I know two people who have used the internet for dating and eventually married someone they met on dating websites.  For about a year, I was hooked on a popular online game called World of Warcraft.

This was a game that instantly connected players with thousands of other users to form large online communities.  I would spend hours completing quests and fighting simulated battles.  Playing this game took time away from my studies so my grades were dropping.  I was getting sleep deprived because I would stay up late to play the game after school and work.  Eventually, I was neglecting homework and other priorities and my diet consisted of microwavable meals and fast food.  To prevent any more harm to my social life, I promptly deleted the game and have not played much games since that time.  I learned to take control of your internet usage before it takes control of you!  Here is a video about a teen addicted to World of Warcraft.