Is your life and happiness revolving around Elma?
it did. now i have friends
Do you spend most of your free time playing Elma or doing Elma-related things?
i did
Are you constantly thinking about Elma while at school or work?
i was
Maybe you are unemployed and claiming benefits or settling for a crap job just because it's enough to support your lifestyle?
i'm 16
Do you relate to your Elma acquaintances and value your status among them more than to your real life peers (if any still remain)?
i suck compared to everyone, irl or virtual included. no need to compare
Are you pursuing your Elma goals with more enthusiasm than any of your real life goals?
i was
Do you lie to others about how much time you spend playing?
this for all my technology addiction but mostly because i forget how big the real numbers are
Did you ever try to quit but failed?
like 2x. 3x currently
And similar to real drug addictions, are you using Elma to escape from real life problems?
i was
Is Elma interrupting and causing problems and lack of motivation with your studies or other commitments?
it was
Do you play Elma when you should be doing other things you promised to do for others or yourself?
i did
Are "just 5 more mins" of Elma becoming several hours?
it was
Do you sleep less or have trouble sleeping because of Elma?
i was
Are you getting nervous or find it hard to concentrate after prolonged time away from Elma?
i was
Are you increasingly neglecting your personal appearance or health and hygiene?
i was
Do you prefer a night of Elma to a night of going out with friends (if any remain)?
i did
Are you aware of any of these effects but often deny them to others or even yourself?
i was, i didn't
Have you stopped being bothered by these effects?
they have all been replaced by overall technology addiction effects now
If you can answer any of those with a Yes, then it might be something to think about...
It's essentially just like any other computer game addiction, I guess, and might not be uncommon amongst us that still remain with the game after years upon years...
conclusion: i should reevaluate my life choices
Are you Elmaholic?
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Re: Are you Elmaholic?
i have elma always on in background to stretch fingers now and then by random cruising. does it count?
<Pawq> at a gym you have only 3 options: 1. have your eyes closed, 2. stare at yourself, 3. stare at others, all of which are either super boring or disgusting