Do you find yourself seated in front of the computer for more than 3 hours?

Philippines
January 27, 2010 11:15pm CST
I have but before it's because of different sites but now I find myself seated for almost 3 hours playing and updating my status and doing stuff in FB. But I'm glad that I could still stay away from the internet or facebook for many days unlike my brother who couldn't stay away from the computer for at least two days. He even fights with me when I tell him to stop sitting in front of the computer for hours especially that he's starting to neglect his studies and other healthy habits like exercise because of it. Now, he's gaining weight very fast. He's so big, he even looks older than me.
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@atleya (946)
• Indonesia
28 Jan 10
Hi, I seat in front of computer around 7 hours every day (Mon to Fri), because I work in the office, and we all use computer to type report, send email etc. Are you still study? For this case, it is, of course, you must able to control yourself. As long as to support your study will be okay, but if only for game online it will confuse your future if you seat too long in front of computer. Happy mylotting. Cheers,
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• Philippines
28 Jan 10
It was my brother that I was talking about that couldn't control himself and force himself to stay away from the computer. I don't know how to tell him, too especially that he's really annoying. When I tell to stop playing in the computer, he sometimes listens but then when he does, he starts the wii or the DS or PSP or watch a movie. Then later, he rushes his assignments or then tells us he forgot that he needed to review but it's too late and he ends up with nothing in the end.... LOW grades.
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• United States
28 Jan 10
When I was really hooked on face book I could spend 2 or 3 hours on it but now I have not spent to much time on there because there are other stuff I should be doing instead of being on the computer all day. I know spend more time on here then face book because here I can make a little money where as on facebook I cant. At least I have not found a way to.
@cream97 (29086)
• United States
28 Jan 10
Hi, SiNgUrL. Yes, I find myself seated in front of the computer screen for more than three hours. I do this everyday. I am lucky to say that I am not neglecting myself or my kids. And I have not put on an extra body weight either. Being on the computer can make someone become addictive. I will admit.
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@gracie04 (4549)
• Philippines
28 Jan 10
Well, I must admit that I am one of those people who stay longer in front of the computer for more than three hours. you know, i always have lots of things to do online everyday such as article writing, blogging, checking emails, mylotting and updating my facebook and twitter accounts. actually, am not active in article writing anymore as it eats a lot of my time.. plus, am going back to school this coming june and i need to focus on my studies.
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@gunagohan (3414)
• India
28 Jan 10
I will sit in my computer for more than 3 hours... I will watch 2-3 movies in a single stretch... But i will roam out and walk for a long distance, i'm still very lean...
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@jules67 (2788)
• Philippines
28 Jan 10
Hi Singurl. It is good that you only stay in front of the computer for only 3 hours. Me, I stay more than that. In fact, I stay for more than 8 hours and 10 is the maximum. I do a lot of things, like updating my account, playing, email. I just wish that I could do all of them in just 3 hours.
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@sagnik42 (3592)
• India
28 Jan 10
I find myself sitting in front of my PC for more than 3 hours every single day. 3 hours is such a small time for me. I mylot, I chat, I play games on my computer and of course I watch movies. How can you possibly do all this in 3 hours?
• India
28 Jan 10
Same with me..lol
• Philippines
28 Jan 10
I have the same plight as your brother.I don't do some exercises anymore. I find it tedious and a waste of time. I really want to earn money so I double my time. I just started mylotting this Monday and so far so good.I spend 9 hours everyday for mylot. But, still my posts are still low. i want to reach 100 and beyond. hopefully I can make it this week.
• Philippines
28 Jan 10
Yes I seat in front of the computer for more than 3 hours, 7 hours to be exact. Part of my job's description is to sit and work in front of a computer for seven hours. I've grown used to it and sometimes it's natural to me already.
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• Philippines
28 Jan 10
yes and usually it's more than 3 hours...because im having so fun in my applications in fb that's why i almost forgot the time....and because of mylot too...:D
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@tangurama (204)
• Canada
28 Jan 10
Always. It has become somewhat of a habit actually. I still eat normally but I rarely get any exercise because I'm hooked in front of the computer screen. I'm trying my best to reduce the hours in front of my computer, but it won't be easy. I guess it's all about will power and the control over yourself.
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@brymel25 (285)
• Philippines
28 Jan 10
Hi singurl! I usually sit in front of the computer for more than three hours. I am addicted to facebook and now, i am hooked to myLot.lol. I surf the net much longer than the time i spend watching the television. But i believe that students should not spend lots of time in front of the computer. Studies must be the number one priority.
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@summer77 (414)
• Philippines
28 Jan 10
I can relate with your brother. I even have sleepless nights most of the time. I spend a lot of stuffs in the internet, updating, responding, blogging, researching, surfing, etc. I myself admits that whenever I start facing the comp, it's hard to get out of my seat. My brother and my parents would tell me to minimize the use of computer for my own sake and they specify that my eyes will be damaged if I continue doing it. It was in the news about internet users who spend a lot of time saying your eyes could be damaged. And I told them, I need to do these stuffs and I am enjoying it and I just told them to buy me an Optein supplement. lol. Always have a back-up.. =)
• Indonesia
28 Jan 10
I was done that, even up to 4 day 3 nights. but not to play games or facebook or internet other. But I did to work.
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@KrauseHome (36447)
• United States
30 Jan 10
Yes, between Facebook, myLot, and other stuff I do online I have been known to be online for more than 3 hrs. at any one time quite often. I feel if it is something that I am enjoying doing, it is worth being on here for. I am online quite a bit of the time when I am not working, but never make it so much of a habit or priority I could give up everything else as well.
@lingli_78 (12822)
• Australia
28 Jan 10
yes i am... usually at night after work because i am kind of addicted to watching korean drama lately... and i can really sit in front of my laptop for hours watching it until the wee hours in the morning during weekends... i keep on telling myself to stop because i know that it is not good for my health especially my back and my eyes... take care and have a nice day...
@sublime03 (2339)
• Philippines
29 Jan 10
I have to say yes on staying in front of the computer for more than 3 hours. I usually enjoy my time on Facebook, playing online games as well as doing my online stuff every single day. For all of that it really takes me more than 3 hours. So far, spending each day with all my online paying stuff has paid off. At first it was so slow and all but now it is working its way up.
@KompitaPita (2051)
• Bulgaria
28 Jan 10
Yeah... I have find myself seated in front of the computer for more than three hours and when I found that I was seated in front of the computer for hours I 'shut down' my comp and I am trying to stay away for an hour... My eyes and my neck hurt...
@avimra (456)
• India
29 Jan 10
3 hours!!! I am in front of the computer for about 12 hours daily.. Because my work too related with computer. But weight gaining problem I didnt face it yet. Moreover I would like to increase my weight.! Sometimes, I feel pain in neck due to sitting in front of computer for a long time...!
@mareeh (266)
• Philippines
28 Jan 10
YES YES YES! haha a lot of times. . and usually it's like for a week and then I decided to stop so I can do other things and then I do it again. But of course, you can really find a lot of interesting things in the internet. you can play games, chat with friends, and do research.