Can a person really get enough fulfillment from an online community that they can sustain themselves. I just don't really understand how this can replace everyone who has loved and supported her. I know that only she can realize when enough is enough, but what made you see that it was not real. Have you found any other information or resources that were helpful about online addictions? I would just like to learn more about what we are dealing with.
I heard a story last night about young man (22). He was very smart and in a great college. no one knew that he had a problem until he attempted suicide. then his family found out that he was totally raped up in an online community and online gambling. he did not go to class or make real friends in college and his family had know idea. he said that one day he woke up and realized that everything that he loved and trusted was not real and he could not stand it.
I am not saying that my W has ever been suicidal, but i had no idea that this sort of thing could be such a problem.
Me 27, W26 T-12 M-4 SEP 4/29/08 Holding 250 miles Awaiting Support Current
