You Sad People

[Phil D. Rolls]

Internet users who are compulsive about going online and have more social interactions in virtual worlds than the real one may be depressed, according to a new study.
Link to Pseudo Science (http://www.webmd.com/depression/news/20100204/internet-addiction-linked-to-depression)


Who'd have thunk it? There are people who can't tell the difference between the real world, and the internet chat rooms they socialise in.

Why is that? Were they lonely and isolated - perhaps in a remote area, or shunned by their peers ; or is it that being online all the time makes them depressed.

Personally, I think there are a lot of people that need to get our more. That's why I now have 13,457 posts.

What's everyone's thoughts from their own experiences.

[Tinyclothes]

Everyone I meet who is into world of warcraft or any of these wierd virtual world games, are either virgins or look like child molesters. I think it's because they don't have the skills to socialise normally, be it through crippling shyness or anxiety. I feel sorry for them in a way. There's a chap at work who is extremely shy and plays computer games akk weekend, every weekend so me and my mate have decided to take him under our wing and try and get him away from his dad's pc and into the real world. It's starting to make a bit of a difference and you can see he's happier having a couple of mates to go for a pint with and he's actually a top bloke with a sharp sense of humour. We just need to get him some fanny now.

[Phil D. Rolls]

Everyone I meet who is into world of warcraft or any of these wierd virtual world games, are either virgins or look like child molesters. I think it's because they don't have the skills to socialise normally, be it through crippling shyness or anxiety. I feel sorry for them in a way. There's a chap at work who is extremely shy and plays computer games akk weekend, every weekend so me and my mate have decided to take him under our wing and try and get him away from his dad's pc and into the real world. It's starting to make a bit of a difference and you can see he's happier having a couple of mates to go for a pint with and he's actually a top bloke with a sharp sense of humour. We just need to get him some fanny now.

I think that's the thing about computers - it becomes so easily to isolate yourself, and for a shy person that is easier than making friends, even though you want them.

[Tinyclothes]

Everything nowadays seems to be about convenience. I don't need every door to open automatically for me, or for there to be escalators everywhere so I don't have to use my legs and I don't want virtual friends. We're becomming a civilisation of people who increasingly don't need to do anything for themselves and it annoys me. If you want to 'chat' to people then get yourself to a boozer, grab a pint and get involved.

[IndieHibby]

Everyone I meet who is into world of warcraft or any of these wierd virtual world games, are either virgins or look like child molesters.

:faf: Brilliant.

Most of the kids at school say pretty much the same thing.

[IndieHibby]

I think that's the thing about computers - it becomes so easily to isolate yourself, and for a shy person that is easier than making friends, even though you want them.

Add in the social exclusion that happens when you are a teenager, with the 'willingness' of parents to give into kids demands over internet/game use and you psychologists are guaranteed a job for life! :boo hoo:

[Phil D. Rolls]

Add in the social exclusion that happens when you are a teenager, with the 'willingness' of parents to give into kids demands over internet/game use and you psychologists are guaranteed a job for life! :boo hoo:

I don't think there can have been a harder time to be a teenager, than at the moment. The pressure they must feel under and the constant bombardment of nformation from phones and PCs - or the lack of - must be dfficult.

I'm not a psychologist by the way, I've read a wee bit about it, but I don't really like it that much.

[J-C]

As said, I think social skills are very much part of everyday life and a lot of these people who are into virtual world gaming etc are painfully shy and introvert in reality.

Obviously websites such as this one and others like it are there for like minded people to chat about their hobbies or passions and are generally used by normal rgular type people( with a few exceptions :greengrin ).

[IndieHibby]

I don't think there can have been a harder time to be a teenager, than at the moment. The pressure they must feel under and the constant bombardment of nformation from phones and PCs - or the lack of - must be dfficult.

I'm not a psychologist by the way, I've read a wee bit about it, but I don't really like it that much.

My mistake. You work in mental health, though - or do I have that wrong too?

[Phil D. Rolls]

My mistake. You work in mental health, though - or do I have that wrong too?

Yes, I do, but I'm not bright enough to be a shrink or psychologist. I'm more at the dirty end of things (sometimes literally).

I was just interested in this report, as my experience is that if I am at the PC too long, too often, I do sense a change in my mood.

[Hainan Hibs]

I think the internet and gaming can be an escape from real life for a lot of people.

Internet gaming is a big addiction in China, with re-habs popping up now. Over there parent pressure on children to study and get a degree then a masters is severe, and I knew of a lot of students that would "escape" from all that by spending all night and most of the day playing games on the internet.

When I lived over there I always thought it would be a good idea to set up an internet cafe, the places were mobbed 24/7.

[Dashing Bob S]

Everyone I meet who is into world of warcraft or any of these wierd virtual world games, are either virgins or look like child molesters. I think it's because they don't have the skills to socialise normally, be it through crippling shyness or anxiety. I feel sorry for them in a way. There's a chap at work who is extremely shy and plays computer games akk weekend, every weekend so me and my mate have decided to take him under our wing and try and get him away from his dad's pc and into the real world. It's starting to make a bit of a difference and you can see he's happier having a couple of mates to go for a pint with and he's actually a top bloke with a sharp sense of humour. We just need to get him some fanny now.

Very decent thing to do, because some people do need saved from themselves. Many years ago a group of us once took a chronically shy chum to Amsterdam and paid for a lady of the night to pop his cherry. It was the making of him, and he hasn't looked back since.

[Phil D. Rolls]

Very decent thing to do, because some people do need saved from themselves. Many years ago a group of us once took a chronically shy chum to Amsterdam and paid for a lady of the night to pop his cherry. It was the making of him, and he hasn't looked back since.

I agree Bob. It is touching to hear stories from people who are depressed, and they tell you about the efforts their pals make to help them. A lot of cr*p gets written about men's insensitivity, I've heard of really thoughtful actions from even the toughest of people, living in the toughest places.

[jabis]

I agree Bob. It is touching to hear stories from people who are depressed, and they tell you about the efforts their pals make to help them. A lot of cr*p gets written about men's insensitivity, I've heard of really thoughtful actions from even the toughest of people, living in the toughest places.

:agree:

I used to organise a Jam night at my local for the terminally undertallented.
The look of joy on their wee faces, as they got to belt out their latest angst ridden composition STILL gives me a warm feeling on these cold nights.



Its this thursday by the way Rolls :greengrin

[Phil D. Rolls]

:agree:

I used to organise a Jam night at my local for the terminally undertallented.
The look of joy on their wee faces, as they got to belt out their latest angst ridden composition STILL gives me a warm feeling on these cold nights.



Its this thursday by the way Rolls :greengrin

Yeee Haaah......I've been working on some new songs at Occupational Therapy!

[Dashing Bob S]

I agree Bob. It is touching to hear stories from people who are depressed, and they tell you about the efforts their pals make to help them. A lot of cr*p gets written about men's insensitivity, I've heard of really thoughtful actions from even the toughest of people, living in the toughest places.

Yes, looking back, it does sound rather crass, but there actually was some degree of sensitivity employed, in terms of selection!

I certainly wouldn't recommend this course of action for every soul, but in his case it did actually work.

[Phil D. Rolls]

Yes, looking back, it does sound rather crass, but there actually was some degree of sensitivity employed, in terms of selection!

I certainly wouldn't recommend this course of action for every soul, but in his case it did actually work.

I think this is the way ahead for the NHS, and I would certainly volunteer to direct this kind of therapy. Indeed, I'd pay them.