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ADDICTION -- ONLINE COMMUNICATIONS
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For help24/7, reach out the World Wide Web. A variety of chat boards and other means of cyber-communications can help link people up for fellowship during their recovery. First, depending upon the means of communication, most generally offer the user the key or type in comments, questions, share ideas, ask for help, cry on cyber-shoulders, etc. pretty much instantly. Ask the moderator or person in charge of the site (usually listed on the Contact Us page) for help. Second, when typing responses, do not use capital letters. That means shouting to some people and they may take offense.
And third, be leery of sharing images. They can be altered and re-used by anyone. Sceneic shots may be fine to share, like the recovery places to visit (public parks, scenic drives, etc). However, think twice before sharing family photos online with strangers. Ask permission if others are in the shots too, before sharing. If you don't have their permision, don't share -- general rule of thumb.
ONLINE SAFETY TIPS : Don't disclose personal information or anything that makes you uncomfortable.
Many people feel they have the right to ask anything and plunge right on. Ignore them, use your delete button or simply say that you're not comfortable discussing "that" right now. If all else fails, move on to another forum, message board or other cyber-location and leave that one alone for awhile. Don't lie. Part of the recovery is facing denial and no more lies. So if you're not comfortable telling the truth, stop. Don't lie, just stop.
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Addiction, One Of Life' s Paths
