Technology | internet Top Signs You're an Internet Addict When you know it's time to get a life By Neal Colgrass Posted Sep 6, 2009 5:05 AM CDT Copied The Seattle-based Internet addiction center ReSTART lists 11 possible signs that you may have a bad habit. Check off five, they say, and you're addicted. (Shutterstock) Do you just like reading Newser, or are you addicted to the Internet? Seattle-based Internet addiction center ReSTART lists the signs of a bad online habit: Heightened euphoria. Trolling through sites gives you your greatest thrill. Whiling away more hours. You look up and it's suddenly 2 am, when last night it was only midnight. Less self-control. Inability to shut down your computer is not a good sign. Ignoring friends and family. Don't get caught doing this in China. One 12-year-old boy received electric shock therapy in Beijing for spending 4 days at an Internet cafe. Lying about your surfing: If you have to hide it, it's a problem. To see the rest, click on the link below. Read These Next New Fox star, 23, misses first day after car troubles. White House rolls with Trump's 'daddy' nickname. Supreme Court ruling is a big blow to Planned Parenthood. Man accused of killing his daughters might be dead. Report an error