social media addiction?

[msn]

So I was an operator on a chat that gets published on tv. Ever since I was even an operator (they are volunteers btw) I just joined along to see my name on the sceen because I thought it was cool. I eventually became known as "famous" to some people because of it. But when I became an operator it changed into something way more than just looking cool every night. Ever since I started using this show and joining the chat in August, I haven't missed a night...I said I was dedicated to it haha.

But I recently just found out that Tuesday might have been the last night it will ever be on again! And I feel like im dead inside, no joke I really miss it I just, don't know what to do now! I pretty much built my life around it and it became a part of me and what my life is like. I liked the fact that I have the power to kick and ban other users off and I was one of the authority of the chat. I just miss it so much and it's only been gone for 3 days! I want it back so much! Im going crazy here; I actually emailed like 50 questions to the station asking them why it's stopping.

I know it's probably for the best though. When I did use it night after night, I would only get 6 hours or less of sleep because that's the time the show ended here. I didn't sleep good during the night either, and I did pick up every disease going around school (im a senior on top of all that) and I also missed out on some fun Friday nights (only during the week. the show wasn't on weekends) So I know that it's probably for the best...but I just hate the way it feels right now! I want it back so much it hurts :'( Someone recently told me that it will be back in the spring, but you still can't believe what people say...

So how do I get over this? Did that sound like social media addiction? I just miss it :'( Im a girl too btw, not some pussy teenage boy crying over this lol

 

[Bill C]

This is the perfect time for you to do a career assessment and discover other options. You've developed a lot of skills doing this and it's not something just anyone can do. My own experience was after a tour, I would feel exhausted and let down, but then, I realized that I had to prepare for my next 'show'. I was a guitarist since I was a kid and being 'on stage' can be addictive with all the attention and stuff.

But I learned that I don't always have to be on stage and that I can support and encourage others to develop their skills as well. Then, it's show time for them. I went from being on stage to being the recording engineer and made use of my skills for other people.