FM Anonymous

[Guest]

Hi my name is Chris and I'm addicted to Fishingminnesta.

I have to have the euphoric feeling I get when I log on.

I check for new posts like I change the channel with the remote.

I need help!!

[united jigsticker]

Hi Chris.

My name is Grant, and I too am addicted to FM.com.

[tightlines]

I'm Doug, and I am an FM addict! Quess that is the first step! LOL LOL

[SpikeRoberts]

"Hey man, you got some internet access, just a little man, come on man, I'll pay you next week, you know I'm good for it man..."

Hi. I'm Bob and I'm addicted to FM. OK, I took the first step, but that will be the last one. This site is too much fun...no way I'm quitting, even if it does ruin my life But of course, I can quit any time.

[Guest]

Actually, I always thought the 13th step was the best!!!

[Bobb-o]

Who needs to quit? i dont *twitch* have a friggin problem man *twitch twitch*. You are the one with the problem man *twitch*

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"They say tuna is brain food, I guess it's cuz it has so much dolphin in it and you know how smart they are"

[Guest]

I'm Jones'n for a new Post, Man...

My wife had the computer all weekend and I'm in the hurt-bag!!

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Chells

[Guest]

at first I was just checking posts 1 or 2 days per week, and now its 1 or 2 times per day. I thought it could never happen to me. I need help. so what lake is the meeting going to be on this week??

[Steve Foss]

Didn't you know? All these FM get-togethers are our FMA meetings.

[Mykal]

Hi my name is Mykal and I'm an FM addict. Hey that felt pretty good!

[icehousebob]

I'm Bob, and I don't have a problem. I can quit whenever I want. I quit four times yesterday. Reminds me of a friend who wondered whether his wife was faithful to him. She told him she had been faithful dozens of times.

[Guest]

you guys really do have a problem if you spend more time reading about somebody elses fishing trips instead of taking your own.

[The Chemist]

Hi my name is Peter, I'm am a huge addict of FM. I go into withdrawls on days that I can't acces it here at work. I wished I could have a penny for everytime I accessed the site. I would be rich. But I will settle for the enrichment in knowledge suppplied ot me from my FM Brothers and Sisters. And when the kids finally get old wnough to use the computer they too will become addicts. It's hereditary. The only time I don't have withdrawls is when I'm out on the lake. Even if I'm not catching alot I'm still enjoying the serenity of being out with a line in the water.

[Guest]

The first step is admitting you have a problem

[DARK30]

I plead INSANITY!...I'm crazy about it!

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cast,cast,cast,cast......

[Jim W]

You guys are not only right on, but are definitely cracking me up!!!

Jim W

[Guest]

That's exactly what I was going to say!!

[The Chemist]

Big dipper: I'm gonna have to introduce that here at work(My dept. here is neuro) maybe we can get it as a new therapy. Hey then I could claim that I have to spend more time on here for health reasons.

Did you get my e-mail?

[Shorthair Guy]

Hi, I am the Shorthair guy and I am also an FM addict. I realized it this weekend, Went to Kabetogama fishing and all I could think of was this forum. I came home and before I said Hi to the wife and kids I turned on the computer and went directly to FM. Do I really have a problem?

[Guest]

BAH-DA, BAH-DA, BAH-DA! Whew. I got my fix. I'm ok now.

[the big dipper]

The neuro science behind FM addiction:

FM typically enters the Brain through the eyes, (which are essentially elongate stems of the brain), From the optic nerve FM transmits to various brain pleasure centers including the mesolimbic dopamine system where it functions to stimulate secretion of the brains endogenous neurotransmitters dopamine,seretonin, anandamide,(release of endorphins has also been hypothesized) .

Experiments with FM addicts suggest that FM reduces the amount of corticotrophin-releasing factor (CRF) in the amygdala. Excess secretion of CRF is associated with abnormalities in the HPLA axis and depression. The rebound surge of CRF on ceasing FM activity is associated with increased vulnerability to stress and a withdrawal-reaction,... arguably one good reason not to stop FM use in the first instance.