I'm here this week to talk about an issue, maybe not so seriously, that is becoming more and more relevant and serious every day. That issue is Internet addiction. With the surge of new technology, apps, websites, and such we've had over the last few years, there are more ways and reasons than ever for people to view things electronically. And with all of these new opportunities, it is now easier for people to become addicted to the Internet. As someone who has displayed a lot of the signs I will be getting to shortly, I can tell you that this issue is very real and can even affect your everyday life if you let it. That's why I wanted to get this out there now, to warn you guys before it's too late. Because while I may be beyond saving, there could still be hope for you.

So without further ado, here are some of the tell-tale signs that you may be addicted to the Internet. (Side note: I'm just talking Internet in general here, not social media, because I could definitely do without all of that.)

Going on the Internet is the first thing you do when you wake up in the morning,

And the last thing you do before you go to bed at night.

You go to check Facebook or Tumblr "real quick" and end up wasting an hour (usually more) of your day.

You use Google so much that you absentmindedly go to the site every time you open the Internet even though it's not what you're on there to do.

You should seriously just consider buying stock in Google, you're that reliant on it.

What did you even do before Google existed?

It would take you weeks to sort through all of the different websites you have saved as 'Favorites'.

Or I guess whatever those are called on non-Internet Explorer browsers. Don't judge...

It doesn't matter what you're doing--watching TV, working on homework, eating, cleaning--eventually all roads lead you to the Internet.

Yeah, good luck finishing that homework.

Having a slow Wi-Fi connection is the bane of your existence, especially when you actually have important things to do.

But having no Wi-Fi or 4G, especially for a long period of time, is almost unbearable.

I mean, how else are you supposed to look up that familiar actor in the movie you're watching?

You could give up almost anything else before you'd give up the Internet.

I would give up chocolate, ice cream, and TV before I gave up Internet--and that's saying something.

Finding out if there's Wi-Fi and/or what the password is is one of your first priorities when you go someplace new.

You would hate for someone to see your incredibly lengthy and random browser history.

You're constantly referencing things you see on Facebook, Tumblr, Pinterest, etc.

And most of the time no one knows what you're even talking about.

When you're looking for something to do, it's always one of your go-to's.

You just feel so lost whenever you don't have your laptop, phone, or any other way to get on the Internet.

Finally, your constant use of the Internet has gotten in the way of daily activities like eating and showering.

So, there you have it. If you recognize any of these signs in yourself, you just might have a little problem with the Internet, too. But don't fret, there is still time for you to kick this bad habit...after you're finished with this article.