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10 Signs You May Have A Netflix Problem...Addiction

Let's face it, we've all been there.

Ainsley Kraus
Feb 29, 2016
Cardinal Stritch University
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10 Signs You May Have A Netflix Problem...Addiction
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Those short 20 seconds of deciding to watch another episode or actually doing something with your life can be the current dilemma for any Netflix addict.

1. Binge-watching an entire series in under a week...or even a weekend.

I can't be the only one that watched "OITNB" in a weekend, right?

2. Telling yourself "just one more episode."

Because it will always be "just one more."

3. Starting too many series at once and having a fear of never finishing them all.

More than two series makes my anxiety level rocket.

4. Encountering the dreadful "Are you still watching?" message.

When will Netflix realize that I am always still watching?

5. Even though you're stressed about assignments, tests or even life, you still find a way to fit Netflix in.

*Stressfully watches Netflix*

6. Netflix knows you when your "recommended" queue becomes strangely specific.

The "Since you watched this" section is your best friend.

7. Knowing more about a fictional character's life than your own.

Such as who dated who, family problems, birthday, favorite food...

8. Believing that you are a part of the show

Yes, I believe that I am a doctor at Seattle Grace Hospital, who wants to know?

9. When going to the bathroom, getting food or anything that separates you from the couch seems like an exercise.

Because anything more than arms length is not important.

10. Going into an almost mourning state when you finish a series.

Asking yourself "What am I going to do now?"

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