Gee, that doesn't sound familiar at all. I didn't spend a good part of a semester playing a MUD instead of going to classes ... It actually kept me from using the internet for several years. But yes, computer games by the barrel sometimes.

I've talked to my shrink a bit about this kind of behavior. It seems as if by engaging some particular part of my brain, it makes it easier for me to daydream, or something along those lines. Soothing myself. Eh, I'm still working on it.

Thank you for sharing; I honestly, truly appreciate it.