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02-23-2008, 02:22 AM
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A study recently submitted to the Journal of General Psychology determined that Harry Potter can be addictive, with fans of the series experiencing "withdrawal" after the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
After studying 4,000 Potter fans online, researchers found signs of addiction in 10 percent of the group, using a scale established for smoking in which they replaced cigarettes with Deathly Hallows. Participants considered "addicts" were those who: Quote:
… described spending more than four hours a day on Potter-related activities, experiencing interference with appetite and sleep patterns, engaging in less physical activity, having a lower sense of well-being and being more irritable after completing the series.
According to the study's lead researcher, Dr. Jeffrey Rudski, a psychology professor at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania: Quote:
An addiction is an addiction is an addiction. An addiction to a drug is no different than an addiction to Harry Potter or the Internet or pornography. Although it's not always a bad thing. There's a community that you get with Harry Potter that you don't get with heroin.
The study did find, however, that fans who used a creative outlet for their addiction – like fanfic writers and graphic designers – were the least likely to go through withdrawal symptoms that caused disruption in their day-to-day lives.
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02-23-2008, 02:25 AM
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| | Kelpie
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dude. it's so true.
ONLY 10%? They OBVIOUSLY did not interview people on this website.
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02-23-2008, 02:32 AM
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|  SoTS Royalty
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I totally agree with Yellow. I would be in that 10 % *counts how many hours she spends on here a week* I have withdrawal symptoms from this website while I'm away. It's odd but awesome!!
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02-23-2008, 02:34 AM
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| | Blast-Ended Skrewt
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Omg, I find that surprisingly unbelivable xD But I can agree, when DH came out i didnt sleep and only snacked on toast since i refused to drop the book!
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02-23-2008, 02:35 AM
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|  Pepper Pirate
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IT'S NOW OFFICIAL XD
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02-23-2008, 02:36 AM
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| | Firecrab
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WOW!! That is crazy! I guess I truly am addicted..now that they showed the symptoms  (like I dint know before  )
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02-23-2008, 02:37 AM
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| | Puffskein
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guilty as charged...100%.does anyone here know a potion to counter it?
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02-23-2008, 02:41 AM
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| | Jarvey
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It's finally OFFICIAL! *happy dance* gosh... my parents will be proud! I'm addicted to something! YAY! | |
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02-23-2008, 02:50 AM
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| | Puffskein
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Did opening this website not confirm that?!?!?
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02-23-2008, 02:55 AM
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| | Wrackspurt
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I always thought that was so obvious. Look at SS. lol. Glad it's confirmed though.  | |
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02-23-2008, 03:07 AM
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| | Veela
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psh. I'm definitely addicted!xD
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02-23-2008, 03:15 AM
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| Twins Evil Grin Gnome
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So true!!!
Only 10% ?
I had withdrawls one time
The day the book came out!
My parents wouldnt let me read it!!!
I was like going nuts! It was cruel!!
And I spent the next night sneeking off to go read it anyway!!
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02-23-2008, 03:19 AM
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|  MOErkling
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I truly am a addict, how very sad...But at least Im not alone! lol. thats kinda awesome, how they did that. and i agree with jikweasel90 lol.
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02-23-2008, 03:40 AM
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| | Selkie
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I am SOOO laughing, because I am SO addicted to Harry Potter.
And yes, I am experiencing Potter withdrawal! LOL
*is proud of it all, too* hahha
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02-23-2008, 04:15 AM
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| | Ramora
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Hahahaha! This is soooooo funny!!!!
Im sooooo in that 10%!!!!
Im usually always reading Harry Potter! I just read the books over and over (I promise, for me, it doesnt get old!) but I havent really had time so Ive been having withdrawl! lol
But dont worry! I have a normal life! I just like to read about Harry before I sleep! lol
(Wow! I sound like a complete freak-nerd-obsessed-ick!) 
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02-23-2008, 04:40 AM
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| | Puffskein
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NOOOOOOO REALLY? YEA THINK  | |
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02-23-2008, 05:12 AM
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| | Streeler
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Like DUH peope are addicted to harry potter. Like me, I think, eat, sleep, drink, revolve my life around and LOVE harry potter. So im an addict too!!!
harry potter harry potter harry potter IM harry potter NOT harry potter ADDICTED harry potter 
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02-23-2008, 05:19 AM
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| | Snidget
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wow thats interesting
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02-23-2008, 05:32 AM
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| | Puffskein
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Well, duh. Today I got in an argument with my fiance on something Harry Potter related...that just isn't normal.
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02-23-2008, 05:34 AM
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|  DMLEKappa
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I found that quite interesting. I am slightly addicted to HP. Hey slightly addictive is well, still addictive
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02-23-2008, 05:51 AM
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| | Billywig
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I'm definately addicted and probably suffering withdrawls.. Yeah.
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02-23-2008, 05:53 AM
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| | Chizpurfle
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Well DUH! I guess they didn't mess with interviewing us!
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02-23-2008, 07:01 AM
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| | Chizpurfle
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Thats odd but cool. I am so one of those people that are addictied. I also got in a fight with my husband today actuall about Harry Potter. But not haveing many withdrawls now that i'm writing FF's.
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02-23-2008, 07:27 AM
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| | Crumple-Horned Snorkack
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I have fights with my mom about how much time I'm on the internet. And most of that is on here, or HP-related sites. Does that make me addicted? 
Although, I have to say I think Buffy infiltrated my life first. But isn't it also said that addicts can often transfer their addictions to other things?
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