Secret Addiction Addictions are present in almost all of us. Whether it's a chemical dependence, or simply talking on the phone, they can start to control your life before you can even realize what is happening. Just a couple of years ago, I had a problem peeling myself away from a certain activity. As odd as it may sound, my own computer dominated my life. I remember the situation quite clearly. In the typical day, I would return home from school at around 3:00 or so. You see, most kids would set their backpack down in their bedroom, head to the kitchen and grab a snack. On the other hand, I was different. The second I walked through the door,