The long-term fix is, as others have suggested, identifying the emotional void that is driving the behavior and learning to satisfy it, instead of distracting yourself with the internet.
Some tactics which may help in the short-term:
1. Delete bookmarks and shortcuts on your desktop
2. Switch back to dial-up if you have broadband
3. Edit your hosts file so that if you manually enter your favorite sites in your browser address bar, it leads nowhere (basically, on Windows the hosts file is a system file that controls access to websites, google "editing windows hosts file")
4. If you are addicted to forums and get caught up in flamewars, use your real name (this is highly motivating in terms of avoiding getting into stupid pointless arguments)
5. Use an RSS reader for sites that provide RSS feeds, so that you do not have to actively check for site updates
6. Move computer to least pleasant corner of house. Maybe next to kitty litter box or kitchen garbage can. You'll still be able to sit down and pay bills, deal with emails, etc. but you will not want to stay there all night!
Hope this helps!
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