The core part of what I wrote was "need." If you believe you "need" as in "can't go without" a TV, in this example, then you probably should consider whether or not you may be addicted to consuming television.
Do this as an exercise: Which of these statements indicates that somebody may have a a problem?
- I need a cigarette
- I need a beer
- I need a TV
- I need to eat
- I need some water
- I need to relax
The last three are clearly real needs. The first two are addictive. TV isn't a literal need, so if you find yourself NEEDING it, you may have a problem.
