What is actually internet and computer addiction?
This occurs when someone becomes obsessed with using internet or computer.
Internet Addiction, otherwise known as computer addiction, online addiction, or internet addiction disorder (IAD), covers a variety of impulse-control problems, including:
- Cybersex Addiction – compulsive use of Internet pornography, adult chat rooms, or adult fantasy role-play sites impacting negatively on real-life intimate relationships.
- Cyber-Relationship Addiction – addiction to social networking, chat rooms, and messaging to the point where virtual, online friends become more important than real-life relationships with family and friends.
- Net Compulsions – such as compulsive online gaming, gambling, stock trading, or compulsive use of online auction sites such as eBay, often resulting in financial and job-related problems.
- Information Overload – compulsive web surfing or database searching, leading to lower work productivity and less social interaction with family and friends.
- Computer Addiction – obsessive playing of off-line computer games, such as Solitaire or Minesweeper, or obsessive computer programming.
The most common of these Internet addictions are cybersex, online gambling, and cyber-relationship addiction.
How do people become addicted to the internet?
- to relieve unpleasant and overwhelming feelings
- You suffer from anxiety.
- You are depressed.
- You have any other addictions
- You lack social support
- You’re an unhappy teenager
Signs and symptoms of Internet addiction or computer addiction
- Losing track of time online.
- Having trouble completing tasks at work or home
- Isolation from family and friends.
- Feeling guilty or defensive about your Internet use.
Self-help tips for breaking your Internet addiction
- Recognize any underlying problems that may support your Internet addiction.
- Build your coping skills.
- Strengthen your support network
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