Internet
addiction.
The
Internet is a wild and wonderful place which has forever changed the way we
live, learn, and work – but when a person can’t find a balance between their
time online and their time offline, it can mean problems. There is no one definition for internet addiction;
however, it is generally agreed upon that people who are addicted to the
Internet have trouble filling personal and professional obligations because of
their online activities, and their use of the Internet causes strain on
relationships with family and friends. People who are addicted to the Internet often
experience negative emotions or withdrawal symptoms when their Internet access
is restricted.
There
are 5 tipes of internet addiction.
Cybersexual: Cybersex and Internet
porn
Net compulsions: Online gambling,
shopping, or stock trading
Cyber-relationships: Social media,
online dating, and other virtual communication
Gaming: Online game playing
Information Seeking: Web surfing or
database searches.
Just because you use the Internet a lot – watch a lot of YouTube videos, shop online frequently, or like to check social media does not mean you suffer from Internet Addiction Disorder. The trouble comes when these activities start to interfere with your daily life. In general, Internet Addiction Disorder is subdivided into varying categories. The most commonly identified categories of Internet Addiction include gaming, social networking, email, blogging, online shopping, and inappropriate Internet pornography use.
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