Signs of Internet addiction
According to the American Psychiatric Association, Internet addiction can include three or more of the following:
The user needs to spend ever-increasing amounts of time online to feel the same sense of satisfaction.
If they can’t go online, the user experiences unpleasant withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, moodiness and compulsive fantasising about the Internet. Using the Internet relieves these symptoms.
The user turns to the Internet to cope with negative feelings such as guilt, anxiety or depression.
The user spends a significant amount of time engaging in other activities related to the Internet (such as researching internet vendors, internet books).
The user neglects other areas of life (such as relationships, work, school and leisure pursuits) in favour of spending time on the Internet.
The user is prepared to lose relationships, jobs or other important things in favour of the Internet.
According to the American Psychiatric Association, Internet addiction can include three or more of the following:
The user needs to spend ever-increasing amounts of time online to feel the same sense of satisfaction.
If they can’t go online, the user experiences unpleasant withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, moodiness and compulsive fantasising about the Internet. Using the Internet relieves these symptoms.
The user turns to the Internet to cope with negative feelings such as guilt, anxiety or depression.
The user spends a significant amount of time engaging in other activities related to the Internet (such as researching internet vendors, internet books).
The user neglects other areas of life (such as relationships, work, school and leisure pursuits) in favour of spending time on the Internet.
The user is prepared to lose relationships, jobs or other important things in favour of the Internet.
Signs of Internet addiction
According to the American Psychiatric Association, Internet addiction can include three or more of the following:
The user needs to spend ever-increasing amounts of time online to feel the same sense of satisfaction.
If they can’t go online, the user experiences unpleasant withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, moodiness and compulsive fantasising about the Internet. Using the Internet relieves these symptoms.
The user turns to the Internet to cope with negative feelings such as guilt, anxiety or depression.
The user spends a significant amount of time engaging in other activities related to the Internet (such as researching internet vendors, internet books).
The user neglects other areas of life (such as relationships, work, school and leisure pursuits) in favour of spending time on the Internet.
The user is prepared to lose relationships, jobs or other important things in favour of the Internet.
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