Watching videos on YouTube or shopping online doesn’t make an internet addict. Internet addiction is when an individual doesn’t differentiate between the virtual world and his life. Social networking, gaming, internet porn, blogging are some of the addictions that are included in the list of internet addiction. Besides just the amount of time spent on the internet the way it is used is what makes an internet addict.
Symptoms of Internet Addiction:
Irrespective of the time spent online an internet addict finds it less. They crave to go online and browse the internet or do their favourite thing online such as play games or chat etc.
They will not stop even if they are under surveillance. Cutting back on the internet for them is like asking a chain smoker not to smoke.
One gets restless, throws tantrums, short-tempered when you cut out internet from their routine.
Their minds are constantly occupied with the thought of their previous online activity and when they will take it forward.
They can put their existing relationships in danger. For instance there have been many cases when a spouse has left his or her partner and children for someone they have online just two or three months back.
They will lie about their addiction.
Internet addiction is often used by people as a mode of relaxation – from stress at work, depression, frustration etc.
Physical Symptoms of the internet addicts:
They lack personal hygiene – they prefer to look shabby or dirty and be online than take a bath and look neat and clean.
Continued usage of laptops, computers and smartphones cause headaches, back-pain, insomnia and spondylitis.
Not to forget vision problems of different types.
They will either be obese or very thin. Some will eat junk on their table tops living off on fries, burgers and pizza while the others will not bother to eat at all.
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