How to Get Rid of Internet Addiction

Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD) indicates to pathological and compulsive Internet usage. The criteria for this disorder are similar to those for sub­stance abuse disorders.

IAD is different from Pathological Computer Use (PCU), a condition where someone is pathological about anyting about computers, and includes uses that are not social in their nature.

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The following questionnaire is used for assessing IAD in a large initial study of this problem. Try answering the following questions. If you say "YES" to any four or more of the 10 - You could be diagnosed as suffering from IAD.

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1. Are you feel restless when attempting to reduce or stop your online usage?
2. Are you going online to escape problems or relieve feelings such as helplessness, guilt, anxiety or depression?
3. Are you preoccupied with the Internet or online services and always think about it even when while offline?
4. Are you risking losing a significant relationship, job, or educational or career opportunity because of your online use?




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5. Are you suffering from increased depression, moodiness, or irritability?
6. Can you control your online usage?
7. Do you keep on returning even after spending too much money on online fees?
8. Do you stay online longer than originally intended?
9. Does spending time online gives you emmence satisfac­tion?
10. If your mom calls you for dinner - you say you'll join in 10 minutes - and donot keep your words.

How To Recover From Online Addiction

1. Use alarm or timer that tracks usage. Set a time and if alarm buzzes - STOP using internet.
2. Use internet in presence of your family members.
3. Have radio or TV program on that regularly mentions the time of day.
4. Change habbits - when you feel like browsing - go for a walk in fresh air.
5. Take a long holiday.
6. Finish your work first then surf only if needed.
7. Get other interests, hobbies, and passions.
8. Call your friends.