Internet addiction is impulse control disorder that does not involve use of any drug and it is quite similar to pathological gambling. Internet addicts develop an emotional attachment to on-line friends and get addicted to activities they create on the Internet addiction is an impulse control disorder that does not involve use of any drug and it is quite similar to pathological gambling.

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INTERNET ADDICTS DEVELOPED

Internet addicts develop an emotional attachment to on-line friends and get addicted to activities they create on the computer screens. Similar to other addictions, those suffering from Internet addiction use the virtual fantasy world to connect with real people through the Internet, as a substitution for real-life human connection, which they are unable to achieve normally. Whenever Internet addict feel overwhelmed, stressed, depressed, lonely or anxiou, they use the Internet to seek solace and scape.

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SYMPTOMS OF INTERNET ADDICTION

Symptoms of Internet addiction include Feeling guilyt, ashamed, anxious, or depressed as a result of on-line behavior, Failed attempts to control behavior, Neglecting sleep to stay online, Weight gain or loss, backaches, headaches, carpal tunnel syndrome, Withdrawing from other pleasurable activities, Internet Addiction, otherwise known as computer addiction, on-line addiction, or Internet addiction disorder , covers a variety of impulse-control problems like CYber-Relationship Addiction, Net Compulsions, Information Overload, Computer Addiction.

Internet addiction seems to respond well to cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) This type of therapy focuses on changing patterns of thinking and beliefs that are associated with and trigger anxiety. The basis of cognitive behaviour therapy is that beliefs trigger thoughts, which then trigger feelings and produce behaviours.

Consult with your doctor for further information and referral.

There are also Internet addiction support groups available that may help treat your addiction.