Symptoms of Internet Addiction
Internet addiction may be associated with physical and emotional signs.
Some of the physical signs of Internet addiction disorder include:
Headache, neck-ache or backache.
Dry eyes or other sight problems.
Carpal tunnel syndrome (disorder of the sensitivity or movement of a part of the hand due to compression of the median nerve).
Insomnia.
Weight change, due loss of eating habits and/or giving up physical activity.
Lack of personal hygiene (for example, not bathing in order to stay connected).
The emotional signs of Internet addiction disorder include:
Continuous thoughts about the activity that is being carried on the Internet.
Euphoria on using the computer.
Anxiety and stress when the Internet cannot be used.
Feelings of guilt due to having been connected for longer than was wished or not having been able to carry out an activity that was planned.
Isolation.
Alarm Signals of Internet Addiction
The following signs can make one suspect that someone has an addiction to the new technologies:
Worsening of academic performance.
Sleep problems.
Withdrawal from leisure activities, like sport or going out with friends.
Worsening of family relationships.
Excessive anger when the connection fails or is very slow.
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Published: 16 October 2019
Updated: 16 October 2019
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