Internet addiction treatment

 

Internet

The Internet has become the focus of people’s attention more than anything else in their lives, and what stimulated this interest is the widespread use of computers and the Internet in homes; In the age of speed and technology, almost every home does not lack Internet connectivity and its requirements, and despite the advantages of the Internet; However, there are many negative aspects, among which is Internet addiction.

Internet addiction

Internet addiction is a recent pathological condition that emerged with the advent of the Internet, and is limited to Internet users only, and leads to a change in behaviors and behaviors.  American Psychologist if your Internet use exceeds thirty-eight hours per week.

Internet addiction falls within the scope of addiction in general, which is the habit of a person on a certain thing and using it for long periods without the ability to get rid of it or quit, and as a result of this addiction calls for neglect of personal life. and daily tasks.

Internet addiction symptoms

• Feeling anxious and upset when the Internet connection is interrupted or difficult to use.
•      Limit the focus of a person's conversation to the Internet and what is associated with it.
• Lack of interest in daily tasks, work and social relationships, and a preference for using the Internet.
• Neglecting problems and not solving them. As a result of the constant use of the Internet.
•      Disturbed sleep and interrupted wakefulness to use the Internet.
•      Escape from everyday problems and stresses of life.
•      Neglecting other hobbies and focusing on using the Internet. introversion

Internet addiction areas

• Access to chat sites and forums.
•      Instant messaging applications (Skype, Messenger, Whats App).
•      Follow news sites.
•   Watch porn movies.

Internet addiction treatment

Internet addiction can develop and its treatment needs a psychiatrist, but most people prefer not to resort to this solution, and among the best ways to get rid of addiction:

• Forcing the addict not to use the Internet every day of the week, the habit of reducing his use and limiting himself to the weekend, or delaying the use of the Internet for a while and giving preference to other priorities. 
•    For the addict to set external and involuntary restrictions and obstacles, such as: using the Internet an hour before going to work or school, until an appointment is set for him to stop using the network immediately. 
•    The addict is limited to a specific time to access and use the Internet.
•    abstain completely if its use is associated with certain areas; I love chatting and porn sites.
•    Make sure to organize your time.
•    The Internet addict is advised to integrate with others and try to stay with them as long as possible.

Other ways to get rid of internet addiction

• set specific restrictions when using a computer or the Internet; For example, it is possible to specify the purposes for which the Internet will be used and the number of hours that will be spent on the computer. 
• Get support from family or friends, setting a specific time for the use of the Internet by family or friends, and not allowing the specified time to be exceeded, and the person should also be forcibly removed from the computer and the Internet if this time expires
•     Avoid using the computer for recreational purposes, eliminating games from the computer, as well as staying away from social networks and other entertainment websites, for at least a month or two.