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What are the effects?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Dry eyes
Backaches
Severe headaches
Eating irregularities
Sleep disturbance
Some people who attempt to quiet
internet use had these symptoms:
anger, depression, relief, mood swings,
anxiety, fear, irritability, sadness,
loneliness, boredom, restlessness,
procrastination, and upset stomach
What is internet
addiction?
Internet addiction is an impulsive
control disorder, which is not related
to the use of an intoxicating drug,
but is correlated to pathological
Gambling.
How many people suffer from
Internet addiction?
What are the warning
signs of internet
addiction? Researchers suggest that 1 in 8 Americans
suffer from internet addiction.
Preoccupation with the internet
Use internet in increasing amounts Those observations are higher in China,
of time in order to achieve Taiwan, and Korea where 30 percent or
satisfaction. more of the population have issues with
Repeated, unsuccessful efforts to
internet.
control, cut back or stop Internet
use.
Feelings of depression.
Loss of significant relationship, job,
educational.
Use internet as a way to escape
from problems and reality.