Effects of internet addiction:
Computer or Internet Addiction is a growing problem and is increasing with time, as now increasing number of people have access to computer and internet. The problem is more pronounced among children and teens.
 Excessive use of computer and internet is often results in

The first thing they do when they wake up in the morning is go on their smartphone or computer for at least of half an hour. They arrive at home and spend most of the day on the computer surfing the web into the early hours of the morning.
They go on the same websites over and over again, just waiting for new content show up.
Internet addition results in personal, family, academic, financial, and occupational problems that are characteristic of others addictions. Impairments of real life relationships are disrupted as a result of excessive use of the internet.

Internet: A serious addiction?

      A person who spends more than eight hours a day on the Internet may be considered as an Internet addicts. I believe people who are addicted to Internet have a serious problem just like other human additions. Internet addiction can cause not only behavior problems but also physical damage. According to Institute for Addiction Recovery Internet addiction is described as an impulse control disorder, which does not involve use of intoxicating drug and is very similar to pathological gambling. Even though Internet addiction is not a toxic it may cause similar psychological effects like drug addiction. Here are some effects that Internet addiction can cause:

·        * No control on their behavior to do other activities

·         *Spend more time alone lack of socializing face to face

·         *Spend too much time on the Internet and not doing other necessary things like going to the movies, going to a restaurant, sharing with family, etcetera

·         *If quitting this addiction some people can feel anger, depression, anxiety, fear, irritability, sadness, loneliness, and other symptoms

This addiction is a serious problem that should be treated as other serious addictions. For these important reasons I think using Internet too much can be a very serious addiction.

Do you think the Internet is a positive or negative influence?

     Many people say that the Internet is a negative influence. But the way I see it, the Internet is a positive influence because many things can be done easier and in a shorter time. You can also find the information you want in different languages. Moreover, you can have the opportunity of learning about the topic you would like to learn, such as languages, sports, cooking, gardening, painting, and so on. Therefore, you have a big world in your hands. That`s why I consider the Internet a positive influence. The only thing you need to keep in mind is to use it to do really important things. That way, you will take the best advantage of it.

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Internet and Other Addictions

I know a lot of people that refuse to accept their addictions, but they spend the whole day looking at a screen.

However; internet is not the only addiction that could harm us...

If you are one of those how waste your valuable time doing NOTHING on the web or have any other addition, i urge you to first face that problem, and then try to find a solution. 

My Internet Addiction Score...

HAVE YOU EVER QUIZZED YOURSELF? 

I hadn't either until today, and here is the results :

My Internet Addiction Score: 51%You show some clear signs of internet addiction. You are not a complete addict, however. Try to work on putting limits to your internet usage and devote your attention to other things.

In my opinion, internet additions are up-to date.

Families, relationships, marriages, jobs have been affected, so people need to wake up to put in orders priorities.

if you think  something could be done give the first step; test yourself,  recognize your reality and  change it.

do it NOW!        http://www.gotoquiz.com/do_you_have_internet_addiction

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