2. OUTLINE
What is addiction?
What is internet addiction?
Types of internet addiction?
Take a Test
What are the effects?
Overcoming internet addiction?
4. What is internet addiction?
Internet addiction
disorder refers to the
problematic use of the
Internet, including the
various aspects of its
technology, such as
electronic mail (e-mail)
and the World Wide
Web.
18. Physical Effects
Overuse internet can lead to sedentary lifestyles, weight
gain and a deterioration in physical fitness. Other
symptoms can include carpal tunnel syndrome, dry eyes,
migraine headaches, a poor personal hygiene and
backaches.
19. Depression
Surfing the internet can expose a 'dark side' of the
soul, with online addicts more likely to be depressed.
Psychologist found the longer people spent on
websites, the more unhappy they were. Those worst
affected are both depressed and addicted, possibly
because they are substituting the net for normal social
activities.
20. Sleep Disorder
Overuse internet can contribute to sleep disorder.
computer use among adolescents was associated with later
bed times, later waking times, less restful sleep and an overall
decrease in sleep. The use of computers before bedtime
causes insomnia because of the light from screen.
21. Social Effects
Internet addiction affects social life. They might present
some emotions such as withdrawal, feeling angry, tense,
or depressed when the Internet is not available, excessive
Internet use, resulting in a loss of time, (which is a very
precious thing), mood swings, including arguments, lying,
isolation, fatigue, and poor achievement of goals.
22. The effects of Internet on
Children
Internet can be dangerous,
and there are harmful effects
when misused -- potentially,
inflicting social and
psychological damage on
children and pushing them into
leading isolated, antisocial lives
in a virtual world away from real
life. And internet addiction
affects negatively his or her
scholastic performance,
relationship with the family and
psychological health.
26. 2. Use the chart below to decide if you are
addicted to the Internet.
• 10 or less hours:not addicted. Good job.
• 11-15 hours:not an addiction yet. You just need
to cut down on your time.
• 16-25 hours: Somewhat addicted.
• 26+:you are Extremely addicted
27. 3. If you are on the Internet for an excessive
amount of time, you will need to find
substitute activities such as reading, writing, or
exercise to distract you from the Internet.
28. 4. Slowly shorten the amount of time you
allow yourself on the Internet.
• Set a timer if necessary.
29. 5. Reduce to 2 hours per day or less and get on
with the remainder of your life.
30. 6. If you still have difficulties, you may need
professional assistance.
