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Definition of internet addiction disorder

Internet addiction disorder is relatively a new term that was supported by some parties and criticized by others. The point of the debate was whether internet addiction is really a disorder or just a habit of over using a new technology. However, we don’t really care about who is right, what we care about is letting you know why you overuse the internet and how to get over it.

How to know if I suffer from internet addiction disorder

Although we won't argue if internet addiction is really a disorder, you may still consider the following as symptoms of overuse or incorrect use of the internet:

• You spend very long time on the internet
• You may stay online in-spite of suffering bad consequences (e.g having no time to study or even losing your job)
• You feel irritable when you try to reduce your use of internet
• You stay online longer than what you planned
• You depend on internet to get rid of bad moods

Why am I addicted to the internet?

Again there was a debate about that point, so what we will discuss here are some reasons that could result in overuse of the internet:

• External dependency and internet addiction :just like any other addiction, external dependency is a big factor. It is the state of total dependence on an external factor in order to feel happy or to escape bad mood.
• Internet addiction and the need for socializing: sometimes the real cause for internet addiction is just a real need for socializing, by way of chatting online excessively.
• Internet addiction for means of escape: some people overuse the internet just to escape from their problems. Usually those people have other problems that they don’t want to face. Therefore, they use the internet in order to forget about them

Other types of addiction that may skip unnoticed

The problem with internet addiction is that its not in the spot lights nor its regarded as dangerous as other types of addiction. This allows this type of addiction to escape unnoticed in most cases. The same happens with love addition which is being unable to live without a loving partner nor tolerating being alone. Love addiction is very dangerous, in my book How to get over anyone in few days i described how can love addiction prevent people from recovering after breakups, force them to fall in love with the wrong persons and prevent them from having a healthy relationship.

Keeping an eye on such addictions that are usually not noticed by the most can help you have a healthier life style and a better life.

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Did that help?

Well I overuse internet, tell me how to get over it?

Yes, but i want to know more about external dependancy?

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