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Take This Quiz to Find Out If You Have Internet Addiction

Posted By : Administrator Monday 10 Oct, 2016
Take This Quiz to Find Out If You Have Internet Addiction

Love the World Wide Web? Maybe a bit too much? Have you ever wondered if you have internet addiction? Answer the following questions to find out:

1.    Do you find yourself constantly spending more and more of your day online?

2.    Do you turn to activities on the Internet when you are feeling anxious, sad or trying to forget about a certain problem?

3.    Are you unable to reduce time spent on the Internet and feel moody, restless and distracted when you try to do so?

4.    Do you keep thinking about past Internet activity or when you’ll get a chance to surf websites, watch videos or update your social media?

5.    Do you feel compelled to use the Internet in the midst of another activity that requires your attention, such as work, crossing the road, or talking to another person?

If your answer to all or at least three of the questions was yes, then you probably are suffering from internet addiction. Even though this form of addiction does not involve a tangible object, people afflicted by it find that the effects are similar to substance addiction because it can affect sleep, diet, mood and concentration, and disrupt daily schedules. People who spend too much of their time online also find that it eventually affects their relationships with family, friends and co-workers, as they are often distracted, mentally absent or choose to miss out on gatherings and meetings to indulge in activities on the Internet.

With rapid advancements in technology, improper and unhealthy use of the Internet has become a growing phenomenon. It is a part of the larger umbrella of technology addiction and can be of various types. While some people tend to watch too many videos on YouTube or other websites, other are obsessed with playing or shopping online. Thus, it can lead to wastage of time, unnecessary spending and debt.

Safety is yet another aspect that is threatened when people are not careful about when and where they are browsing the Internet. The obvious dangerous scenarios are usage of devices while driving, crossing the road, etc. Apart from this, some users also tend to indulge in risky behaviour online, such as hacking into accounts, committing identity theft, stealing personal data, selling and buying illegal products, and gambling excessively. Adolescents are also at risk of being exposed to videos that are obscene, violent or improper for their age, which may have a long-lasting impact on their psyche.

The best characteristics of the Internet, i.e., easy accessibility and a mind-boggling variety of information are the same reasons that people become fixated by it so easily. Since internet addiction is similar in so many ways to all other types of substance addiction, so is the treatment for it. It is strongly advisable that people suffering from it reach out to trained psychologists and psychiatrists to help understand the addiction, treat the symptoms and manage withdrawal. At Catex Health, we have a large network of mental health professionals who can help you. By offering you consultations online, from the comfort of your home, we are giving you a chance to let the Internet change your life for the better this time. Click here to reach out to us or call at +91 9911775626.