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Are you concerned that your Internet use is affecting your social life? Take some time to think about your Internet use and ask yourself a few simple questions.
Are you spending more time than usual in online chat rooms and forums? Are you engaging in sexual activities such as cybersex online? Have you been spending a good deal of your time looking at pornographic web sites?
Have you noticed that you are spending more time with your "virtual friends" on social networking sites such as MySpace, Twitter and Facebook than you do with your regular friends and family?
Are you finding yourself surfing the Internet when you should be working? Is your Internet use getting you reprimanded at work?
Excessive computer use has been proven to cause a variety of physical issues. You could be developing vision problems, hearing problems caused by listening to music or playing video games too loudly and you may notice that you are suffering from fatigue and headaches more often.
Ergonomics can also be a large factor in your physical well-being. Increased back, neck and leg pain can become more prevalent and you may be putting yourself at risk for issues suck as carpal tunnel syndrome.
If these physical issues are a concern you may seriously consider getting tested or testing yourself for a possible Internet addiction.
There are tests you can take online that can help you determine whether you may be addicted to the Internet. A simple Google search for "Internet Addiction Test" will provide a variety of tests. If these tests show that you may have cause for concern, contacting a psychologist for advice will provide you with additional information and support.
Are you concerned that your Internet use is affecting your social life? Take some time to think about your Internet use and ask yourself a few simple questions.
Are you spending more time than usual in online chat rooms and forums? Are you engaging in sexual activities such as cybersex online? Have you been spending a good deal of your time looking at pornographic web sites?
Have you noticed that you are spending more time with your "virtual friends" on social networking sites such as MySpace, Twitter and Facebook than you do with your regular friends and family?
Are you finding yourself surfing the Internet when you should be working? Is your Internet use getting you reprimanded at work?
Excessive computer use has been proven to cause a variety of physical issues. You could be developing vision problems, hearing problems caused by listening to music or playing video games too loudly and you may notice that you are suffering from fatigue and headaches more often.
Ergonomics can also be a large factor in your physical well-being. Increased back, neck and leg pain can become more prevalent and you may be putting yourself at risk for issues suck as carpal tunnel syndrome.
If these physical issues are a concern you may seriously consider getting tested or testing yourself for a possible Internet addiction.
There are tests you can take online that can help you determine whether you may be addicted to the Internet. A simple Google search for "Internet Addiction Test" will provide a variety of tests. If these tests show that you may have cause for concern, contacting a psychologist for advice will provide you with additional information and support.
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