What is internet addicition?

What is internet addicition?

Internet addiction is when a person has a compulsive need to spend a lot of time on the Internet, to the point where other areas of life (such as relationships, work or health) are allowed to suffer. The person becomes dependent on using the Internet and needs to spend more and more time online to be fulfilled. 

Some Signs of Internet addiction

If they can’t go online, the user experiences unpleasant symptoms such as anxiety or depression.

The user spends a significant amount of time engaging in other activities related to the Internet such as online chat rooms, online video games, etc.

 

The user lacks of communication and interaction skills with real people.

The user may have financial, family and academic problems.