How To Deal With Internet Addiction

 

Since the inception of internet connectivity a few decades ago, the world has recorded tremendous growth in how business is conducted. This dramatic growth is particularly attributed to the way it has enhanced the way people across the globe transact business with the aid of internet connectivity through online trading and general interaction. However, this frequent use of internet has its danger that if not properly dealt with can lead to an addiction that in the long run poses a great risk to its consumers globally. According to experts who have carried out extensive research on the dangers of internet, many consumers end up developing psychological dependency and connection to the friends they get on their social network platforms at the expense of other relevant chores and duties, resulting into a more dire situation that may require medication to avert.

Signs of internet addiction to consumers.

1.    Extreme preoccupation with the activities online. (This is basically a situation when someone is totally unable to control their presence online)

2.    This is when the consumer spends a better part of his time on the internet at the expense of other relevant activities.

3.    When the consumer starts experiencing serious symptoms such as depressive disorders, grumpiness and general depression especially when intending to reduce the online presence.

4.    When one spends more time on the internet beyond the stipulated time.

5.    When online activities starts interfering with your normal day to day chores.

6.    When the internet user becomes dependent on online activities at the general expense of their jobs and academic activities.

What is basically affected during internet addiction?

Generally, most people who are addicted to internet spend a better part of productive time surfing the internet at the expense of their immediate and important people in their lives such as family and close friends and are on most cases deemed to be culturally disturbed than the normal guys on the streets. According to surveys conducted by relevant organizations on internet addiction, majority of the people who are completely dependent on the internet live in denial and a big number of them suffer from self esteem disorders or are very much concerned about the general disapproval in the society in general, this may in the long run graduate into a bigger situation that may result to anxiety or depression.

How can someone get help?

The best way to treat internet addiction is for the victims to first accept they have a serious problem that requires immediate attention. After acceptance, there are various institutions or consultants, who are well trained in the field of addiction who can treat the problem at a fee. Even though the overall costs are high and unreachable for most families, the effort is no doubt bring about the much needed change in the victims lifestyle in general.