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Computer Addiction
Just as we have figured that nothing else could be added to our growing list of addictions, the modern age throws us yet another curve. Not only is the world of education and learning at our eye and finger level; the marvel is that we are in complete control. We go through the web, we direct the mouse, we chat to those far from our front door and some of us can't stop.
The computer, like other forms of educational devices, like the television can become the means of escaping boredom, fear, reality and responsibility. It has been found that those that are unemployed face a greater risk of becoming addicted to the computer, be it games or the net.
Cyberism or netaholism is no less life threatening than other addictions.
There is no chemical intake as with drugs or alcohol. Like sex and gambling
addiction the rush of using or acting out provides instant gratification.
This "rush" is the result of internal chemicals.
The following questions will help you determine if you or
someone you love is showing signs of addiction to the computer.
- Do you feel preoccupied with the internet (think about while off-line)?
- Do you feel a need to use the internet with increasing amounts of time
in order
to achieve satisfaction?
- Do you have an inability to control your internet or computer use?
- Do feel restless or irritable when attempting to cut down or stop Internet
use?
- Do you use the Internet as a way of escaping from problems or of relieving
a poor
mood (feelings of helplessness, guilt, anxiety, low self-esteem, lacking
self-confidence or depression)?
- Do you lie to family members or friends to conceal the extent of involvement
with
the Internet?
- Do you jeopardize or risk the loss of a significant relationship, job,
educational or
or career opportunity because of Internet activity?
- Do you keep returning even after spending an excessive amount of money
on
online fees?
- Do you go through withdrawal when off-line or not using the computer
(increased
anxiety, guilt, shame or depression)?
- Do you stay on-line longer than originally intended?
- Do you use the Internet to indulge in other addictions such as sex and/or gambling?
If you can answer three or more of these questions you may be suffering an addiction. Like all other addictions the results of not seeking recovery may end up in the dependency growing progressively worse. If you need assistance, seek further information on EFT and ERT.
Emotional Freedom Techniques and Emotional Release Therapy can be beneficial in helping to overcome addictions. Nutrition also plays a part in your recovery.
For a free 15 minute consultation contact:
Kallie P. Miller, R.N., EFT-CC, 1-519-471-6234. London, Canada.
Both of these techniques may be facilitated over the telephone.
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