Is internet addiction a concern in this day and age?!
Question: Are there any support groups and is one of your family members addicted? What can you do about it? Can this be a major concern in someone's life as they do not mix with real people?
Answers: Are there any support groups and is one of your family members addicted? What can you do about it? Can this be a major concern in someone's life as they do not mix with real people?
It is definitely an addiction. But in the grand scheme of things you have to wonder if it is as dangerous of a number of alternative addictions, like alcohol, drugs, excessive food or gambling...
I think mobile phones are as well.
It is an interesting question and one that a whole generation of people may have to seriously address in the near future.,
Internet and video game addiction is definitely a problem. Some people spend the entire day and night on the net or playing games and they don't eat properly or exercise as a result. I'm sure there is some sort of support group for this addiction.
Unfortunately Yes, I need help before it's too late I spend all day on a computer at work and all night on the net at home.
Soon we will only need delivery people to supply our essentials it's all getting out of hand.
It certainly is a real concern. There was a point in my life when I was only getting about six hours of sleep every two days. My health really began to suffer because of it.
I don't know if there are any support groups for it (outside of the internet,) but I was strong enough to force myself to step back and put my life back together. I'm still on a lot, but I imposed limits on myself just like a parent would a child.
Just typing in "internet addiction" into a search engine will bring up a lot of results offering ideas on how to "quit."
As for mixing with real people. LOL. ...I've gotten out of the house and into the rest of this nation more often *because* of my online friends. (Of course I NEVER go alone and follow all sorts of rules for internet meet up safety.) It has also broadened my opportunities to help out the local community. The people online are no less real than your flesh and blood family. ... It's all up to the individual on how they choose to spend their time online.