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Internet - Story of our Life!

 


Internet - Story of our Life!

Today, internet is considered as one of the largest sources of information that is used worldwide. People from across the globe communicate with each other through Internet. Whether it is watching a movie or catching up with an old friend, internet has made everything easier. Internet allowed us to be more productive by helping in our day to day activities. Unfortunately, many people are addicted to the Internet.

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The usage of internet has increased to a great extent that it started interfering in other key areas of life such as - education, work, and relationship, physical and emotional health. When internet becomes a priority, the individual no longer participate in life outside the  virtual world. Internet addiction is a compulsive disorder that interferes with normal living. It causes severe stress and relationship problems with family and friends. So, the question arises what causes Internet Addiction? It is hard to say what causes internet addiction. To understand how internet addiction causes, you should first compare it with different types of addictions such as drug addiction, relationship addiction etc. drug addicts feel normal, if their drug needs are fulfilled. Similarly, internet addict feel normal by surfing internet for longer periods. Internet addiction is a newer phenomenon and there is no clear definition of internet addiction. More research needs to be conducted to know the primary causes of internet addiction. The causes can vary with gender, age and personality. 

Some of the possible causes of internet addiction are - 

  • Social Influences 
  • Self-medication 
  • Emotional Patterns
  • Compulsive Behavior
  • Shyness
People who are shy find it difficult to interact with others and many develop internet addiction. They often feel that meeting people online is less intimidating than direct communication. Chat rooms and social media sites give them an opportunity to connect with others without facing the fear of direct communication.

People who spend hours on the internet start to see some negative effects in their lives. In a survey, it was found that internet addicts spend more than 60% of their time online. Addiction comes out as a compulsive need to engage in an activity that poses threat to other areas of life.

Some of the possible effects of internet addiction are - 
  • Relationship Issues
  • Isolation
  • Decreased Productivity
  • Disassociation and Instant Gratification 
  • Depression 
Now, if I may conclude this in a short note - Internet addiction refers to the compulsive need to stay online that interferes with normal life and may affect relationships. It can negatively affect personal relationships with beloved ones as well as causes negative impact on life. By spending hours on the internet, the development of social skills may be impacted negatively.

There are a number of ways to prevent and treat internet addiction. Some of the popular ways to treat internet addiction. Some of the popular ways to treat internet addiction are - psychotherapy, counselling support groups etc. The main objective of internet addiction treatment is to reduce the compulsion to use internet addiction and reach a point where the individuals uses internet as a 'Choice' and not 'Compulsion'.

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