What is Internet addiction disorder? How can it be dealt with?

Internet addiction disorder is a syndrome in which a person spends hours scrolling on the Internet without taking cognizance of their surroundings.

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This person may spend at least 3-4 hours on multiple web platforms on average, so much so that other aspects of their life get hampered.

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People who are addicted to the Internet may ignore daily tasks just to add another hour to their web scrolling routine

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Besides this, some people know about their condition but are unable to do anything about it owing to their massive dependency on the platform.

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Therefore, even when they are engaged in activities about real life, they are constantly thinking of ways of getting back to their Internet browsers.

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This constant dissociation gets in the way of other activities that you are expected to perform during the day. It also affects the relationships you share with other people.

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It is an issue that needs to be dealt with at the earliest. Several agencies provide therapy and counseling for Internet addiction.

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Although you can always seek professional help, there are also ways in which you can try to control your Internet addiction by yourself.

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One of how you can do that is by limiting internet usage over some time by exercising control. This won't happen in a day, however, with constant efforts it can easily be achieved.

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