Can You Get Addicted To The Internet?

by **NightCrawler** » Sun May 21, 2006 1:42 pm

This Reuters story via News.com reports that some people believe in Internet addiction, even though it has yet to be officially classified as a true addiction. According to one doctor, as many as 10 percent of Internet users could experience addiction. Here is a snip:

Signs and symptoms of Internet addiction include a general disregard for health and appearance; sleep deprivation due to spending so much time online; and decreased physical activity and social interaction with others. Dry eyes, carpal tunnel syndrome, and repetitive motion injuries of the hands and fingers are common. Internet addicts may also get the "cyber shakes" when off line, exhibiting agitation and typing motions of the fingers when not at the computer.

Full Story HERE.

by **Twister026** » Sun May 21, 2006 2:21 pm

Thank god I play a sport , or I would be addicted.

by **Sabres** » Sun May 21, 2006 2:34 pm

Originally posted by Twister026
Thank god I play a sport , or I would be addicted.

Same here. Sports and school keep me offline.

by **Samurai512** » Sun May 21, 2006 2:57 pm

Thank god my computer is not really good. Im happy i breakdance and go out

Haha

by **Twister026** » Sun May 21, 2006 2:57 pm

you tell em brotha

^^^

by **Gen. Ouch** » Sun May 21, 2006 6:24 pm

boy am i glad i can't get laid while on the computer(not yet anyway), i'd never go out.

by **SavageParrot** » Sun May 21, 2006 6:57 pm

Yay it's a condition! Now I have an excuse for being a useless wastrel...

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