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blog entry on dangers of net addiction​

Answer 1

Psychological Effects of Internet Addiction Disorder may include:

·       Depression

·       Dishonesty

·       Feelings of guilt

·       Anxiety

·       Feelings of Euphoria when using the Computer

·       Inability to Prioritize or Keep Schedules

·       Isolation

·       No Sense of Time

·       Defensiveness

·       Avoidance of Work

·       Agitation

·       Mood Swings

·       Fear

·       Loneliness

·       Boredom with Routine Tasks

·       Procrastination

Physical Effects of Internet Addiction Disorder may include:

·       Backache

·       Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

·       Headaches

·       Insomnia

·       Poor Nutrition (failing to eat or eating in excessively to avoid being away from the computer)

·       Poor Personal Hygiene (e.g., not bathing to stay online)

·       Neck Pain

·       Dry Eyes and other Vision Problems

·       Weight Gain or Loss

Some of the more common psychological treatments of Internet Addiction Disorder include:

·       Individual, group, or family therapy

·       Behavior modification

·       Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

·       Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

·       Equine Therapy

·       Art Therapy

·       Recreation Therapy

·       Reality Therapy