When we think of addiction, we often think of alcohol or drug addiction. Can someone really have a Computer Addiction?
So what is a Computer Addiction? Wikipedia defines Computer Addiction as a mental illness which causes the excessive use of computers to the extent that it interferes with daily life.
As with anything; moderation is the key. We seem to take things to the excess and cause ourselves problems.
Many jobs require computer use. Some people are on a computer all day at work.
So when does computer use become an addiction?
When using the computer dominates a person’s life there is a problem.
Characteristics of addictive behavior:
- Poor control over the behavior
- Preoccupation with the behavior
- Withdrawal symptoms
- Continuing the behavior despite negative consequences
- Denial
Reference:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_addiction
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Addiction
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18399706
