Internet Addiction

[PpsJennifer]

Hi my name is Jennifer, I am studying IAD ( Internet Addiction Disorder). I would like some feed back on this issue ie Is it real? Have you ever heard of IAD before now? Have you personally experienced IAD before ( You, a family member or a friend) If you have how did it affect you/them? And what did you/they do to get help?

 

[TheManeki]

You mean besides obsessively posting on and reading CF?

 

[selfinflikted]

Never heard of the disorder before. I suppose the internet, much like anything else in life, can become addicting. I've noticed myself not watching as much tv anymore in lieu of surfing the 'net. The internet is more interactive than tv, and provides me with the same, if not more, entertainment - especially this site

 

[m9lc]

I spend a lot of time on the internet... I wouldn't call it an addiction, though. It's just a way to pass the time. If I have anything to do besides surf the net, I generally do that.

 

[Ave Maria]

Yes, Internet Addiction is for real. I would bet that many people on CF suffer from it.

 

[The Nihilist]

I kind of feel that IAD is doctorspeak for "this guy is a loser." But that's just me.

 

[.Sabre.]

Everyone has a problem....that's what they say nowadays. People love saying others have a problem.

 

[Steezie]

The internet itself is not addictive. It does not physically change your body beyond your body's natural capacity to change. It may produce more endorphins and serotonin when you use it, but no more than are produced with any pleasurable activity.

People may become psychologically dependent on the Internet, but by the same coin they may become psychologically dependent on almost anything. The Internet is not addictive.

 

[.Sabre.]

The internet itself is not addictive. It does not physically change your body beyond your body's natural capacity to change. It may produce more endorphins and serotonin when you use it, but no more than are produced with any pleasurable activity.

People may become psychologically dependent on the Internet, but by the same coin they may become psychologically dependent on almost anything. The Internet is not addictive.

Yes, you can become psychologically dependent on anything.

 

[AuraTwilight]

The internet can be addictive, but no more than anything else.

 

[Foolish_Fool]

Out of all the addictions you can have, this would be one of the best. At least on the internet you learn things, are exposed to new ideas, and it's interactive.

I religiously check sites like Digg, ICANHASCHEEZBURGER, Newgrounds, CF, YouTube etc... in my free time. It's just the best alternative. It's like reading, watching tv, listening to music, and playing games all rolled into one.

Granted, too much of anything is always bad. Heck, if you breath to heavily you'll get dizzy.

 

[The Nihilist]

Everyone has a problem....that's what they say nowadays. People love saying others have a problem.

Mine is that I am much too handsome for my own good.

 

[Imperialist]

I know a friend, "Tsilairepmi", we'll call him, who is seeing a counselor for it.

 

[selfinflikted]

Mine is that I am much too handsome for my own good.

Pics, or it didn't happen.

 

[scraparcs]

I've destroyed my life in many ways with excessive internet usage. What that means in terms of IAD I don't know, but it's really been horrible.

 

[PpsJennifer]

I know a friend, "Tsilairepmi", we'll call him, who is seeing a counselor for it.

What was it that made him decide to get counseling? And is it online or offline?

 

[.Sabre.]

What was it that made him decide to get counseling? And is it online or offline?

I think Imperialist is joking.....

 

[PpsJennifer]

Never heard of the disorder before. I suppose the internet, much like anything else in life, can become addicting. I've noticed myself not watching as much tv anymore in lieu of surfing the 'net. The internet is more interactive than tv, and provides me with the same, if not more, entertainment - especially this site

Do you think the fact that it is interactive is what perhaps could make it addictive?

 

[PpsJennifer]

Yes, Internet Addiction is for real. I would bet that many people on CF suffer from it.

What would you look for in a person to draw that conclusion?

 

[PpsJennifer]

Everyone has a problem....that's what they say nowadays. People love saying others have a problem.

What about those who themselves say they have a problem? And do you think the internet could be a genuine problem?