Question 1

i would like help with computer addiction?

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There is help: For what are called behavioral or "process" addictions.  However, getting a full mental health evaluation would be where i would start, and any competent psychiatrist/psychologist would be able to point you in the right direction.  Computer addiction can be a form of paraphilia - a sexual fixation, or it can be part of an obsessive-compulsive pattern.  Treatment depends on the cause.

Question 2

how can i treat my computer gaming addiction?

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GA: Gamblers anonymous is a great organization based on the 12 steps. It is free and anonymous. Seeking professional behavioral health assistance would also be beneficial.

Question 3

what can i do to treat my computer addiction?

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See a CBT therapist: Psychologists trained in behavior therapy can help develop a regimen for you to "wean" you off of this compulsive behavior.

Question 4

what can be done to stop a computer addiction?

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Addiction: One complex answer - remove yourself from access, or it from your environment, including smart phone, or other access points.  Smarter multifactorial approach?  Get help in an addiction behavior program.  All addictions share many features and behavioral programs that assist with limiting or channeling the stress associated can help many.

Question 5

what can be done to cure my computer addiction?

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Addiction: One complex answer - remove yourself from access, or it from your environment, including smart phone, or other access points.  Smarter multifactorial approach?  Get help in an addiction behavior program.  All addictions share many features and behavioral programs that assist with limiting or channeling the stress associated can help many.

Question 6

can there be a name for an addiction to computers?

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No name yet: There is no name for it yet, however, it is a problem that I have been seeing more & more often in my practice. Are you concerned about your use of computers? Try turning it off & keeping it in an office, not in your bedroom to cut back..

Question 7

what're the methods of stopping computer addiction?

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Complex problem: What are you addicted to?  Games?  Porn?  Gambling?  Film?  How many hours a day do you spend on the internet?  Is your addiction hurting your social life or is it a replacement of your social life? Is it interfering with work, family, other forms of entertainment?  Counseling may be helpful!

Question 8

what are the consequences of a computer game addiction?

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You tell me: Any addiction usually causes problems in other areas of one's life, troubled relationships, neglect of work or school, neglect of ones own health. Moodiness and irritability. Losing interest in other activities you used to enjoy. Inablity to stop playing even if you try.
If concerned you could talk to a counselor to find ways to tackle this addiction.

Question 9

who is most susceptible to developing a computer game addiction?

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Anyone?: Some people can become "addicted" to almost any behavior. These people are more likely that others for various reasons. Many people that become addicted have a genetic predispostion, they brain chemistry is different than people who don't. Then their environment does the rest. That "certain individual" liked video games, for them then that became their addiction. Not enough room for better answer.

Question 10

what can be done to stop my addiction to computer and start to become productive?

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Brain: Most addicitons are a brain thing. Certain parts of the brain produce pleasure and these get very sensitized so a very small particular stimulus will set them off. If you really want to stop an addiction, stop the action completely and do - rpeat do - something different. Eventually the urge dies down. But a little of the same thing will start things up again - even a long time later.

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