Question 1

what can i do about internet addiction?

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Internet adiction: China has rehab centers for internet addicts. I do not know of such in the USA. Start a healthier life style (good cycle of eat-sleep-work-socializing-fitness schedule) and stick to it to gradually reduce internet time. Easier to say than do.

Question 2

help! how can i cure my internet addiction?

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To break Internet : Addiction, try to take a break from the the internet for a week or two, cold turkey. Plan some outings and meet with friends. If you can not stay away from going online , you will know you need additional help from a therapist. Let me know how it goes.

Question 3

what can i do to beat an internet addiction?

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Please see the : Following websites and do not stop by websites that you are addicted to on the way there.
Netaddiction.Com
we help those who suffer from internet addiction. We provide education, assessment, counseling, and treatment for internet addicts and their families.            
www.treatment-centers.net/internet-addiction.html
internet addiction is characterized by compulsive use of the internet.

Question 4

what are the common symptoms of internet addiction?

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Internet addiction: Spending more hours online takes time away from other obligations, leads to change in sleep patterns, energy level, temperment & overall productivity.

Question 5

can you tell me how i can kick an internet addiction?

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Hard to say but I: Don't think asking questions online is necessarily the way to stop.  Internet addiction can be many things - being someone you are not in chatrooms, being multiple people, gossiping, looking for sexual release or partners, gambling, playing online computer games and many other things. It depends which you have.  There are programs treating these addictions now. A psychiatrist can help.

Question 6

what steps should i take to deal with internet addiction?

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The same steps as: With any addiction.  Get the help and support that you need.  12 step meetings of any kind can show you the steps to recovery.  Have an evaluation with an addiction specialist as well.

Question 7

how do i overcome my internet addiction?

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See below: Counseling and perhaps meds known to reduce compulsive thinking.

Question 8

is counseling effective in treating internet addiction?

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Internet addiction: If it interferes with your daily functioning or causes distress or disruption socially, then yes, counseling might help.

Question 9

i need some tips on how to overcome internet addiction?

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Internet addiction: There are various types of internet addiction, ranging from compulsive web-surfing, gaming, gambling, stock trading, compulsive e-bay buying/selling, porn, etc.  There is compulsive playing of off-line games like solitaire, also.  Treatment approaches differ for these different styles of addiction.  For more info:  http://tinyurl.Com/d26otq   many resources @ bottom of that web page.

Question 10

how do i stop my pathetic job before i get internet addiction?

Accepted Answer

Introspection.: Change and the unknown can be very anxiety provoking and while a little anxiety keeps us moving  through life, too much can immobilize us. Ask yourself some questions. Why are you in a job you hate? What about your job is so dissatisfying? What can you do to change it?  It may be very helpful to see a psychotherapist if you need help to answer these questions and could use some support in changing.

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