In a World Health Organisation report titled Public Health Implications of Excessive Use of the Internet, Computers, Smartphones and Similar Electronic Devices, five typical components of what is described as ‘Internet addiction’ are listed:
Salience/Excessive Use — Do you feel like you have lost control of your activities on the internet and you’re constant scrolling or just playing one video after the other? You might want to think about whether you’re addicted. If being on the Internet is affecting how you are managing your time, like when you suddenly realise that you have spent hours on a platform or have used the Internet for 16 hours or more per day, this is a worrying sign. Withdrawal — If you feel angry, tense or anxious because the Internet or your gadget is inaccessible (and not because you missed a deadline or an important virtual meeting), then you have something to worry about. Negative repercussions/conflicts — You constantly want to be alone (self-imposed isolation) so you can enjoy the internet in peace? You might want to check your usage statistics. Also, if you find yourself lying, arguing, getting fatigued or failing to meet your work or study goals because of time spent on the internet, then you have a problem. Craving — If all you can think about is getting on your favourite video or social media platform as soon as possible, think twice. Are you going there only to satisfy this craving or to achieve a certain goal? If you earn a living from these platforms, try to line up specific times when you do certain things such as scheduling posts or checking traffic. Mood modification — If you’re constantly using online activity to cope with negative emotions or with boredom, you are heading towards addiction if you’re not already there. Find ways to deal with your emotions than venting to strangers online or posting every little purchase or achievement to seek approval.Five signs you need to take a break from the Internet
Health & Science
By Christine Koech |
4mos ago |
2 min read
.
Trending Now
- Medics: No amount of threats will force us to end the strike
- Report: More women are embracing modern family planning methods
- Renowned activist Asunta Wagura welcomes twins at 60
- Patients agony as doctors in public hospitals hustle in private practice
- Crisis deepens as counties send home defiant medics
- Kenya's long walk to media freedom
- Medics: No amount of threats will force us to end the strike
- How KMPDC handles cases of malpractice and negligence
- The journey to being a doctor is not for the poor or faint-hearted
- CoG wants doctors CBA reviewed, blames political incitement for strike
.
Popular this week
- How KMPDC handles cases of malpractice and negligence
- Patients agony as doctors in public hospitals hustle in private practice
- Crisis deepens as counties send home defiant medics
- Struggles of a mother with an intersex child
- Military top shots likely to succeed CDF Ogolla
- PET scans break new ground in early detection of cancer, heart conditions
- Renowned activist Asunta Wagura welcomes twins at 60
- Ruto officially opens IDA Summit attended by over 10 African Heads
- Mary J. Blige on a mission to help women discover their strength
- Medics: No amount of threats will force us to end the strike
Previous article
.
Similar Articles
.
Latest Articles
Health & Science
2024-04-30 17:00:00
Health Opinion
2024-04-30 13:17:27
Health & Science
By Rosa Agutu
2024-04-29 20:50:00
.