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| Prevention for Internet Addiction | During the last decade, Internet abuse has turned into an increasing problem in the home and in the workplace. The ever-increasing accessibility of computers along with cable, broadband and DSL connections means that millions of people have rapid access to the every expanding World Wide Web. Lots of us are alarmed about the Internet habits of our spouses, our children and our friends. We don’t know how to tell if a beloved has a problem or maybe even how to manage our own addictive inclinations.
Risk Factors for Internet Abuse
There are different risk factors and prior substance abuse may trigger an addiction to the Internet:
 loneliness,
stress,
depression,
anxiety.
Individuals facing decisive issues like a recent divorce, the death of a beloved or problems at home, may address to the Internet as an escape. Some people become excessively involved in online relationships to stay away from dealing with the loneliness and social isolation of their lives.
Feelings of excitement, euphoria, and exhilaration may go together with online behavior, which in turn strengthens compulsivity. Because of the mental pleasure people get from their online activity, their involvement becomes more and more intense.
Internet Addiction Prevention
Keep away from online applications that are likely to trigger compulsions including:
Pornography sites
Participation in sex chat rooms
Gambling sites
Shopping sites
Gaming sites.
If you begin to feel that the Internet is starting to be a problem for you, keep a time log of your computer use to improve your personal accountability when online. Take breaks form your computer use, get up, exercise, meditate, etc. Personal time outs can help disrupt unhealthy patterns of online use.
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