How to get rid of computer addiction?

It is impossible to imagine modern life without a computer. Unfortunately, the computer brings not only benefits, but also serious problems for an enslaved person.

Computer addiction is a pathological human fascination with computer technology and the virtual world.

At its core, computer addiction is just a bad habit. And you need to start fighting it like a habit.

Let's look for the symptoms of computer addiction:

Mental signs of computer addiction:

1.  Dependence of mood on being at the computer. Behind him: excellent mood, euphoria, mixed with a sense of guilt. Without it: irritability, depression, aggressiveness, a feeling of emptiness and not knowing what to do with yourself.

2. Loss of control over time. Internet addiction erases the boundaries of time, the concept of day and night for its captive. At the same time, communication with your gadget is steadily increasing imperceptibly for the addict.

3. Inability to stop. It is often almost impossible to tear the prisoner of the computer away from the “occupier”. The need to interrupt the game (communication, browsing sites, etc.) causes resistance, resentment, aggressiveness in the addicted person. Gamblers are often obsessed with the goal: to reach a certain level, get all the bonuses, go through the whole game, and then all similar games. At the same time, he has no final goal (thanks to game developers), since the game world is constantly being replenished with new versions of virtual reality. Even if for some reason he does not like the game, he will not get up from the computer. He will find another game.

4. Ignoring the world around you. Internet addiction, like a jealous soulmate, eventually drives out from the environment of its “slave” everyone who can interfere with their “relationship”. That is, family, work, study, personal relationships, hobbies and hobbies. The addicted person will prefer the computer to any other occupation, even the once most beloved one.

5. Denial of the problem. Like any other mania, computer gambling addiction is not recognized by the person who has fallen into its “embrace”. At best, he realizes that he devotes too much time to virtual reality, and promises to improve (both himself and those around him). But he does not keep these promises, even resorting to lies. In the worst case, he simply denies any addiction and harm from it.

6. Irritability. It is observed due to the inability to access the Internet (breakdown of the gadget, lack of Wi-Fi, unpaid traffic), as well as its low speed.

7. Minimizing needs. A person trapped in a computer network ceases to take care of himself, to eat well, to get enough sleep. Leaves elementary hygiene procedures in the background.

Physical signs of computer addiction:

• Vision problems. Namely, myopia, dry eye syndrome, display syndrome, which occur due to overload of the visual apparatus, which, in turn, occurs as a result of prolonged work at the monitor.
• Pathological changes in the musculoskeletal system. So, a forced posture at a computer with a bent back over time can lead not only to pain in the back and neck, but also to curvature of the spine, the development of osteochondrosis and even intervertebral hernias. Tension of the muscles of the hand and fingers on the mouse can end, at best, with muscle pain, at worst, with pinching of nerves and tendons (carpal syndrome).
• Disorders in the digestive system. Irregular and inadequate nutrition can end up for a gamer or a lover of social networks with gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, chronic constipation. And in combination with a long stay in a sitting position – and hemorrhoids.
• Diseases of the cardiovascular system. A sedentary lifestyle and a long sitting posture promotes blood stagnation and, as a result, the development of varicose veins. The same sedentary lifestyle, supported by high-calorie snacks, can contribute to the appearance of cholesterol plaques in the vessels, that is, atherosclerosis.
• Exhaustion of the nervous system. Due to the need for constant attention and processing of large amounts of information, and in the case of games – and quick decision-making, the nervous system is exhausted. Fatigue sets in. As a result of lack of sleep, lack of fresh air, poor nutrition, the brain simply does not have time to rest, and the nervous system does not have time to recover. Therefore, fatigue gradually grows and turns into chronic fatigue. In addition, the nerves are constantly “undermined” by negative emotions – from scandals with family members, problems at work or school, their own bad decisions or wrong moves of other players, low-rated photos or deletion from friends on social networks.

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Let's look for solutions to the problem.

1. Analyze the time spent on the computer. Imagine how many cases you could redo at this time. At first, do not completely abandon the computer. Otherwise, you can cause an attack of irritability and aggression.
2. Remove games from your computer, block sites on which you spend a lot of time.
3. Reduce your PC time gradually. Make a work schedule and indicate the time during which you sit at the computer. Start the alarm and turn off the computer after the signal.
4. Try to find yourself a hobby that does not belong to computers, go in for sports. Find a club or hobby group. Spend more time with your friends face to face.
5. Start reading books, maybe even on electronic media. Listen to music on your player.
6. Physical labor relieves any addiction well. Find the physical job you need. The best option is in the air. This can be: chopping wood, cleaning snow, weeding a garden, construction.

And finally, many people ask about what drugs can cope with computer addiction?

 I would like to note that drugs help solve physiological problems that have arisen as a result of addiction to a computer.

Based on the disturbances in the body caused by computer addiction, the following groups of drugs can be prescribed:

• Antidepressants (in case of depressive conditions).
• Sedatives (to relieve irritability, excessive nervousness). Including plant origin (preparations of oregano, Rhodiola rosea, ginseng). The latter have not only a calming effect, they can improve brain function, normalize sleep, and stimulate immunity.
• Vitamins, or rather vitamin-mineral complexes (to compensate for the deficiency resulting from nutritional disorders). The main focus is on vitamins A and E, selenium, which have a positive effect on the target organs of computer addiction – the brain and eyes.
• Symptomatic drugs for the treatment of problems with the eyes, spine, gastrointestinal tract, cardiovascular system.

Any medication in the treatment of addiction should only be prescribed by a doctor.

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