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Tuesday 15 March 2011

Are you an addict?

I read this article sometimes ago. (^.^)

Symptoms of computer addiction according to Maressa Hecht Orzack, PH.D., clinical psyshologist and founder of the Computer Addiction Service at Havard University are:

Psychological Symptoms
1. Having a sense of well-being or euphoria while at the computer
2. Inability to stop the activity
3. Craving more and more time at the computer
4. Neglect of family and friends
5. Feeling empty, depressed, irritable when not at the computer
6. Lying to employers and family about activities
7. Problems with school or job

Physical Symptoms:
1. Carpal tunnel syndrome
2. Dry eyes
3. Migraine headahes
4. Back aches
5. Eating irregularities, such as skipping meals
6. Failure to attend to personal hygiene
7. Sleep disturbances, change in sleep pattern

Source:www.computeraddiction.com

ARE YOU FACING ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS?

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