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Internet Addiction is noting but spending most of the time online. Now a days it seen that some people spend too much time in reading, watching television, and working, they ignore family, friendships and social activities. Can we say these peoples addict? No we cannot say them addict because it is a tendency of some peoples.

It has been seen in study that the peoples who are Internet addict, probably suffering from other problems in life. Those troubles may be a mental disorder, a health problem or a relationship problem.

In Internet addition, the addicts were more probable to admit feelings of losing control in their dealings on the Net than non-addicts. It believes that the loss of control is now one signal of the strength of the psychoactive character of the Internet. Other warning signs comprise time distortion, accelerated familiarity and decreased inhibition.

In the researches it is seen that the males are more likely addict of Internet than females. But other studies it is find that women are enthusiastic as frequently as men, just in dissimilar ways.

Men and women addicts appear to favor sites that fit behavioral stereotypes of their own gender, according to a research. In another study it is the analysis that women were more likely to spend time in flirting or having cybersex with others while men were drawn to porn Web sites.

Internet addiction affects similar as addiction to drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, or caffeine. Internet addiction is noticeable by symptoms of increasing lenience, withdrawal, mood changes, and interruption of social relationships. Teens and kids who have developed into obsessed to the Internet will need increasing amounts of time online.

Psychological symptoms of Internet addiction are:

• Inability to discontinue the activity
• Troubles with school or work
• Spending more and more time at the computer
• Feeling empty and depressed when not at the computer
• Lying to family and friends about activities
• Neglecting family and friends

Physical symptoms of Internet addiction are:

• Sleep disturbances and changes in sleep patterns
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Dry eyes
• Migraine headaches
• Backaches
• Eating irregularities, such as skipping meals
• Neglecting personal hygiene