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| Internet Use Disorder |
What are the symptoms of Internet Use Disorder?
Internet Use Disorder or IUD presents itself in many ways that are standard for addiction. Symptoms include but are not limited to:
1. A “preoccupation” with the Internet or Internet gaming- 2. Withdrawal symptoms when no longer able to access the Internet
- 3. An increasing tolerance to the stimuli which means they require more time and greater Internet use in order to achieve the same high
- 4. A loss of other interests
- 5. Using the Internet to replace or make up for a lack of human relationships
- 6. Failed attempts at quitting their Internet overuse
- 7. Using the Internet as a tool to escape or improve general depression and sadness
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