antiquity
06-02-2002, 02:09 PM
Hiding inside the computer: Warning signs
June 2, 2002 Posted: 10:35 AM EDT (1435 GMT)
(AP) -- Mental health experts suggest asking the following questions to determine if you're spending too much time on the computer -- playing games, surfing the Web or chatting online. If the answer to any or all is "yes," they say you may want to seek help.
* Is the amount of time you spend on the computer causing problems for your family? At school? At work?
* Do you repeatedly break family or work rules about when and how much computer time is allowed?
* Do you ever lie about the time you spend on the computer or how you're using it? Or do you find yourself sneaking around to do it?
* Do you forgo meals or bathing to spend time on the computer?
* Are you spending excessive time on the computer to avoid anything (boredom, loneliness, problems)?
* Do you have a preexisting condition, such as depression or an anxiety disorder, that may be contributing to how much time you spend on the computer?
* Do you throw temper tantrums when limits are imposed on your computer time?
* Do you withdraw from friends, family and activities to spend time on the computer?
June 2, 2002 Posted: 10:35 AM EDT (1435 GMT)
(AP) -- Mental health experts suggest asking the following questions to determine if you're spending too much time on the computer -- playing games, surfing the Web or chatting online. If the answer to any or all is "yes," they say you may want to seek help.
* Is the amount of time you spend on the computer causing problems for your family? At school? At work?
* Do you repeatedly break family or work rules about when and how much computer time is allowed?
* Do you ever lie about the time you spend on the computer or how you're using it? Or do you find yourself sneaking around to do it?
* Do you forgo meals or bathing to spend time on the computer?
* Are you spending excessive time on the computer to avoid anything (boredom, loneliness, problems)?
* Do you have a preexisting condition, such as depression or an anxiety disorder, that may be contributing to how much time you spend on the computer?
* Do you throw temper tantrums when limits are imposed on your computer time?
* Do you withdraw from friends, family and activities to spend time on the computer?