Currently, it is very common for most people to say that they cannot live without their cell phones. That's because they are increasingly used to taking them everywhere, whether to work, a friend's house, restaurant, etc. Some of them even end up considering both these devices and the Internet as something essential, which can be a sign of dependence.
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The thousands of technological advances in recent years and the pandemic period have made many people to just stay at home, resulting in an even greater connection between the human being and the Internet.
However, the unbridled use of the internet, whether watching a movie, accessing social networks or playing games, has become limitless for some people. Which, in certain cases, is classified as a dependency.
What is internet addiction?
Internet addiction occurs when a person uses the internet or technological means wildly, for a long time, without setting any limits. This makes the person unable to be without their technological device or disconnected from networks for long periods. In addition, it is something that can have several consequences for a person's life.
Consequences of internet addiction
This dependence can affect a person's life and psychology in different ways. This is because those who are dependent on the internet end up not living when they don't have what they want around them. its reach, in addition to generating enormous tension and a total disconnection from other things that are very important.
The psychological can be affected through:
- Social distancing;
- Difficulty focusing;
- It makes the person procrastinate more;
- There is no normal or sleep routine;
- Signs of disorders appear or increase.
Therefore, it is imperative that there be a limit on the use and access to the internet.
