Technology Addiction
Published on Dec 08, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Technology or gaming addiction occurs when a person has a compulsive need to use devices like smart phones, computers, or video games.
"Parents lament that their son or daughter is spending far too much time on the smartphone, or posting numerous photos to Facebook, or complaining of anxiety, loneliness and boredom when denied use of the device"
Says Dr. Manoj Kumar sharma
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SOME SYMPTOMS
- Compulsive need to be online or have access to devices
- Forgetting to eat or sleep while gaming
- Loss of interest in activities other than gaming
- Spending hours in front of the computer without taking breaks
- Poor performance ar school or work
There are some places to get help.
There are online resources like online gamers anonymous that provide help on a long term basis
With some lifestyle changes people can make a full recovery.
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