How to get rid of computer addiction

Universal computerization is a real scourge of the 21st century. These machines have become so densely and ubiquitous in our lives that the plots of science fiction films about the conquest of the world by machines no longer seem so fictional. Today every third inhabitant of the planet suffers from computer dependence. How to overcome a bad habit - this article will tell you.

Signs of computer addiction

Virtual reality is gaining more and more fans. There are especially many teenagers among them. What is especially dangerous, because the psychoemotional development of the child is in full swing. So, how to understand that your child suffers from computer addiction:

• decline in physical activity;
• constant bad mood;
• decadent thoughts and words;
• severe anxiety and nervousness;
• lack of interest in reality;
• the desire to complete any business as soon as possible and return to the gadget;
• aggression;
• irritability when trying to distract the child from the game;
• cannot complete the game on time, spends days and nights at the computer;
• spending money on upgrading equipment;
• skipping meals, eating fast food without interrupting the game;
• neglect of hygiene;
• while playing, the child becomes happy;
• abuses coffee and other stimulants.

For your information, dependence on games manifests itself much faster than alcoholism or drug addiction. 4-6 months of frequent "freezing" in the virtual world is enough for the cravings to be formed.

The main reasons to spend time at the computer:

• communication on social networks;
• games.

Addiction to computer games

The most dangerous is addiction to games. "Sitting" on sites for communication does not have such attractiveness and destructiveness as going into a parallel reality.

Why gambling addiction is dangerous:

• destruction of social ties of a person, his degradation in terms of communication;
• deviation of behavior, aggressive attitude towards the outside world;
• decreased brain activity, the transition to communication in short phrases from the game;
• health problems.

Damage to health caused by spending a long time at the computer:

• sleep disturbance, chronic fatigue;
• lack of physical activity affects the whole body and, first of all, a lack of oxygen;
• development of psychological problems - hallucinations, extreme stress, the initial stages of schizophrenia;
• gastrointestinal diseases - gastritis, ulcers, constipation;
• hemorrhoids;
• drying of the mucous membrane of the eye;
• pain in the wrist;
• scoliosis and other troubles with the spine;

Computer addiction in adolescents

And what generally prompts a child to concentrate his life around this smart machine? "They are all now obsessed with their phones, set-top boxes," you say, and you will be right. Because even a mild form of addiction suffers from every teenager today. This is due to the fact that communication in social networks is gradually replacing lively conversation. The virtual dialogue is convenient because:

• no need to leave the house anywhere;
• you can combine communication with your personal affairs;
• there is time to carefully consider the answer and make a better impression than in reality;
• fashionable to communicate through social. networks.

And here are the factors that initially push the teenager into the tenacious paws of the computer:

• an attempt to relieve nervous tension;
• withdrawal from reality, in which there are only constant conflicts with everyone around;
• the desire to assert itself - it is much easier to achieve something in the game;
• dissatisfaction with your appearance, yourself in general;
• the need for communication and lack of skills to build a high-quality dialogue in life;
• desire to avoid increasing responsibility;
• disturbed value system;
• distance from the family, strengthening the authority of peers;
• desire to escape from the care of parents;
• an attempt to demonstrate independence and independence;
• trying to find friends when in life relationships with peers do not add up.

Computer addiction treatment

Therapy of this addiction is based on demonstrating to the child the beauty of ordinary life, the very one from which he strives to escape.

Much in this matter depends on the parents, but you cannot do without the help of specialists. The psychotherapist will analyze the personality, identify what needs the child was forced to go to the virtual world and suggest the best methods of struggle.

Parents are required to:

• devote enough time to the teenager;
• set a block on unwanted resources - category 18+, scenes of violence, etc.
• demonstrate absolute parental love, unwillingness to control and crush a teenager, namely care and experience;
• organize a quality child leisure, to instill in him optimism and the desire to live in reality as much as possible;
• be sure to send your child to a circle or section, this will help to find like-minded people, which will put the computer in the background.

Take the teenager to nature, play ball, go to a concert with him. Learn to listen to your child and find compromises.

Prevention of computer addiction

As a prevention of gambling addiction, it is recommended to devote more time to the child. Of course, in the modern world, it is quite difficult for working parents to do this. However, everyone can find at least 10 minutes a day and have a heart-to-heart talk with a child.

It is recommended, if possible, to limit the stay of the child with gadgets in his hands. But not by force! Find him an interesting hobby in real life, pick a hobby that will be really interesting to him. Interested in shooting games? Please, for shooting lessons and shooting range. Do you like fighting games? And let him learn how to do these tricks himself, in any interesting section of hand-to-hand combat. Do you like planes or cars? There are a bunch of options for models from various materials that you can assemble, glue and paint. Any person can find something to their liking, it is only important to awaken in him the desire to do it.

Love your child and be attentive to his life. Today, there are many different dangers on the Internet - violent videos, perverts disguised as peers, drug and suicide propaganda. The best way to prevent this from happening is to be your child's friend and have a strong relationship of trust. Be aware of all the events of his life.

It is also important to be a good example for the child. If a child is allowed to spend no more than 2 hours a day with a gadget, then adults do the same. Think about whether the child turned to the computer according to your example.