Yikes! Have you read this news in Yahoo about a psychologist suggesting that internet addiction should be included in the official handbook of mental illness?The report, quoting a recent studies, stressed that internet addiction , which is becoming so common these days, is worst not in teens but among middle-aged women who stay at home, constantly on the computer as a way of connecting to the outside world.
The psychiatrist who was batting for this is Dr. Jerald Block of the Oregon Health and Science University, noting that tech junkies display genuinely debilitating behavior, including drug-like cravings, withdrawal, and a constant need for more and better gear – just like a substance addict might exhibit.
Well, what do they expect for us to do, sit down and watch Soap Operas?
Husbands and children should be thankful for internet. They no longer hear the nagging mom or wife much often as the stay at home mom would rather type away her thoughts, right? What do you think people?
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It’s not mental illness. Most people have tendencies to be obsessive but it’s too harsh to consider it an illness
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Sarah
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LOL pie buko don’t worry blogging does us good … just see my next post hahahaha! 🙂 get well soon pie 🙂
hi. I read about this too. I was a bit worried because I believe I am an internet addict. I don’t want to be labeled mentally sick because I love blogging! 🙂