Compulsive computer use

Introduction: Compulsive computer use

Description of Compulsive computer use

Compulsive computer use (medical condition): Computer addiction refers to the excessive amounts of time spent on the computer. The preoccupation can cause problems with relationships and even with work performance. The time spent on the computer does not refer to work-related activities.

See also:

Computer addiction:
  »Introduction: Computer addiction
  »Symptoms of Computer addiction
  »Treatments for Computer addiction

Compulsive computer use: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Compulsive computer use:

• Compulsive
• Computer

Compulsive computer use as a Disease

Compulsive computer use: Another name for Computer addiction (or close medical condition association).
  »Introduction: Computer addiction
  »Symptoms of Computer addiction
  »Treatments for Computer addiction

Symptoms of Compulsive computer use (Computer addiction)

Some of the symptoms of Compulsive computer use incude:

• Anxiety if access to computer denied
• Persistent need to spend excessive amount of time on the computer
• Neglecting other duties in order to spend time on the computer
• Forgoing social activities in order to spend time on the computer
• Neglecting family relationships in order to spend time on the computer

See full list of 12 symptoms of Compulsive computer use (Computer addiction)

Treatments for Compulsive computer use (Computer addiction)

Treatments for Compulsive computer use (Computer addiction) include:

• Cognitive behaviour therapy, Support group, Counselling, Psychotherapy, Medication - may be needed to treat anxiety or depression

Read more about treatments for Compulsive computer use

Treatment of Compulsive computer use: For more treatment information about Compulsive computer use, see treatment of Computer addiction (Compulsive computer use)

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