With
present economic climate being as it is, many start-up entrepreneurs have been attracted online with lure of easy money. The chance to make their fortune on Internet. Many of these people are desperate to start making money from home and break free from "rat race". Ironically this desperation has given rise to a new compulsion:
Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD)
If you think you might be suffering from Internet addiction there are some warning signs you should look out for:
A preoccupation with Internet while offline. A constant anticipation of next online session Lying about extent of use to others. Using Internet to escape problems or relieve a bad mood Keep using after spending too much money on online fees
Generally those who get trapped in this syndrome get caught up in biz ops game and end up in situation where they jump from one opportunity to another in an endless quest for something easier, faster, or potentially more rewarding.
For compulsive users, their whole life becomes Internet.
In fact this one has many of symptoms of other more "normal" addictions! So much so that Alcoholics Anonymous has considered setting up a separate division of their organization to work with people addicted to browsing Internet.
Internet addiction disorder, as a diagnosis, is still in its infancy, however, there are, ironically, a few online resources available to help sufferers wean themselves from Internet. Here are some:
The Center for On-Line Addiction (COLA), which offers counselling, consulting and training. They have set up a website where there are resources that include online counselling, articles, FAQs, and self-help tests.
