There are a number of steps you can take
to get your Internet use under control. While you can initiate many of these
yourself, it’s important you get some outside support as well. It can be all
too easy to slip back into old patterns of usage, especially if you use the
Internet heavily for work or other important activities.
- Recognize any underlying problems
that may support your Internet. If you are struggling with depression, stress, or anxiety, for example,
Internet addiction might be a way to self-soothe rocky moods. Build your coping skills. Perhaps blowing off steam on the
Internet is your way of coping with stress or angry feelings. Or maybe you
have trouble relating to others, or are excessively shy with people in
real life. Building skills in these areas will help you weather the
stresses and strains of daily life without resorting to compulsive
Internet use. Strengthen your support network. The more relationships you have in real life, the less you will
need the Internet for social interaction. Set aside dedicated time each
week for friends and family. If you are shy, try finding common interest
groups such as a sports team, education class, or book reading club. This
allows you to interact with others and let relationships develop
naturally.
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