Internet Addiction

[@mkkrupp2462]

Watching from Australia. I’m a 70 year old retired female who is addicted to the internet - KZbin, radio, podcasts, Reddit, news and articles. No games/gambling /shopping. I wear headphones a lot of the time listening to stuff. The net brings in the world which is interesting in so many ways - even if the news is bad. I do the dishes etc whilst I listen, but also spend way too much time sitting and scrolling. I do this most of my waking hours. The trouble is that it has taken my focus away from doing more important things and from living MY life. It really is a thief of one’s life. At the same time, the net distracts me from thinking about negative personal and family matters so it’s also a drug that way….. Anyway I just wanted to say all this because internet and screen addiction isn’t just confined to the young. Thanks for your insights, Doctor.

[@tossitin9769]

Im from india and i am 17 years old. I was addicted to anime, reels, KZbin, nonstop music and other internet related things like shopping and games. I quit all of these at the same time because I was aiming to score high in my exams. After a few days I experienced sudden stress and anxiety and was confused about what was going on with me. I had gotten anhedonia and was very very scared about my future. It's been 1 month and I'm still having a few symptoms. I get a lot of mood swings, I don't enjoy anything as much as I used to before, I get scared of many things, I get suicidal thoughts even though I would never do such a thing. These suicidal thoughts make me overthink and give so much distress that I disconnect from the world and just keep thinking about why all this is happening to me. There have been a few positive changes since the past month. It's very difficult for me to handle this. I'm glad I have such wonderful parents and friends and that is why I get panicked and scared about getting suicidal thoughts. Please tell me what I can do to have a speedy recovery so I can enjoy life again. I really really hope this is temporary.

[@SureshBadaMath]

Please consult (in-person) a doctor who specializes in treating internet addiction

[@AM-ww2cx]

Thank you very much sir for considering my request. This may be first specific and professional presentation in this context.

[@SureshBadaMath]

Thank you very much for your suggestions

[@singothuyedukondalu4133]

Thank you sir...great informative sir...the way your sharing Psychiatry knowledge to build bacement among common people also...Psychiatry field become gloriyas by you sir🙏🙏🙏

[@SureshBadaMath]

Welcome I am happy to know your thoughts and encouraging feedback

[@singothuyedukondalu4133]

@@SureshBadaMath Goodevening sir...I (as Poor Psychologist-DMHP) observed so many professionals but you are the kind of sharing knowledge...hatsoff to you sir... attended your valuable classes regarding TeleManas training from Ongole, Prakasam District Mental Health Programme...

[@MimouFirst]

Thanks. Informative.

[@SureshBadaMath]

You're welcome Thank you very much Please find complete access to copyrighted educational videos on Mental health is available on - linktr.ee/sureshbadamath

[@henriktiren2674]

Thank you for the video!

[@SureshBadaMath]

Welcome

[@amatoinsights2067]

Good content. Thanks.

[@SureshBadaMath]

Welcome

[@qasimhussain964]

Sir i am resident of psychiatry... please also do lecture on different personalities traits and disorder

[@SureshBadaMath]

Thank you very much for the suggestion

[@nawedrazzaque3373]

Very useful sir... kindly throw some reserch ideas Regarding this topic.... i I'll be thankful

[@henriktiren2674]

By the way, you can install a parental control (e.g. K9, Time Boss ...) to limit internet by time (or to prevent porn and sex)

[@SureshBadaMath]

Good strategy. Thank you very much for your response. Limiting the source is one strategy (like alcohol prohibition) it works in young children up to 10-12yrs but many a time it will fail in adolescent (they access outside the house)

[@saijue2802]

Need of the hour .Porn Addiction also very common among youth : Pleas include that also

[@SureshBadaMath]

Thank you very much for sharing your feedback