{"id":103,"date":"2011-11-03T18:04:26","date_gmt":"2011-11-03T18:04:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/amomentofchange\/?p=103"},"modified":"2011-11-04T14:27:38","modified_gmt":"2011-11-04T14:27:38","slug":"facebook-and-twitter-lack-of-self-control-or-addiction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/amomentofchange\/2011\/11\/facebook-and-twitter-lack-of-self-control-or-addiction.html","title":{"rendered":"Facebook And Twitter: Lack Of Self-Control Or Addiction?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>There are several signs to be on the lookout for to
\ndetermine if you hare passing the point of just enjoying your online time to
\nbecoming addicted to having constant updates as to what everyone you know is
\ndoing. With the new smartphones, iPads, tablets and everything else it is now
\neasier than ever to stay socially plugged in, but is there a risk to our mental
\nhealth because of this constant bombardment of information?<\/p>\n

When considering your use of technology do you find that:<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. You simply have to have access to your social
    \nmedia sites at all times?<\/li>\n
  2. You ask people you are talking to wait or
    \n“hold that thought” when you see a new post has been added or someone
    \nhas made a comment on your accounts?<\/li>\n
  3. You avoid activities that limit your ability to
    \nstay connected to the online world?<\/li>\n
  4. You are sneaking time at work or from your
    \nfamily to connect with people online that you have never actually met?<\/li>\n
  5. You fill uneasy or uncomfortable when you cannot
    \nhave access to the internet in some form?<\/li>\n
  6. You lie to others about your online time or your
    \nFacebook, Twitter or social media use?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Internet use and addiction has become an area of controversy
    \nwith many addiction therapists, counselors and experts in the field. There is
    \nno doubt that some people have addictive like behaviors around the use of
    \nsocial media and the need to constantly be in touch. Recognizing the line
    \nbetween enjoyment of the social media and an addiction is often problematic,
    \nespecially as younger and younger people grow up with constant access to their
    \nonline world and friends.<\/p>\n

    At the point where the need to be online starts to create
    \nproblems at work, home or in a relationship there is a strong possibility there
    \nis an addictive component. Talking to an addiction specialist to learn ways to
    \ncontrol the behavior and prevent loss of family, friends, employment and
    \nrelationships is critical in developing a balanced approach to life and
    \ntechnology.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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