Friday 30 September 2011

Internet Addiction Treatment, Counseling, Support.

Therapy and counseling for Internet Addiction
Therapy cans give you a tremendous boost in controlling Internet use. Cognitive-behavioral therapy provides step-by-step ways to stop compulsive Internet use. Therapy can also help you learn healthier ways if coping with uncomfortable emotions. And if depression or anxiety is contributing to your excessive Internet use, therapy can also address that problem. If your Internet use is affecting your partner directly, as with excessive cybersex or online affairs, marriage counseling can help you work through these challenging issues. Marriage counseling can also help you reconnect with your partner ir you have been using the Internet for your social needs.
Group Support for Internet Addiction
Since Internet addiction is relatively new, it can be hardtop find a real life support group dedicated to the issue like Alcoholics Anonymous or Gamblers Anonymous. If that is a simultaneous problem for you, however, attending groups can help you work through your alcohol or gambling problems as well. Sex addicts Anonymous may be another place to try if you are having trouble with cybersex. There may also be groups where you can work on social and coping skills, such as for anxiety or depression. There are some Internet addiction support groups on the Internet. However, these should be used with coution. Although they may be helpful in orienting you and pointing you in the right direction, you need real life people to best benefit from group support.


Reference:
Joana Saisan, Review: Lawrence Robison, “Internet Addiction Treatment, Counseling, Support”,last updated on October 2010.

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