Self-test reveals all

Dr Young said that an Internet addict would answer yes to at least five of the following questions:

• Do you feel preoccupied with the Internet (you think about your previous online activity or anticipate your next session)?
• Do you feel the need to use the Internet with increasing amounts of time in order to achieve satisfaction?
• Have you repeatedly made unsuccessful efforts to control, cut back or stop Internet use?
• Do you stay online longer than originally intended?
• Have you jeopardised or risked the loss of a significant relationship, job, educational or career opportunity because of the Internet?
• Have you lied to family members, therapist or others to conceal the extent of involvement with the Internet?
• Do you use the Internet as a way of escaping from problems or of relieving, for example, feelings of helplessness, guilt, anxiety or depression?

-by Dr.Young (Kimberly Young)