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Indications are that people using the Internet may be subject to a new illness in our society, Internet addiction. Is the Internet affecting your life in a negative way? Do you spend more time on the Internet when you should be doing something else? Internet surfing could become an addiction. I began to suspect that I had an Internet addiction problem when I would remain up until 3 A.M. to surf the net, and then …

…symptoms when you are away from the computer. · You are skipping meals, classes or appointments to get on the Internet. · You would rather talk to people online than face-to-face; · You sleep less than five hours a night so you can spend more time online. Since Internet Addiction Disorder is a relatively new mental health concern, few self help resources are available. Ironically, there are some online support groups designed to wean people from the Internet.