Therapy and counseling for Internet addiction
Therapy can give you a tremendous boost in controlling Internet
use.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy provides step-by-step ways to stop compulsive internet behaviors
and change your perceptions regarding Internet, smartphone, and computer use.
Therapy can also help you learn healthier ways of coping with uncomfortable
emotions, such as stress, anxiety, or depression.
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 if you have been using the Internet for most of
your social needs.
For help finding a therapist for Internet addiction, see Resources
and References section below.
Group support for Internet addiction
Since Internet addiction is relatively new, it can be hard to 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 caution. 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.
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