Internet addiction symptoms. First, Do you often find that you times online longer than had anticipated for instance, use time spent in online activities such as gaming, trading of stocks, gambling and even auctions often leads to overspending and problems at work. Second, Isolating yourself from friends or family members to spend time online. Example, addiction to social networking, chat rooms, texting, and messaging to the point where virtual, online friends become more important than real-life relationships with family and friends .Third, Do you use the internet to reduce stress, gain sexual gratification or excitement. Example, Use escape from feelings of strain or depression in the daily life. ,Surfing of porn sites often affects real-life relationships. These are the most commonly observed types of Internet addiction.