General disregard for one’s health
Reduction in physical activities
Craving more time on the computer
Neglecting family and friends
Lying to others as to how much time one spends on the computer
General decrease in socializing that disrupts relationships
Cyber shakes: psychomotor agitation and typing motions of the fingers
Physical signs of computer use such as carpal tunnel syndrome, poor posture; backaches, migraine headaches, poor personal
hygiene, irregular eating; sleep deprivation; eye strain; dry eyes; lack of sleep can affect immune functioning, hormone secretion
patterns, cardiovascular, and digestive patterns
Fantasy and dreams about the Internet
Trouble in school or with employers because of deteriorating performance as a result of excessive computer use
Financial difficulties and debt
Excessive time online and compulsive desire to do so
Euphoria when online
Inability to control the behavior
Repeated attempts to cut down or stop, only to return to the behavior
Denial that the problem exists; continuous behavior despite consequences
Feelings of withdrawal, anxiety, depression when not being able to log-on