Is internet addiction making you depressed

While many people use the Internet for banking, shopping and sending emails, there are some Internet users who can’t live without the web. People who can’t control how much time they spend online start finding that their Internet use is interfering with their daily lives.

Young people are particularly at risk for ‘Internet addiction’, as are those who use social networking sites. Researchers have found that people who spend a lot of time on websites like Facebook and Twitter are less likely to socialise with their ‘real-life’ friends. And this lack of healthy social interaction is a breeding ground for depression.

The bottom line is, get off the web and hang out with your friends. If you find yourself spending hours on the web every day and having little time for anything else, you might be developing an Internet addiction. Visit http://www.tnt.org.za/ if you think you might have a problem, or call The Naked Truth’s (TNT) 24-hour helpline: 082 598 5809.