Problems Sleeping? The Internet May Be The Culprit | Need to Sleep
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In the early 1990s, scientists began to discover a disturbing trend: people began feeling compulsions to use their computers in the same way that drug addicts feel a compulsion to get a hit of their favorite drug. “Internet addiction” is now actually a widely-accepted problem that most psychologists encounter. In essence, if you are addicted to the internet, you forego normal daily tasks in order to spend more time online. Ironically, this “addiction” was originally proposed as a hoax in 1995. However, it is currently in debate as to whether or not it will be included in the 2013 edition of the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnotistic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, which is the definitive word on acceptable diagnosis by most professional psychologists.
Whether or not it will become a “real” mental disorder, all of us still have days where the internet and our computers just seem to suck us in. Especially those who work on computers regularly. Graphic artists, computer programers, writers, and even students taking online courses, are required to be on their computers for long periods of time each day. At the end of a long day, they go home and then use their computers again for recreational use. There are several dangers to this, the most obvious ones being involved with your health. Social issues and other mental and emotional disorders may also crop up if internet and computer use goes too far.
As far as poor health goes, there are several drawbacks to spending too much time on the computer. First, it can be a serious strain on your eyesight. Medical professionals recommend taking frequent eye breaks and turning from your computer for a few minutes every hour to focus on a distant object. Other health problems include wrist and hand pain from a cramped typing position, back problems from improper posture or badly-made chairs, and even general health problems from not getting enough exercise throughout the day.
Yet, despite these drawbacks, there is one that is of even greater detriment to the computer user. Usually the first thing that gets sacrificed in order to dedicate more computer time is sleep. As you probably already know, getting insufficient sleep can affect every part of your life. Being tired will inhibit your performance at work or school. It will also affect your mood and could potentially lead to dangerous behavior, such as being drowsy while driving. You may even turn to other substances to give you energy, such as caffeine filled energy drinks or alcohol. All of which can turn into problems and are considered by psychologists and doctors as serious medical conditions. Yet they can all stem from a lack of sleep. And the lack of sleep comes from playing games, chatting, reading blogs, or doing whatever else on the internet that you care to do.
Moderation in all things is key, especially with internet use. With nearly any piece of information at your fingertips, it’s hard to resist the itch to Google. However, our brains can only hold so much information, and even less of that if we allow internet use to trump other important daily activities like showering, socializing with real human beings, and sleep.
Author Byline: Natalie Clive is a writer for MyCollegesandCareers.com. My Colleges and Careers helps people decide if an online education can help them achieve their goals and find which online colleges can meet their needs.
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