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I am addicted to social media. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22-year-old male and find it challenging to break away from social media, indicating a considerable addiction. I have observed a notable impact on my mental health due to extensive smartphone usage. Could you please provide detailed insights into the correlation between mental h... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Nowadays, it is quite common to become addicted to various social media platforms. These apps provide constant stimulation to our brains, leading to addiction in some individuals who may not even be aware of it. To mitigat... Read Full »
How to stop wasting too much time on the internet?
Query: Hi doctor, I am wasting most of the time on the internet. I am always chatting through the internet and trying to find what others are doing. I am also repeatedly thinking of the same. I am unable to concentrate in any other events. Please help. Read Full »
Dr. Geetha Priyadarsini Kamminana
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is a very common problem faced nowadays. Particularly occurs when you have extra liking or passion towards anything. Trust me, this in future may lead to obsession and compulsion towards it and may lead to social dysfunction and withdrawal. This fits into interne... Read Full »
How to manage a child with internet addiction disorder?
Query: Hello doctor, My son is 14 years old and studying in the ninth standard. He is a bright student, and for the last few months, he is obsessed with online activities like gaming, chatting and social media. He gets extremely angry if he is not allowed to do online activities, and at times he is shouti... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. - You are not alone in dealing with your son's online obsession. Internet addiction is becoming a common problem nowadays among young children. The pandemic lockdown has exacerbated the problem with the lack of regular outlets for social and physical activities. - I... Read Full »