Possible+Solutions+or+Strategies+for+Computer+Addiction

 =Possible Strategies or Solutions=

Computer addicts that are spending an unreasonable amount of time on the computer need help. Sometimes, these people don't know how to stop, and that is why they need a strong support system of friends and family to help overcome their addiction. The first step to helping computer addicts is to limit their time on the computer. Give that person a time limit to how long they could spend time on the computer. For example, you could give them a half hour to and hour a night.

However, if that person is going on for 'blocks' at a time, encourage them to take ten minute breaks every forty-five minutes, to ensure the body is not physically damaged after being fixed for those 'blocks', and also to prevent them for going on for long hours. In those breaks, it would be the best for the 'addict' to keep their eyes away from any screens, as doing so will strain the eyes even further. As an alternate option, doing an activity that will restrain from using the eyes is most appropriate, such as closing your eyes for a few minutes or having a snack break. When staring at a computer for a long period of time, this damages and strains the eyes, so taking a break purely for that purpose would be helpful too. Encouraging the 'addict' to become more sociable with friends and family, and organizing outings to keep the addict away from the computer is good too. By doing this, the addict will hopefully reconnect with family members and friends, and more of this socialising will occur. Finding a new hobby, preferably something to do with exercise is always good in terms of hobbies. Because of the amount of sitting at the computer - which affects one's body, it would be beneficial to engage in a physical activity, as exercise is always good for one's body. Sitting at a computer for unhealthy hours at a time can lead to back pains, neck pains and eye glasses in the future. Another solution would be simply to get rid of the 'addict's' computer/laptop. Although it is needed for school/work, finding information from books instead and hand-writing work instead. It would also be useful to consult a doctor, attend therapy sessions, and/or go through counseling.