Excessive Computer Use Linked to Anxiety and Depression
Latest statistics reveal that among the world's over 200 million internet users, approximately 11.4 million suffer from some form of internet-related psychological disorder—accounting for roughly 6% of the online population. This condition predominantly affects individuals aged 15-45, with males comprising 98.5% of cases and females 1.5%.
The concepts of "psychological death (premature aging)" and "cyber psychological disorders" share some overlap. Research indicates that individuals who use computers for prolonged periods are more susceptible to psychological disorders such as anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder compared to the general population."Excessive computer use does indeed increase susceptibility to various emotional disorders," experts note. This so-called "psychological death (premature aging)" is closely linked to internet addiction, sharing common underlying factors.
Office Workers Should Avoid Internet Addiction
Due to prolonged daily computer use, many office workers exhibit symptoms of internet addiction, experiencing behavioral difficulties when separated from computers and returning to normal life.
Internet addiction refers to a phenomenon where excessive internet use causes significant social and psychological harm. Those addicted often spend excessive time and energy chatting or browsing online without clear purpose or restraint, damaging their physical health and exhibiting behavioral abnormalities, psychological disorders, personality disorders, and partial autonomic nervous system dysfunction.Typical manifestations include: depressed mood, loss of pleasure or interest, sleep disturbances, disrupted circadian rhythms, decreased appetite and weight loss, fatigue, psychomotor agitation or retardation, diminished self-esteem and reduced capability, slowed thinking, suicidal ideation or behavior, reduced social engagement, and increased smoking, drinking, or substance abuse.