The first thing I do when turning on my computer is open QQ and log in. Whether I have friends online or feel like chatting, just seeing QQ running makes me feel at ease. If I don't open QQ, it feels like something is missing from my computer. From a psychologist's perspective, this is another classic case of obsessive-compulsive disorder, which we might call "QQ OCD." With rapid technological advancements, more people now use QQ on their phones, making this symptom relatively more common.
From a pathological perspective, OCD is a neurotic disorder primarily characterized by:
1. Compulsive actions—repeated behaviors recognized as unnecessary yet impossible to resist. Common examples include excessive handwashing or constant checking.
2. Obsessive thoughts—persistent, unwanted worries, intrusive images, or uncontrollable recollections.Patients typically experience profound anxiety and consciously attempt to resist these thoughts or actions, which often intensifies the compulsion. Some individuals possess personality traits such as anxiety-prone tendencies, low self-confidence, and perfectionism, making them susceptible to developing compulsive psychological responses to everyday events.
Using a computer or phone and feeling an irresistible urge to log into QQ constitutes mild QQ compulsive disorder, which can generally be considered normal;Moderate QQ OCD typically involves repeatedly opening and minimizing QQ, with any QQ-like notification sound triggering the belief that a friend is contacting them, prompting renewed attention to QQ. Severe QQ OCD is more alarming, often accompanied by hallucinations of QQ friends going online, obsessive searches for new contacts, and an unrelenting drive to fill QQ to capacity.
3. Mild QQ OCD manifests as an irresistible urge to log into QQ upon opening a computer or phone, which is generally considered normal;
4.Moderate QQ OCD: Constantly opening, closing, minimizing, and maximizing QQ. Any sound resembling a QQ notification triggers the belief that a friend is messaging, leading to renewed focus on QQ;
5. Severe QQ OCD: Patients experience auditory hallucinations or fantasies about friends going online, relentlessly adding new contacts until QQ is completely overwhelmed.
Criteria for diagnosing QQ OCD:
Symptom 1: Logging into QQ is the first action upon booting up the computer;
Symptom 2: During work or leisure breaks, constantly checking QQ out of fear of missing messages;
Symptom 3: Feeling uneasy after a period without incoming messages, compelling the urge to chat with someone;
Symptom 4: Hypervigilance, mistaking various sounds for QQ notifications or friends going online;
Symptom 5: Feeling restless and unable to focus on work or leisure if QQ isn't running while the computer is on;
Symptom 6: Feeling lost and disappointed after half a day without new messages...
Medically defined as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), this neurotic disorder is characterized by recurring obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors.Below are psychological treatment methods for QQ-related compulsive disorder:
1. Enhance Self-Control
QQ presents significant temptation, so we must strengthen our self-control. Given the harm caused by QQ-related compulsive disorder, we cannot become "QQ addicts." For students, especially middle and high schoolers, improving self-control is particularly crucial.This stage is prime for academic growth. If time is squandered on QQ chats, leading to poor academic performance, the cost far outweighs the benefit. If self-control proves difficult, leaving your phone behind or seeking supervision from parents or peers can be effective solutions.
2. Enrich Your Spiritual World
Often, QQ OCD stems from boredom, emotional emptiness, or aimlessness.While QQ can pass the time, experts recommend spending free hours in libraries or bookstores instead. Immerse yourself in the works of world-renowned authors, engage with their ideas, and broaden your horizons through intellectual dialogue. This enriches your spirit far more than casual chatting. 3. Embrace Outdoor Activities Life thrives on movement. Make physical exercise a daily habit.During holidays and leisure time, avoid being glued to your phone or QQ. Instead, engage in outdoor activities and physical exercise. Outdoor pursuits benefit both mind and body—not only do they allow you to breathe fresh air and appreciate nature's beauty, which cultivates your character, but they also enhance cardiovascular function, promote holistic health, maintain a healthy physique, and comprehensively improve physical fitness.
4. Learn to distinguish right from wrong
The internet is ultimately a virtual realm. We must keep our eyes open, learn to discern truth from falsehood, and strengthen our ability to judge what is right and wrong. Exercise greater caution when making friends online via QQ. In this society where deception can lurk everywhere, we must learn to distinguish between truth and falsehood. Don't readily agree to requests from online acquaintances; avoid meeting them in person without careful consideration.