Friday, August 22, 2008
Super funny: Pathological Computer Use Syndrome
Psychiatrist Jerald Block believes more should be done to recognize "pathological computer use" (PCU) and to devise ways to treat it. Block says it's been proposed that four criteria be met for a diagnosis of PCU:
1. Computer use must be excessive (taking context into account);
2. There must be signs of tolerance (a need to spend more time on a computer or games console to achieve the same level of satisfaction);
3. The computer use must be mood altering; and finally and most importantly,
4. The computer use must have led to problems, for example with relationships.
Help, I recognized all of the 4 encountered symptoms at myself.
However, here is the remedy:
Researchers at WVU's College of Physical Activity and Sports Sciences are offering the only program in the state to help participants lead healthier lives, by logging on to the computer.
Participants sign up, pay $56.00 and then get a pedometer, a book and access to the website.
1. Computer use must be excessive (taking context into account);
2. There must be signs of tolerance (a need to spend more time on a computer or games console to achieve the same level of satisfaction);
3. The computer use must be mood altering; and finally and most importantly,
4. The computer use must have led to problems, for example with relationships.
Help, I recognized all of the 4 encountered symptoms at myself.
However, here is the remedy:
Researchers at WVU's College of Physical Activity and Sports Sciences are offering the only program in the state to help participants lead healthier lives, by logging on to the computer.
Participants sign up, pay $56.00 and then get a pedometer, a book and access to the website.
THIS LINK posted by Joseph Bell : 10:12 AM
