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However, with the evolution and expansion of their services, these technologies can bring about harmful effects for people in the most personal dimensions, such as work and relationships.

On the occasion of World Telecommunication and Information Society, to be held tomorrow May 17, the Department of Psychology of the Hospital de Molina recommends learn to differentiate between use and abuse to prevent endangered the personal and social dimensions of a person.

Excessive use of internet, mobile, social networks or whatsapp can trigger it becoming an obsession and an addiction occur.

"To prevent this type of addiction need to be aware of the risk factors that trigger: low frustration tolerance, spending many hours a vacant day, boredom, excessive pursuit of acceptance by the social group, shyness, low self-esteem, etc. "warn from the Department of Psychology of the Hospital de Molina.

Depriving yourself of sleep (<5 hours) to be connected to the network;

neglecting contact with the family, social relationships, study or health care;

receive complaints regarding the use of the network of someone close, like parents or siblings;

constantly thinking and feeling irritated excessively network when the connection fails or is very slow;

try to limit the connection time, but without success, and lose track of time;

lying about the actual time it is connected or playing a video game;

socially isolated, irritable and lower academic performance;

or feel euphoria and abnormal activation when you're at the computer, are some of the warning signs warns Psychology Service - which shows the dependence on ICT or social networks.

To prevent this dependency, the Psychology Service of Hospital de Molina recommends:

Limit the use of appliances and agree the hours of computer use.

Foster relationships with other people.

Enhance hobbies such as reading, cinema and other cultural activities.

Stimulate sports and team activities.

Develop group activities, such as those related to volunteering.

Stimulate communication and dialogue in the family.

And in the case of childhood and adolescence, the time limitation network connection, location of computers in public places and control of content, are additional strategies.

Source: Hospital de Molina