Overcoming Internet Addiction For Dummies

by David Greenfield

A guidebook to beating internet addiction and living a fuller life

There's no escaping it--we live in a digital world. We work, play, and learn online, and the Internet has given us some fantastic opportunities. Unfortunately, we're all susceptible to addiction--it's part of our basic biology. Games and social media tap into that feel-good dopamine reward system. So when is it time to log off and get help? Overcoming Internet Addiction For Dummies gives you the information and the self-assessment questions you need to discover how much is too much, along with the lowdown on what to do about it.

This comprehensive, user-friendly overview of tech addiction is full of helpful and proven techniques and methods to help foster a healthy and sustainable lifestyle with technology. Learn how to take back control of your online life (or help your kids get control of theirs)!

Discover the basics of addiction, including why children and teens are especially susceptible Learn how social media, online gaming, and Internet pornography could be getting in the way of your best life Destigmatize addiction so you can unplug when you need to, accomplish what you'd like to, and become healthier--shame-free! Empower yourself and your children to build a positive and healthy tech culture in your home This book encourages you to help yourself and shows you where you might turn for outside support so you can enjoy all that real life has to offer!

352 pages, Paperback

Published September 8, 2021

Reviews

[Doaf · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very insightful book to read, Greenfield had opened me to the world of internet addiction and the ways it can take hold in someone. As an internet addict myself who had taken up reading to curb that addiction, Greenfield balanced both fact and opinion, and balanced both negativity and positivity that kept me reading. While I may found some facts hard to swallow, and found to disagree with some of his opinions, it was thought-provoking and made me rethink my life up to that point. I'll certainly come back to this book for its helpful advice and such.

[Christina Elena · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this book really fascinating. Unfortunately I listened to the audiobook, and the narrator had all the personality of a painted rock. Or maybe one of the chia pet rocks that grows hair, if I'm being generous. But I digress. This book really puts into focus how addicted to media/the internet/technology our society is and the resulting ramifications. I, myself, am guilty. The statistics were equal parts fascinating and depressing. Worth the listen if you don't mind the robotic narration.