What makes us suspect a Dependency?

  • Intense desire, craving or uncontrollable need to be connected to the Internet or to video games for more and more time in order to feel well-being.
  • Withdrawal syndrome: Feel discomfort and irritability in the absence of contact or connection with ICT.
  • Denial of the problem and they get defensive.
  • Dependence on pleasurable action. You need social gratification and approval from other Internet users with whom you interact.
  • Loss or neglect of usual interests and activities, both school and personal.
  • Progressive lack of control over their own behavior: Although the minor wants to stop being connected, he cannot.