Category: Addictions

Facebook and Self Esteem
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Facebook and Self Esteem

According to a recent studies there is a probable connection that Facebook addicts can be suffering from low self esteem. Around, 1,000 people were surveyed in this study by one of the Swedish universities. This was called “Sweden’s largest Facebook Study” and it evaluated the use of this social media site in terms of what [...]

Published by on May 27, 2012 9:56 PM
Is Facebook for Kids
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Is Facebook for Kids

People across the globe are so anxious to know their friends’ updates and read the variety of activities being posted on the site, and thus Facebook has turned out to be the biggest addiction in the world. The social networking site may have some positive facts such as connecting with friends and real time communication. [...]

Published by on May 12, 2012 10:58 PM
Facebook Page Refresh
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Facebook Page Refresh

Do you know that mindless page refresh or status updates on Facebook can actually make you dumb? You will only be interested in the trivial updates from your so called friends and will not have any time to keep yourselves up to date with what is happening in the world around you. Start to think [...]

Published by on April 22, 2012 2:13 PM
Minimize Facebook Time
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Minimize Facebook Time

Most of us start using Facebook because our friends are using it. We use that as the perfect reason to join Facebook in the first place. However, Facebook is becoming a marketing company which does everything possible for members to spend the maximum possible time inside Facebook. This is why you must minimize Facebook and [...]

Published by on April 16, 2012 10:01 PM
Facebook Distraction
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Facebook Distraction

If you have been spending most of your waking hours just refreshing your Facebook page in your browser in your laptop or smart phone, then you are most likely suffering from Facebook distraction. In this article we will talk about some of the ways that you can avoid Facebook distraction and start to take charge [...]

Published by on April 14, 2012 5:49 PM
Time on Facebook
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Time on Facebook

It may sound funny, but obesity is directly related to the amount of time one spends being inactive. Your body needs exercise and being online hours on ends allows little time for exercise. As per a recent report on obesity in the US, around two thirds of the adult population and as many as one [...]

Published by on March 3, 2012 11:03 PM
Facebook is ruining young lives
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Facebook is ruining young lives

I am glad to read the postings here. My teen daughter is addicted to facebook. She is a junior in high school, this is a very important year for her and facebook fad is ruiing her career, her future. Forget about all those hundreds of so called facebook friends, it is all useless. She used [...]

Published by on February 12, 2012 9:07 PM
Facebook and Weight Gain
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Facebook and Weight Gain

It may sound funny, for some of us obesity could be directly related to the amount of time one spends on Facebook. As per a recent report on obesity in the US, around two thirds of the adult population and as many as one third of all kids are obese. You may ask what has [...]

Published by on January 29, 2012 4:25 PM
Facebook Addiction
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Facebook Addiction

Are you one of those users who have Facebook as your home page and have configured your mobile phones and IPads to access Facebook at the click of a button? Do you spend more than 60% of your online time checking out Facebook notifications, videos and photos? If so, be careful. You may be unconsciously [...]

Published by on January 23, 2012 9:41 PM
Facebook Games Addiction
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Facebook Games Addiction

Are you one of those people who are addicted to Facebook games? If the answer is no, then think again. Have you been spending a large amount of time playing Facebook games and requesting your online friends for game favors? If so, then it is quite likely that you are already a Facebook addict or [...]

Published by on December 8, 2011 12:29 PM
Child Addiction to Facebook
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Child Addiction to Facebook

The number of Facebook users is estimated to be over 800,000,000, making it the number one social networking site. Despite its popularity, Facebook is not without disturbing consequences.  Cases of Facebook addiction are surging. For instance, a study has indicated that 22% of women aged between 18 – 35 get up to check Facebook first [...]

Published by on October 16, 2011 5:05 AM
Why Quit Facebook
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Why Quit Facebook

There are plenty of reasons why quitting the famous social networking site Facebook is good for you. Facebook claims to be a one stop site where you can conveniently get in touch with people you know around the world, friends from your school, college and other people you have met over a period of your [...]

Published by on October 10, 2011 4:07 AM
Facebook Addiction and its Impact on Your Life
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Facebook Addiction and its Impact on Your Life

The following symptoms are indications that one is addicted to Facebook. You can check these points to find whether you are addicted to Facebook or not. You and your siblings communicate with each other through Facebook, even when you stay together. You keep checking for updates every hour on your PC or mobile phone. The [...]

Published by on September 27, 2011 10:00 AM
Facebook right for your child?
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Facebook right for your child?

Now that everyone is pretty much glued to the social networking system, children are not falling behind in staying “connected” with their circle of friends. The Facebook frenzy has caught up with people from all age groups and has created a furore. When you meet someone after a long time the first question you ask [...]

Published by on September 2, 2011 12:30 PM
Addicted to Facebook? Break Away Strategy
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Addicted to Facebook? Break Away Strategy

Facebook is arguably number one social network site. Going by the recent statistics, Facebook is showing an estimated membership of over 600,000,000. Its popularity, however, has come with a price. Number of people getting addicted to it is rising at an alarming rate.  Ubiquity, instantaneousness, and prevalence of technology and especially the internet, has made [...]

Published by on May 27, 2011 6:59 PM
Teenagers Depression or Facebook Depression
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Teenagers Depression or Facebook Depression

Can too much Facebook use cause depression? Yes. In 2010, there was an estimated 239 million internet users in the United States alone, a 151.6% increase since 2000, making up nearly 78% of the entire population. Seventy-percent of all internet users are active on social networking sites such as Facebook, MySpace and Twitter. According to [...]

Published by on April 9, 2011 7:46 AM
Facebook an Online Venue for Crimes ?
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Facebook an Online Venue for Crimes ?

The Facebook phenomenon is more popular than before. It has become a part of the lives of many people and it changed the way we interact with different people. It became so popular that now, we have what we call Facebook addiction- a condition where a person spends more time on Facebook posting on walls [...]

Published by on March 8, 2011 2:04 PM
Addicting Facebook Games
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Addicting Facebook Games

Facebook is an addiction that my friends and relatives can’t seem to get enough of. I can tell just by the hours they spend in front of the computer working on their shoutouts and even more on the games offered by this social networking site. My concern is that their life depends on it. If [...]

Published by on February 25, 2011 5:27 AM
Nun Barred for Facebook Addiction
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Nun Barred for Facebook Addiction

A convent nun in Spain for more than 35 years has been asked to leave. . After a disagreement her convent asked her to leave. According the the convent it is an internal matter but she has been found spending way too much time on Facebook. Sister Maria Jesus Galan, also known as “Sister Internet” [...]

Published by on February 19, 2011 5:09 PM