Netolism is an addiction that also affects social networks

With the use of social networks, different problems arise that threaten human health. A typical example is Cyberbullying annoying young and elderly users. But alongside it, there can also be all sorts of addictions. One of them is Internet and social media addictionwhich is called netholism. If you don't know exactly what you mean by it, we'll tell you.

What is Netholism?

Netolism is basically a sick addiction related to, among other things, the aforementioned social networks. It is essentially virtual drug accessible via computer, smartphone or tablet. And it should be noted that quite interesting statistics are emerging with this area. We present some of the data below.

Subject	Value
Persons over 16 years of age	4.5 million on social media
Use of the fast phone	95 % people aged 16 to 24
Groups at risk	18 to 33 years old
Less risky group	Adults

It's very easy for a regular social network to become an addiction. It is characterised by certain symptoms, but at the same time has negative consequences.

The main symptoms of social media addiction

How do you know if you're addicted to social media, you ask? Very easy. You can't tear yourself away from the Internet. You forget about eating and drinking and start to ignore the world around you. Social networks are your second home. Without social networks, you suffer from nervousness and in some cases you can even be aggressive and unpleasant to other people.

What does netolism lead to?

Addiction leads primarily to loss of contact with loved ones and friends. Because of the disconnect from reality, you lose your regular hobbies, you start to lose your communication skills and social skills in general. In the real world you are unable to communicate with others. Frequent use of social networking sites can also translate into health problems, for example, when your eyesight starts to deteriorate.

If your social media addiction grows to these levels, it is advisable to seek professional help. He or she will help you to stop these activities as soon as possible and try to cure the addiction itself.