Facebook: Signs of Addiction



-Preoccupation with Facebook

-Increased use

-Repeated, unsuccessful efforts to control Facebook use

-Restlessness, moodiness, depression or irritability when attempting to cut down

-Online longer than originally intended

-Jeopardized or risked loss of significant relationships, job, educational, or career opportunities

-Lies to family members, therapist, or others to conceal use

-Uses Facebook to escape and relieve problems or dysphoric mood (e.g., feelings of hopelessness, guilt, anxiety, depression).