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Make Large Life Changes

Make Large Changes

• If you have tried all of these steps, and still find it hard to break an internet addiction, consider making more substantial changes to your life to regain control. For instance, you might sell or dismantle your home computer, or move house to somewhere without a computer or internet access. In this way, you will need to go to work, a library, or internet cafe to complete online tasks - substantially decreasing the amount of time you will spend online.

• Consider living with people who will make you stick to a healthy lifestyle — by active assistance or through your desire to make a good impression. If this is too drastic a step, you can also try to move your computer work desk to a high traffic area, such as a corridor or living space, or face your screen visible to others, to encourage supervision and help break its hold over you.