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The Cause of Internet and TV Addiction?

www.causeof.org

 

Depression/Low Arousal

 

·        Aerobic Exercise

·        Allergies

·        Blood Sugar Levels

·        Brainwave Therapy

·        Endorphins and Depression

·        Low Arousal

·        Negative Ions

·        Omega-3 Deficiency

·        Pseudodepression

·        Psychological Causes

·        Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

·        Vitamins

 

Low Arousal

"When we have a low arousal level, the nervous system has a decreased reaction to the sensory input coming in and therefore doesn’t react or respond as quickly, or at all, to the input. Individuals with low arousal level find it hard to remain alert and focused, tend to seek out a lot of input in order to better register and respond to it. They may be hard to motivate and get moving, or may be in perpetual motion [in an attempt to stay awake]."

Module III: Intervention of Sensory and Motor Issues in Individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome

 

Negative Ions

·       Indoor Air Pollution: Negative Ions

 

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Research Topics: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

 

Endorphins and Depression

Research Topics: Endorphin Addiction: An Excess of Endorphins

 

Allergies

Allergies

 

Omega-3 Deficiency

Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs)

 

Blood Sugar Levels

Hypoglycemia

Hypoglycemia

 

Hormones which Affect Blood Sugar Levels

"Blood sugar levels are carefully controlled to stay within a very narrow range to meet the needs of cells throughout the body. Hormones—primarily insulin and glucagon—control the amount of glucose in the blood. Insulin and glucagon are produced in the pancreas, a large gland in the upper abdomen. Other hormones involved in the control of blood sugar levels include cortisol, epinephrine, and growth hormone, which are produced by other glands in the endocrine system such as the adrenal glands. These hormones also help control other body functions."

Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)

 

Sugar withdrawal

"Get to know more about the sugar/depression/energy connection. Read Food and Healing, Sugar Blues, or Potatoes Not Prozac…"

http://www.curezone.com/gallstones/sugarpage.html

 

Aerobic Exercise

Many people who suffer from Internet addiction also suffer from depression. I have personally found aerobic exercise, such as brisk walking,to be helpful.

Exercise vs. Drugs for Depression

Fitness: Aerobic Fitness

 

Psuedodepression

The Brain: Frontal Lobes: Pseudodepression

 

Psychological Causes

Some cases of depression might be caused by cognitive dissonance and an asymmetry between the two hemispheres of the brain (hemispheric asymmetry), and might be treated using dual-brain psychology. For more information about cognitive dissonance and dual-brain psychology please visit the Research Topics page.

 

Brainwave Therapy

For information on brainwave therapy for depression please visit the Brainwaves page.

 

Vitamins

Other Suggestions: Vitamins

 

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