Mom, I want to stop. I need to stop. But I'm afraid of upsetting people." I knew that Connor's three-year addiction to computer games had ruined his life. But until he made the decision to change four years ago, it seemed like nothing in his family could do to help him. His obsession with living in a virtual world was consuming his life and destroying his education. It had left him without real-life friends or the skills to acquire them. He had driven me and his father to despair. (“My son was addicted to the Internet” 1) Internet addiction should be considered a mental disorder to get help for people who need it. To cure Internet Addiction Disorder, we need to know what it is, how people develop it, the symptoms, and how it is treated. We need to know how many people suffer from this disorder and what measures to take to treat it. Internet addiction, which many may know by the terms computer addiction, Internet addiction, or even Internet addiction disorder, occurs when an individual has impulse control. problems. There are currently five types of Internet addiction. The first type is cybersex addiction. This happens when an individual compulsively uses the Internet to view pornography and access adult chat rooms. The main effect of cybersex addiction is that it negatively damages the person's relationships in real life. The second type of Internet addiction is computer relationship addiction. This is where a person becomes addicted to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat or other sites. People with this type are so addicted that they lose connection with friends and family in real life ("Internet and Computer Addiction" 1). Another type of addiction is Network Compulsion. this is when someone becomes so addicted to online shopping and gambling... in the middle of paper... using the Internet. Cognitive behavioral therapy offers a step-by-step way to stop compulsive Internet behaviors and change your views on Internet, smartphone and computer use. Therapy can also help with stress, anxiety, or depression. If Internet addiction directly affects someone's partner, as is the case with cybersex or online relationships, marriage counseling can help them solve their problems. Marriage counseling can help you reconnect with your partners if they have been using the Internet for most of their social needs. Internet addicts might also turn to group support (“Internet and Computer Addiction” 1). In conclusion, Internet addiction is often overlooked. There are five different types of Internet addiction. There are different signs and symptoms for each addiction, and they can all be treated. Therefore, Internet addiction should be considered a mental disorder.