You felt preoccupied with the Internet

You felt the need to use the Internet with increasing amounts of time in order to achieve satisfaction

You repeatedly made unsuccessful efforts to control, cut back, or stop Internet use

You felt restless, moody, depressed, or irritable when attempting to cut down or stop Internet use

You stayed on-line longer than originally intended

You jeopardized or risked the loss of a significant relationship, job, educational, or career opportunity because of the Internet

You lied to family members, a therapist, or others to conceal the extent of involvement with the Internet

You used the Internet as a way of escaping from problems or of relieving a dysphoric mood (e.g., feelings of helplessness, guilt, anxiety, depression)