A dysfunctional pattern of Internet use leading to critical distress and impairment, as
exhibited by one or more of the following , during the same 6-month period:
#1) Frequent Internet use (75% of a 24 hr period), resulting in a failure to accomplish
primary role obligations at home, work, or school. Such as repeated absence of the
man you know (replaced by the internet monster). Or poor home performance related to
Internet use (like imminent structure failure from lack of home repairs). Also banishment
from the home going unnoticed, or acknowledged. (selective hearing loss)#2)Recurrent Internet use in situations in which it is physically hazardous. This includes
staying up all night, lack of sleep causing hallucinations. Severe computer neck, and other
medically related computer disorders are very hazardous. Not to mention flying objects meant
to connect directly to said person, by enraged significant other.#3) Periodic Internet related legal problems, like arrests for internet related misconduct.#4) Continued Internet use despite experiencing persistence interpersonal dilemmas, and or
social difficulties, such as no social life outside of the Internet Chat rooms.#5) Failure to respond to "IWA's" Plan "A" & "B".
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A continued abnormal pattern of Internet use is a serious condition, resulting in
Chronic dependence and impairment, as exhibited by one or more of the following ,
during the same 6-month period:
#1)"CIAD" is a disorder based on dependence of Internet use.