Are you a Facebook addict?

There is no need to convince you that Facebook addiction is reality in today's world. So many people suffer from it and so many of them don't even realize they are addicted. Day after day people spend countless (and priceless) hours in internet social networks. If we think about this phenomenon reasonably, we will undoubtedly reveal the fact that this is costing more to individuals than it is giving to them.

When someone doesn't even recognize he's addicted, curing and liberation is almost impossible. This holds true for Facebook addiction too, despite the fact that it's a psychological and not a physical addiction. This article is intended for everyone who wishes to recognize whether or not they are addicted to Facebook (or any other social network). It will also be useful for those who want to analyze the compulsive behaviors of their friends and relatives.

So how exactly could we define "Facebook addiction"? As I already said, it is a psychological condition. Those who suffer from it frequently feel the urge to use Facebook, and this urge goes beyond the normal and natural necessity. While 30 mins or an hour a day are more than enough for most people to check their Facebook pages and accomplish a ton of stuff, those who are addicted exceed this time significantly. More often than not their time spent in Facebook has no other purpose than the stay itself. They feel a need to satisfy their emotional needs through the use of Facebook and this has become a daily compulsion.

From an outsider's perspective the behavior of a Facebook addict might seem completely irrational and odd. But a quick analysis of the traits of Facebook as a stimulation providing service reveals that addiction is a quite natural consequence. Facebook simulates a community, it lacks pain and risk of rejection (in contrast to real world) and it stimulates various human emotions. These are all traits that turn Facebook into an irresistible temptation.

I want to give you some of the best ways to recognize Facebook addiction. Still, let me warn you that they all require you to be honest with yourself. Really look at how you (or anyone else) spend your days and how you feel about Facebook.

Here are some of the basic signs of Facebook addiction:

1. You check your Facebook first thing in the morning and last thing before you go to sleep.
2. You spend more than 2 hours a day in Facebook.
3. You feel an urge to login whenever you feel bored.
4. You prefer more to communicate through Facebook with your friends than going out with them.
5. Spending 2 days without Facebook seems impossible to you.
6. Most of your friends on Facebook are people you don't even know.

Watch out for other signs in your daily behaviors that may not be included in this list.