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Internet addiction: When life is only online

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Susanne Kluge-Paustian
November 26, 2025

Digital addiction to social media, streaming and gaming. How does internet addiction develop, and how can therapy help to regain control and joie de vivre?

Addicted to social media or streaming — sometimes to the point of complete social isolation. Internet addiction is a serious condition that is often underestimated. We explain the mechanisms behind addiction — from dopamine to loss of control. But it is possible to break free from this spiral. With the help of therapy, you can find your way back to a self-determined life — out of the digital world and into real life.

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