Internet Addiction Rehab

Delamere private internet rehab & rehab for social media

Someone who suffers from internet addiction disorder (IAD) also referred to as problematic internet use or pathological internet use, will suffer from a compulsive behavioural disorder that affects all aspects of their wellbeing.

At Delamere, we have learned that the first step in recovery from any addiction or problematic behaviour is to stop the behaviour completely for a period of time. During this time the individual can undertake a rehabilitation programme and learn strategies and boundaries that they can implement around their problematic behaviour.

In this day and age, it is not always possible to completely abstain from the internet, we understand this. This is especially true of those who have a job involving spending a lot of time on the internet or where internet research is needed to fulfil school or work requirements.

However, abstaining from compulsive and non-essential internet use is possible and this is the aim of recovery from internet addiction.

The process of recovery for those attending a Delamere inpatient addiction treatment programme will consist of many different treatments to tackle all aspects of the person’s life such as social issues, anxiety, and low self-esteem. Our Delamere team works with guests, applying evidence-based treatments to heal and change the mindset, teaching healthier ways of managing emotions, thoughts, and feelings, and instilling essential relapse prevention techniques and strategies.

At Delamere, we believe in treating the whole person as opposed to just the symptoms that the person walks through our doors with. This means that as well as treating every aspect of each guest on an emotional, physical, social, intellectual, spiritual, and psychological level, we also look at their home environment, family environment, work environment, and social circle. We feel this is important as this is where they will continue their ongoing recovery.

Why is rehab for internet addiction & social media important?

As a result of an internet addiction disorder being progressive, other areas of the sufferer’s life begin to feel the impact. Similarly to those who suffer from gaming addiction, the affected individual lives more and more in their virtually created world as it doesn’t present the challenges that real life does. Someone who suffers from internet addiction will engage less and less with friends and family, lose interest in things they used to find enjoyable, and even their career or school work will suffer as a result.

At this point, seeking professional help and entering rehab for internet addiction can be a huge turning point. Within a space like Delamere, guests can connect with others on similar recovery journeys which fosters a supportive community built without shame or judgement. Delamere’s internet rehab programme also enables guests to learn life skills, communication skills, boundary setting, and safe emotional expression through a range of interesting and engaging workshops, group therapies, Recovery Mentoring sessions, and counselling sessions.

Help and Support for Internet Addiction