Can coding be addiction

Question

Coding everytime and over coding
good for our social and mental health

Answer 1

You may not think that using the computer excessively can have a negative impact on your life but for those who become addicted to the computer, compulsive use can actually lead to a number of lasting consequences in work, home and social life. If you or someone you know is addicted to the computer, you may be experiencing the following effects of compulsive computer use:

inability to interact social except when on the computer such as online in chat groups or social networking sitesinability to experience pleasure when performing tasks that are not done on a computer. You may not feel relief or gratification unless you are taking part in a task that involves using a computeroverspending on hardware, software or other computer itemsloss of relationships due to spending too much time on the computer and not enough time with a friend or loved oneloss of a job due to a lack of productivity because time was spent on the computer performing other tasks that provided you with satisfactiongiving up career goals in an effort to spend more time on the computerlack of productivity on school assignment because you are distracted by your desire to use the computerfeelings of failure because you have tried to control your computer usage and despite your efforts have failed at your attemptspoor self-esteem because you feel socially ineptpoor self-hygiene because you are too “busy” with your involvement with the computer to take time out to shower, eat, brush your teeth and hair or otherwise take care of yourself.

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Answer 2

I'm total fine with getting addicted to coding and becoming antisocial IRL - Why do I need to socialise when I have you guys? =^=

Answer 3

I am addicted to programming. But not addicted to computer. I do my homework, study on time. I also care my health. And I also participate on social gathering. Play and talk with my brothers, sisters and friends.

#Still I think I am addicted to programming. Because I code or learn programming languages about 50% of the time I stay awake.

#This means coding can be addiction.

Answer 4

I sometimes forget what time it is while coding and spend hours without knowing. Does that come under addiction?

Answer 5

yes, it's