After suspicion of connectedness addiction and the subsequent examination and evaluation of a specialist, the diagnosis is compulsive behavior with respect to networked technology. Or, as the common label has grown to signify the disorder; “The Tyranny Of Connectedness” (TOC).
The Treatment
Sufferers tend to disrupt most social settings with unwanted behavior such as text messaging, phone calls, emailing, “mobile gaming” etc. imposing problems in situations both of the intimate variety as well as on a larger scale. Therefore, it is important to try and inhibit damaging behavior at all hours of the day. For moderate problems, the treatment can be as simple as the collar shown in the pictures. Reducing coverage for the wireless device, as long as the subject is near others who may be bothered by unnecessary phone calls.
Will this instead force people to become hermits? As is the problem with many youths spending time in front of their computers instead of with friends? As bad as creating suicide web pages? No, in most groups there is expectations of physical interaction and not only through electronic means.
This kind of treatment, as well as equipping individuals with lead-lined garments – blocking out radiation and preventing personal digital technology from “calling home”.
Behavioral Therapy
For more extreme cases, altering the behavior of the subject may be the only solution. Therapy consisting of repeated indications of falsified incoming requests for attention has proven successful, although recovery comes at a high price.
Consequences
Will the subject become well-adjusted after such therapy?
