Computer OCD

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a psychiatric anxiety disorder most commonly characterized by a subject's obsessive, distressing, intrusive thoughts and related compulsions (tasks or "rituals") which attempt to neutralize the obsessions.

Computer addiction is an obsessive addiction to computer use sometimes known as Dependency.

A variation of computer addiction is the proposed Internet addiction disorder, which suggests that people can not only be addicted to an object, such as a computer, but also an environment, i.e. the Internet.

There are easy ways to diagnose the like.

Fot one you can install Visual TimeAnalyzer.



Visual TimeAnalyzer automatically tracks all computer usage and presents detailed, richly illustrated reports.
* Easily log individual users or specific projects, and compile detailed accounts of time spent within each program.
* Track work time, pauses, projects, costs, software and internet use.

There is a 3 week trial, but this period is more than sufficient to get a basic idea of habit and rithm.

Another tool that can be used for the diagnosis is a small applet called PC On/Off Time



This free time tracking tool shows the times your computer has been active during the last 3 weeks, with no previous setup required. The software doesn't need to run in the background, because Windows OS tracks login and logoff times (working hours) by default, and the program analyses it.

If compulsive behaviour is observed, one can take measures.

Timeslot (Dutch) might be an option



You want that the child can use the computer, but within limits. But how do you arrange this without getting into a fight each time?

You do it by installing a simple and free piece of software: Timeslot. It aids the child to conform with the rules concerning the amount one can use the PC.

How does it work?

You can configure how ong a child can use the computer. It's easy to adjust the given time, any time you want. You just log in using the parent login. The programs basic policy is to shut down all programs when one exceeds the allocated time. I found security proper as I was unable to prevent the program from starting up once installed. Software removal is only possible using the parent login. Only backdoor is the date using safe mode.

An alternative is Parental Lock Guard (English)

Parental Lock Guard is a comprehensive application ideal for guarding your PC. With the powerfull defending mechanism, it can NOT be stoped in any usual way (without administrators password) known to the large people population: no close button, usual "X" buttons, no Task Manager "End process" or any "third party" software utility that can shut it down! That is also the biggest difference from the other applicatins with the same contents.