Internet Use

• Setting your homepage to
  www.utexas.edu
  or

  www.google.com
• When studying, set your IM profile to "away"
• Avoid going to sites that could lure you away from your work

If you do use Facebook or MySpace, be aware that unless you set your profile to "private" or "restricted," your information - including photos of you, your contact information, and potentially damaging secrets - are available to anyone, anytime. Going into your privacy settings and limiting who can see your profile can make social networking safer for you. For more information about Facebook safety,

When does internet use become a problem? The following signs and symptoms suggest that it may be time to seek help:

• Avoiding people to spend more time online
• Sacrificing sleep to spend more time online
• Unable to limit time spent online
• Relationships and schoolwork suffer
• Feeling panicky or irritable when away from a computer
• Anticipating or craving time online

UT's Counseling & Mental Health Center can help.