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Diagnostic Criteria

A pattern of StumbleUpon use, leading to clinically significant impairment or distress as manifested by three (or more) of the following, occurring at any time in the same 12-month period:

1. Tolerance, as defined by either of the following:
* A need for markedly increased amounts of time on StumbleUpon to achieve satisfaction.
* Markedly diminished effect with continued use of the same amount of time on StumbleUpon.
2. Withdrawal, as manifested by either A or B below:
* (A) the characteristic withdrawal syndrome, 1, 2 and 3 below
1. Cessation of (or reduction in) StumbleUpon use that has been heavy and prolonged.
2. Two (or more) of the following, developing within several days to a month after Criterion:
o (a) psychomotor agitation
o (b) anxiety
o (c) obsessive thinking about what is happening on StumbleUpon
o (d) fantasies or dreams about StumbleUpon
o (e) voluntary or involuntary typing movements of the fingers
3. The symptoms in Criterion 2 cause distress or impairment in social, occupational or another important area of functioning
* (B) Use of StumbleUpon is engaged in to relieve or avoid withdrawal symptoms.
3. StumbleUpon is accessed more often or for longer periods of time than was intended, causing the untreated addict to neglect responsibilities at work and the needs of the family at home.
4. There is a persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control StumbleUpon use.
5. A great deal of time is spent in activities related to StumbleUpon use (for example, searching for new articles to submit, commenting on submitting articles).
6. Frequent talks about StumbleUpon in daily life.
7. Important family, social, occupational, or recreational activities are given up or reduced in duration and/or frequency because of StumbleUpon use.
8. StumbleUpon use is continued despite knowledge of having a persistent or recurrent physical, family, social, occupational, or psychological problem that is likely to have been caused or exacerbated by StumbleUpon use (for example, sleep deprivation, marital difficulties, lateness for early morning appointments, neglect of occupational duties, or feelings of abandonment in significant others).