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Internet Addiction Treatment in Spain – Private, One-to-One Recovery

Internet Addiction Treatment: One-to-One in Spain

Oasis Premium Recovery is a private, one-to-one residential programme in Southern Spain for adults struggling with internet addiction, compulsive screen use, and digital burnout. We stabilise sleep, mood, and energy, rebuild device boundaries, and design a sustainable routine so progress holds after discharge. If you are comparing settings, start with Rehab Spain, understand our model in One-to-One Therapy in Spain and Why Private Therapy in Spain Works, and review scope at What We Treat. For landscape context, see Luxury Rehab Clinics, Rehab UK vs Spain, and Spain Treatment Centres.

What this page covers · Signs and effects · Why one-to-one works · Assessment · Our approach · Your clinical dose · Two sample pathways · Relapse prevention and aftercare · Programmes · Admissions · FAQ

Internet addiction and digital overuse: what this page covers

  • Internet addiction: loss of control, persistent use despite harm, withdrawal when restricted, and failed attempts to cut back.
  • Common loops: doomscrolling, social media cycles, streaming binges, online shopping, news fixation, forums, and adult content used to regulate mood or escape stress.
  • Co-occurrence: frequent overlap with ADHD, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, and work-related burnout. See also Gaming Addiction.

Common signs and effects we see

  • Sleep inversion and fatigue: late-night scrolling, inconsistent bedtimes, low morning readiness, naps that erode night sleep.
  • Burnout: chronic fatigue, decision overload, irritability, and reliance on caffeine or energy drinks.
  • Mood volatility: anxiety spikes, low mood, shame after binges, and social withdrawal.
  • Function impact: missed deadlines, reduced work or academic output, relationship tension, neglected meals and movement.
  • Risk patterns: spending problems, privacy risks, and use of sedatives or alcohol to come down from late sessions. See Prescription Medication Misuse.

Why one-to-one care is effective

Digital patterns are personal and often shame based. Group settings can increase performance pressure or exposure. One-to-one gives privacy, stable attunement, and the clinical time to rebuild sleep, routines, and social confidence without leaning on screens for regulation. We hold device governance tightly, then reintroduce tech with clear guardrails.

Assessment: mapping the loop

  • Use profile: hours by day, platforms, triggers, spending, and binge windows.
  • Sleep and physiology: latency, night waking, chronotype drift, morning readiness, light and caffeine timing, movement and nutrition.
  • Mood and cognition: anxiety, low mood, attention, reward sensitivity, and executive function.
  • Environment: bedroom and desk setup, device locations, notification load, headset and privacy rules.
  • Risk map: energy drinks and stimulants, sedatives or alcohol for sleep, spending risk, secrecy, and crisis indicators.

Our approach to internet addiction

  • DBT-informed skills: distress tolerance for urges, emotion regulation after social conflict or news spikes, interpersonal effectiveness for boundaries and repairs. See DBT Therapy in Spain.
  • Motivational work (MET): align values, resolve ambivalence about cutting back, and convert decisions into daily device rules. See MET Therapy.
  • Somatic regulation: TRE, breathwork, light exposure, and movement to stabilise arousal and reset sleep.
  • Digital environment design: device zoning, app limits, notification hygiene, late-evening curfews, curated feeds, and spending controls.
  • Burnout repair: capacity planning, meeting and study hygiene, recovery blocks, and clear stop times. See Work Addiction and Burnout.
  • Medication and safety: if sedatives or stimulants are involved, a physician sets any medical plan. We do not prescribe or alter doses. We coordinate pathways where indicated.

Your weekly clinical dose

  • Psychotherapy: 7 to 10 hours one-to-one focused on digital drivers and mood regulation.
  • Skills and planning: 3 to 5 hours on relapse prevention, device governance, and routine rebuild.
  • Somatic regulation: 2 to 4 hours of TRE and body-based work to stabilise the system.
  • Integration time: protected practice, nature, and rest so change consolidates.

Two sample pathways

Doomscrolling and social media with anxiety and sleep collapse

  • Week 1: circadian reset, DBT regulation blocks, MET values work, TRE, light and caffeine timing, device curfews, first relapse map.
  • Week 2: notification hygiene, feed curation, offline social exposure, energy budgeting, aftercare calendar and partner alignment.
  • Weeks 3 to 4: stress test weeks with news or work pressure, graded evenings without screens, and step down to structured follow ups.

Streaming and online shopping binges with evening alcohol

  • Week 1: sleep architecture rebuild, DBT distress tolerance, spending controls, device zoning, TRE, physician coordination if alcohol or sedatives are involved.
  • Week 2: boundary scripts at work and home, capacity plan, MET to resolve fear of missing out, alternative evening routines, aftercare plan.
  • Weeks 3 to 4: travel and weekend protocols, relapse drills for sales events and series releases, and step down.

Relapse prevention and aftercare

You leave with a written device charter, a 90 day social and energy plan, specific rules for nights and weekends, and scheduled follow ups. Ongoing support includes Lifetime Aftercare, Aftercare Support, and Life Skills and Relapse Prevention. With consent, we can liaise with partners, family, employers, or tutors of your choosing.

Programmes

Admissions and practicalities

  • Confidentiality: discreet admissions and a low-exposure residence protect privacy.
  • Travel: straightforward routes into Málaga and nearby hubs with private ground transfer.
  • Work or study contact: limited remote contact may be considered once stabilised, with clear rules that protect recovery.
  • Safety note: if someone is at immediate risk of harm, contact local emergency services. We are not an emergency service.

Frequently asked questions

Do you work with adults or under 18s

We are an adult service. For clients close to 18, we can discuss suitability and alternatives. With consent, we involve partners or family where helpful.

Will I have to stop using the internet completely

Not always. Some clients choose a full break. Others return with clear device rules, curated feeds, and graded exposure. We plan what fits your values and risk profile.

What if I rely on alcohol, sedatives, or stimulants to manage late nights

We coordinate medical pathways where indicated. We do not prescribe or alter doses. The plan balances sleep, regulation, and skills to remove the need for unsafe coping.

How long until sleep and energy feel normal

With a consistent routine, many clients feel better within 1 to 2 weeks. Consolidation continues over several weeks with stable light, movement, nutrition, and device rules.

Is group work required

No. Our model is one-to-one as standard. Optional partner or family sessions are arranged with your consent.

How long should I plan for

Many clients begin with two weeks for stabilisation and extend in two to four week blocks to consolidate change.

How to start

  1. Send a confidential enquiry. Share a concise outline of your situation and goals.
  2. Book a pre-admission assessment. We review history, risks, device use, and practical needs via secure video.
  3. Receive a tailored plan. We propose programme length, focus areas, and next steps. Physician coordination if indicated.
  4. Plan travel. We arrange your arrival and private ground transfer to the residence.
  5. First 72 hours. Stabilise sleep, nutrition, and routine while beginning focused work.
  6. Step down. Continue with structured aftercare and device governance at home.

Speak in confidence. If the internet has started taking more than it gives, contact Oasis Premium Recovery for a private, one-to-one plan in Spain.

  • One-to-one session focused on internet addiction and device governance
  • Device charter and routine worksheet on a desk
  • TRE setup for nervous system regulation after screen overuse
  • Calm bedroom suite supporting sleep restoration in Spain