chatszindróma

Chatzszindróma is a term used in Hungarian-language discussions to describe a pattern of excessive, compulsive engagement with online chat platforms and messaging. It is not an officially recognized medical or psychiatric diagnosis; rather it appears in media reports, blogs, and online communities as a colloquial descriptor for behaviors associated with persistent digital communication.

Typical signs include preoccupation with chats, spending many hours messaging, neglect of work or studies, disturbed sleep, and withdrawal from offline relationships. Some individuals may require longer or more frequent sessions to feel satisfied, experience irritability when unable to chat, or use chats as a primary coping mechanism for stress or loneliness.

Contributing factors may include social isolation, social anxiety, depression, and the reinforcing nature of online feedback such as replies and likes. The phenomenon is often discussed alongside broader concerns about internet addiction, problematic technology use, and the effects of constant connectivity on attention and mood.

Diagnosis for chatszindróma does not exist in standard medical classifications like DSM-5 or ICD-11. Clinicians may evaluate related symptoms using criteria for internet or social media use disorders and assess impairment in daily functioning. Treatment typically emphasizes psychotherapy, especially cognitive behavioral therapy, digital hygiene strategies, setting time limits, and addressing co-occurring mental health conditions; family or peer support can be helpful.

Due to limited systematic research, there are no reliable prevalence estimates. The term remains variable in meaning across sources and is often used critically or illustratively rather than as a formal diagnosis. See also internet addiction, digital dependence, nomophobia.