Video Game Addiction: Understanding and Addressing the Compulsion
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Date: 2023-09-09
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Stupiocity
I see, although i had stuck with gaming for many years, but it nevers affects other factors, most of the time. But this week, i had spent almost every free time playing Resident evil 4 remake. So much that i even took a day off from work just to relax and enjoy myself. My relation with brother may have affected a little but as i had spent the week just playing video games, i feel the enjoyment is worth it. I had never spent anything with so much enjoyment or having relaxed. Now i am feeling an urge to learn new, or pehaps read the meditations of marcus aurellius or something productive. But sometimes i ask if i am getting addicted to video games as i try myself to abstain from it, but after 3-4 months, i start gaming again.
But at the same time, i do not feel gaming as a bad thing as it steals the time from mindlessly scrolling shorts. So a good relaxing time
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I see, although i had stuck with gaming for many years, but it nevers affects other factors, most of the time. But this week, i had spent almost every free time playing Resident evil 4 remake. So much that i even took a day off from work just to relax and enjoy myself. My relation with brother may have affected a little but as i had spent the week just playing video games, i feel the enjoyment is worth it. I had never spent anything with so much enjoyment or having relaxed. Now i am feeling an urge to learn new, or pehaps read the meditations of marcus aurellius or something productive. But sometimes i ask if i am getting addicted to video games as i try myself to abstain from it, but after 3-4 months, i start gaming again.
But at the same time, i do not feel gaming as a bad thing as it steals the time from mindlessly scrolling shorts. So a good relaxing time
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VolCanix
not me watching this at 5 am after I just finished playing Assassins creed origins since 2 am
Things about CBT, It really only works if you are ready to utilize the coping skills developed in the treatment. Sometimes addiction is far more that a surface issue that mear CBT alone cannot correct. If you find yourself being addicted to things more easily than not, may be time to speak with your Healthcare provider about seeing a Psychiatrist, as these can be symptoms of underlying conditions like ADHD. This is not ment to be medical advice and I would strongly urge you to not self diagnose.
Furthermore, if you cannot afford to see a Psychiatrist or psychologist, seek out your local social workers, they are trained to help in areas like CBT or DBT and can start you on a great path to success by providing the tools to cope with these types of things.
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not me watching this at 5 am after I just finished playing Assassins creed origins since 2 am
Things about CBT, It really only works if you are ready to utilize the coping skills developed in the treatment. Sometimes addiction is far more that a surface issue that mear CBT alone cannot correct. If you find yourself being addicted to things more easily than not, may be time to speak with your Healthcare provider about seeing a Psychiatrist, as these can be symptoms of underlying conditions like ADHD. This is not ment to be medical advice and I would strongly urge you to not self diagnose.
Furthermore, if you cannot afford to see a Psychiatrist or psychologist, seek out your local social workers, they are trained to help in areas like CBT or DBT and can start you on a great path to success by providing the tools to cope with these types of things.
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Mariana
My cousin's ex had video game addiction.
As soon as he'd get off work he'd hop on the game, not giving my cousin attention and neglecting house needs.
She would always do the housework for him because he'd be busy with his games and he would often postpone work and the broken doorframe in his apartment stayed like that for months and my cousin was unable to help with this, neither did she have to.
He clearly wanted a mother, not a girlfriend.
Also, whenever we'd have family meetings, he wouldn't be social, not because he had social anxiety or a disorder of some sort, but simply because he didn't want to. He would only speak with my brother and the only topics they'd disclose are gaming.
They broke up eventually though and my cousin is now engaged to a super nice, social and outgoing guy
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My cousin's ex had video game addiction.
As soon as he'd get off work he'd hop on the game, not giving my cousin attention and neglecting house needs.
She would always do the housework for him because he'd be busy with his games and he would often postpone work and the broken doorframe in his apartment stayed like that for months and my cousin was unable to help with this, neither did she have to.
He clearly wanted a mother, not a girlfriend.
Also, whenever we'd have family meetings, he wouldn't be social, not because he had social anxiety or a disorder of some sort, but simply because he didn't want to. He would only speak with my brother and the only topics they'd disclose are gaming.
They broke up eventually though and my cousin is now engaged to a super nice, social and outgoing guy
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Crist bal
Well, not gonna lie, I usually play videogames a lot, years ago this habit was interfering with a few matters of my school grades and stuff like that, even with college sometimes (because besides of having fun was like a escape for reality, even to this day)
Actually I still playing, BUT with the difference that I know my priorities, goals and responsibilities (like helping my mom with home wealth with my full time job.
To make this short, nothing can stop you from playing videogames, making your groups to having fun, etc. ; but do it with moderation, you can try listen to music, watching an anime or a TV show, even spend a moment with your family instead, that works for me, maybe it could be useful my experience and some advices that I gave.
A big hug to you all.
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Well, not gonna lie, I usually play videogames a lot, years ago this habit was interfering with a few matters of my school grades and stuff like that, even with college sometimes (because besides of having fun was like a escape for reality, even to this day)
Actually I still playing, BUT with the difference that I know my priorities, goals and responsibilities (like helping my mom with home wealth with my full time job.
To make this short, nothing can stop you from playing videogames, making your groups to having fun, etc. ; but do it with moderation, you can try listen to music, watching an anime or a TV show, even spend a moment with your family instead, that works for me, maybe it could be useful my experience and some advices that I gave.
A big hug to you all.
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AquAffinity
I gotta confess. I was addicted to gaming so much it ruined my eyes, my social life, and school. I tried to stop it but it won t, my young self is just too naive to understand. It was only the time when I grew older that I started to realize. At least I have been gaming to a lesser extent when I reached college, and only play games on my free time, or with friends. But I can t forget the times I wasted parts of my life because of gaming. There were some good parts of it like making friends and socializing online, but there should ve been a balance between them which I didn t have; one of the many reasons why I m introverted. I really hope no one else suffers the same fate as me.
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I gotta confess. I was addicted to gaming so much it ruined my eyes, my social life, and school. I tried to stop it but it won t, my young self is just too naive to understand. It was only the time when I grew older that I started to realize. At least I have been gaming to a lesser extent when I reached college, and only play games on my free time, or with friends. But I can t forget the times I wasted parts of my life because of gaming. There were some good parts of it like making friends and socializing online, but there should ve been a balance between them which I didn t have; one of the many reasons why I m introverted. I really hope no one else suffers the same fate as me.
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Nitroh
On the surface, I'm aware that I fall into this category, though I don't play an egregious amount because I'm addicted to the games themselves, I'm more or less addicted to the time wasting factor. Playing for the sake of playing as it were. I of course love a ton of games but it's no where to the point that it's all I can ever think about, it once was back 10 years ago when Call of Duty was peaking, but nowadays it's more of a time waster than a passion, and there isn't much else to keep my attention for long periods of time.
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On the surface, I'm aware that I fall into this category, though I don't play an egregious amount because I'm addicted to the games themselves, I'm more or less addicted to the time wasting factor. Playing for the sake of playing as it were. I of course love a ton of games but it's no where to the point that it's all I can ever think about, it once was back 10 years ago when Call of Duty was peaking, but nowadays it's more of a time waster than a passion, and there isn't much else to keep my attention for long periods of time.
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xliiiRA
I actually recognise the pattern when I get depressed enough(usually via heartbreak. It's sort of a stop gap point now that prevents me from spiraling too. All addictions are escapism. I learned to moderate any potentially addictive behaviours as I got older. Maturation and healing is found in a healthy self-discipline.
Also I think it's funny that this got posted at pretty-much-0300 when all the gaming addicts are still awake. (I just got to work)
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I actually recognise the pattern when I get depressed enough(usually via heartbreak. It's sort of a stop gap point now that prevents me from spiraling too. All addictions are escapism. I learned to moderate any potentially addictive behaviours as I got older. Maturation and healing is found in a healthy self-discipline.
Also I think it's funny that this got posted at pretty-much-0300 when all the gaming addicts are still awake. (I just got to work)
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LAF
Forza Horizon 4 has the worst hook to get you addicted if you like Forzathon Live, hourly events that you can learn to play perfectly. You end up wanting to show off your car and your skills, and you feel incredibly, overwhelmingly rewarded when you do so. Never felt that level of satisfaction from another game which when I think about it is somewhat worrying lol. Sometimes spend hours on there when I know I should instead start adulting and do things
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Forza Horizon 4 has the worst hook to get you addicted if you like Forzathon Live, hourly events that you can learn to play perfectly. You end up wanting to show off your car and your skills, and you feel incredibly, overwhelmingly rewarded when you do so. Never felt that level of satisfaction from another game which when I think about it is somewhat worrying lol. Sometimes spend hours on there when I know I should instead start adulting and do things
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Lone
the reason i've been playing games (and also watching vtubers) for so long is as a form of escapism. to escape from the real world and all the problems that come my way. honestly i gave up on studying for college to get a job in the future after so many failures because i felt it was not worth to me anymore. at thins point i just want to play games and watch vtubers because they're the only things that give me life in this world.
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the reason i've been playing games (and also watching vtubers) for so long is as a form of escapism. to escape from the real world and all the problems that come my way. honestly i gave up on studying for college to get a job in the future after so many failures because i felt it was not worth to me anymore. at thins point i just want to play games and watch vtubers because they're the only things that give me life in this world.
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Boris
One reason why games are addictive is because many of them are made to be addictive. Mechanics like lootboxes, battle passes and other stuff basically force players to play the game and helps addictions to form.
That's one of the reasons why I love indie games. They are usually made by passionate people and not made for money. This means very few have these predatory game mechanics.
So yea, AAA bad, indie good
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One reason why games are addictive is because many of them are made to be addictive. Mechanics like lootboxes, battle passes and other stuff basically force players to play the game and helps addictions to form.
That's one of the reasons why I love indie games. They are usually made by passionate people and not made for money. This means very few have these predatory game mechanics.
So yea, AAA bad, indie good
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Yashi
I had depression (not anymore: ), corona came and my parents broke up. To flee from all that pain I went to video games. A world where i can be whatever i wanted and flee from all that pain. I think thats what caused my addiction. But since about a month im trying to get away from it. The first step im doing is to try to not take my phone on the toilet anymore.
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I had depression (not anymore: ), corona came and my parents broke up. To flee from all that pain I went to video games. A world where i can be whatever i wanted and flee from all that pain. I think thats what caused my addiction. But since about a month im trying to get away from it. The first step im doing is to try to not take my phone on the toilet anymore.
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Adish
as a gamer
i tried to quit video games in the past and minimized my time of gaming to an hour a day
it didn't work. if you want to stop getting addicted you have to stop it completely and if you have friends that continue bringing you to video games
END THE RELATIONSHIP with them NOW
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as a gamer
i tried to quit video games in the past and minimized my time of gaming to an hour a day
it didn't work. if you want to stop getting addicted you have to stop it completely and if you have friends that continue bringing you to video games
END THE RELATIONSHIP with them NOW
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KingOfHelll
What if i tell you life is an addiction, whatever you do it will turn into an addiction, you can't escape it, only you can embrace it, welcome to real life, nothing is perfect, you just exist and you try to feel good with yourself till your inevitable end, welcome to planet earth.
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What if i tell you life is an addiction, whatever you do it will turn into an addiction, you can't escape it, only you can embrace it, welcome to real life, nothing is perfect, you just exist and you try to feel good with yourself till your inevitable end, welcome to planet earth.
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SSStylishDevi1
I lost my girl friend cause of my gaming addiction. I ve been working so hard to stop. I feel so terrible I wasn t emotionally there all the time. I ve only played like 6 hours totally since the break up a month ago. I really want her back but I don t think she will forgive me
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I lost my girl friend cause of my gaming addiction. I ve been working so hard to stop. I feel so terrible I wasn t emotionally there all the time. I ve only played like 6 hours totally since the break up a month ago. I really want her back but I don t think she will forgive me
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psych2go
Im pretty sure me, myself, is trying to escape from all the problems in life, and thats why it's so addicting for me, and, as someone who struggles to socialize, my phone really helps with it, even though i still cant socialize in real life.
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Im pretty sure me, myself, is trying to escape from all the problems in life, and thats why it's so addicting for me, and, as someone who struggles to socialize, my phone really helps with it, even though i still cant socialize in real life.
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Moth
What would you recommend for someone who struggled with video game addiction in the past got it under control but lacks a social life outside of the internet still as a starting point towards making friends as an adult in real life
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What would you recommend for someone who struggled with video game addiction in the past got it under control but lacks a social life outside of the internet still as a starting point towards making friends as an adult in real life
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Spider-verse
Just lemme play fortnite with my friends I never see ok? It s the only way I can connect with them, and most time i can t because they get on late and I get on early. I m not addicted, I just wanna are my friends
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Just lemme play fortnite with my friends I never see ok? It s the only way I can connect with them, and most time i can t because they get on late and I get on early. I m not addicted, I just wanna are my friends
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MCAWESOME
I received my gaming addiction from other factors in my life such as parents breaking up, family members dying early etc. and other traumatic events that moved me from being a casual gamer to an impulsive gamer
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I received my gaming addiction from other factors in my life such as parents breaking up, family members dying early etc. and other traumatic events that moved me from being a casual gamer to an impulsive gamer
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itsJA
I had gaming addiction until i got older and realized i wasn't doing anything to help my family, i now play games just for fun but dont play all day anymore, this video was really relatable to me to!
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I had gaming addiction until i got older and realized i wasn't doing anything to help my family, i now play games just for fun but dont play all day anymore, this video was really relatable to me to!
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