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Video Games Addiction

What is Video Game Addiction?Gaming becomes addiction when it interferes withA persons relationshipsTheir pursuit of other goals

What Makes a Video Game Addictive?

The design of video games is similar to the design of gambling casinos, which will allow players to have small wins that keep them playing.

Hooks for making video games addictive:

The High Score Beating the Game Role-Playing Discovery Relationships

Top 5 Signs You Need Help With Gaming AddictionYou feel extremely happy when you are playing games, but as soon as you have to stop, you get angry or upset.You think about playing when you are supposed to be focusing on other things.You spend more time with your keyboard or controller than physically hanging out with your friends.Your friends or parents ask what you spend all your time doing, and you lie about it, but inside you know they may have a point.You get up in the middle of the night to check your e-mail or your Facebook comments because you are having a hard time sleeping.

ConsequencesSocial Consequences :

Personal relationships get neglectedPeople no longer want to be around themThey cant engage in real world conversations

Physical Consequences:

Sleep disturbancesCarpal tunnelEating irregularities

RecommendationsLook for specialized therapist (psychologist)Attend to a Summer Camp or Wilderness ProgramPractice outdoor activitiesExerciseParticipate in afterschool clubs, community groups or compete in sports

Important Note!Video game is not actual Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)-IV classifications, although the American Medical Association is reviewing research in order to determine whether they should be included in the next update of the manual in 2010. Many mental health professionals feel that video games are similar to gambling as an addictive process.

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