Signs of Video Game Addiction

ByVed Joshi

Video games are a real source of entertainment and can keep the gamers preoccupied for hours and hours. Often this seemingly harmless mode of entertainment gradually eats into our precious hours and turns us into addicts. This addiction affects our social life and has physical repercussions also.

People who are continuously playing video games often complain of pain in the hands, wrists and thumb. Constant sitting also takes a toll on their spinal cord and their vision is also hampered.

When gaming exceeds normal and healthy durations and garners abnormal reactions, then it is the first sign of addiction. This makes them obvious to their surroundings. They also tend to neglect their studies and their performance at work also begins to decline. Often they are in a rush to finish their chores and get back to their gaming world.

Video game addicts often resort to telling lies to their family and fabricating the time they spend on games. Such people feel incomplete if they are kept away from their favorite games and this urge becomes so strong that they resort to violence if they are asked to abstain.

It is found that people who are addicts often resort to stealing in order to fulfill their needs as they are not able to focus on jobs.

The symptoms of video game addiction are

When children tend to spend most of their free time holed up in front of the video game or computer.

When the child is constantly restless and sleepy in school.

When the child has difficulty to focus.

A constant decline is seen in the grades and there is lack of interest in extracurricular activities.

Irritable and withdrawn when away from the game.

When a person interpersonal relations are neglected in favor of video games.

Giving up on sleep and rest in order to finish the game.

It is imperative that the signs of addiction are identified and the problem is nipped in the bud before it manifests into a larger problem. It is vital that the family members and friends are supportive and help the victim to the addict themselves from this uncontrollable addiction. But in case this is not sufficient then do not hesitate to take professional help. With effort and support this addiction can be cured and brought under control. SO, As soon as possible concern your doctor or counselor to cure your Video game addiction.

Video Game Addiction is the condition in which addicts lose complete control of the time and they tend to neglect their diet and rest hours.

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