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Ok, you like playing games. Video games or playing online, you love the thrill of beating an opponent, solving problems, scoring the most kills. That’s not a problem, is it? Well, if in the back of your mind you think there is a problem, then that means there probably is. Experts in the US have estimated that around 1 in 10 people who play video games, or game online, are addicted to them.
It’s not easy to let go of a habit such as gaming. You enjoy it. It gives you a sense of contentment, even euphoria. Accessing games is so easy these days – they’re available on your phone and on your laptop, and via your Wi-Fi TV connection. The chances are many of your social group enjoy gaming too, so just how can you break the habit? Here are our suggestions on tips to let go of addiction.
Talk to someone you trust. This can be a member of your family, a friend or work colleague, or even a doctor. Get a second opinion from someone who knows you. Maybe there’s nothing to worry about, or perhaps they’ve noticed your behaviour has changed and its time to get some assistance.
Consider what you’re really doing. It may be that you love playing games, but if you take a long, hard look at your gaming tendencies, would you consider that you are trying to avoid doing something else? This might be holding down a relationship, dealing with emotional or financial concerns, a way of dealing with stress or simply keeping the real world at bay. It’s hard to face up to reality but you need to get a grip of what is happening here.
Prioritise something else. What else can you do that gives you a similar feeling but is healthier? The answer is usually sport. You may not be a great one for exercise, but there are so many sports out there you can try and not all of them are team sports or contact sports. You could opt for swimming, yoga or Pilates for example, or you could simply take long walks. If a challenge is something that appeals to you, set yourself some goals. This could be walking or swimming 100 km over a period of time, or it could be losing weight, adding muscle, improving the way you look, or so on.
Recognise that you’re being manipulated by the makers of the games you play. Video games aren’t so bad, as they tend to have a conclusion, however you may want to beat your own score and so keep going back to it. Online games are worse. They are designed to be never ending and you have to do more and more in order to achieve limited rewards. Online games also encourage online relationships, and sometimes these can seem as important as relationships in the real world. You may feel accepted online in a way that doesn’t happen offline. Most of the time this is an illusion however, and these friendships are superficial.
Be clear about your addiction. Addiction to gaming can be a cause of insomnia and sleeping disorders, depression and other mental illnesses. If you feel that you are suffering with physical symptoms linked to excessive gaming, you should seek professional help. Acknowledging the existence of your problem can really help you take the steps to break the cycle.
Look at the state of your finances. If you’re spending a lot of money on gaming, actually working out how much can really be a wake-up call. Add together what you spend on hardware, software, accessories, membership fees and in-game extras. It can be quite a shock. What else could you be spending that money on?
Find another hobby. This sounds so simple, but it is pretty obvious. Find something else that can consume your time. Try collecting something rare, spend time tracking it down. Read stuff., Create new worlds. Draw. Create your own games – board or electronic. Use the skills you gained in gaming excessively to do something worthwhile with your time.
Set a timer. Limit yourself to a set amount of time. When the timer goes off, that’s it. Go and do something else. Be strict with yourself. If necessary, enlist the help of someone else to help you.
At the end of the day, you game for a reason. If you are gaming excessively, you need to take stock and do something different. It’s not easy, but once you have beaten the gaming addiction, you’ll have your life back and it will be worth it!
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Tom Vermeersch is a certified Psychologist and Bach flower expert with more than 30 years of experience.
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It’s not easy to let go of a habit such as gaming. You enjoy it. It gives you a sense of contentment, even euphoria. Accessing games is so easy these days – they’re available on your phone and on your laptop, and via your Wi-Fi TV connection. The chances are many of your social group enjoy gaming too, so just how can you break the habit? Here are our suggestions on tips to let go of addiction.
Talk to someone you trust. This can be a member of your family, a friend or work colleague, or even a doctor. Get a second opinion from someone who knows you. Maybe there’s nothing to worry about, or perhaps they’ve noticed your behaviour has changed and its time to get some assistance.
Consider what you’re really doing. It may be that you love playing games, but if you take a long, hard look at your gaming tendencies, would you consider that you are trying to avoid doing something else? This might be holding down a relationship, dealing with emotional or financial concerns, a way of dealing with stress or simply keeping the real world at bay. It’s hard to face up to reality but you need to get a grip of what is happening here.
Prioritise something else. What else can you do that gives you a similar feeling but is healthier? The answer is usually sport. You may not be a great one for exercise, but there are so many sports out there you can try and not all of them are team sports or contact sports. You could opt for swimming, yoga or Pilates for example, or you could simply take long walks. If a challenge is something that appeals to you, set yourself some goals. This could be walking or swimming 100 km over a period of time, or it could be losing weight, adding muscle, improving the way you look, or so on.
Recognise that you’re being manipulated by the makers of the games you play. Video games aren’t so bad, as they tend to have a conclusion, however you may want to beat your own score and so keep going back to it. Online games are worse. They are designed to be never ending and you have to do more and more in order to achieve limited rewards. Online games also encourage online relationships, and sometimes these can seem as important as relationships in the real world. You may feel accepted online in a way that doesn’t happen offline. Most of the time this is an illusion however, and these friendships are superficial.
Be clear about your addiction. Addiction to gaming can be a cause of insomnia and sleeping disorders, depression and other mental illnesses. If you feel that you are suffering with physical symptoms linked to excessive gaming, you should seek professional help. Acknowledging the existence of your problem can really help you take the steps to break the cycle.
Look at the state of your finances. If you’re spending a lot of money on gaming, actually working out how much can really be a wake-up call. Add together what you spend on hardware, software, accessories, membership fees and in-game extras. It can be quite a shock. What else could you be spending that money on?
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Set a timer. Limit yourself to a set amount of time. When the timer goes off, that’s it. Go and do something else. Be strict with yourself. If necessary, enlist the help of someone else to help you.
At the end of the day, you game for a reason. If you are gaming excessively, you need to take stock and do something different. It’s not easy, but once you have beaten the gaming addiction, you’ll have your life back and it will be worth it!
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Read the complete article
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