How can i tell if i have a online video game addiction, is there any signs?

Question

is there a cure without stopping the games altogether.?

Answer 1

If you eat, sleep and work from your computer desk there may be a problem.
Try to set scheduled limits & stick to them.
CT

Answer 2

Symptoms of computer or video game addiction:

For children:

* Most of non-school hours are spent on the computer or playing video games.
* Falling asleep in school.
* Not keeping up with assignments.
* Worsening grades.
* Lying about computer or video game use.
* Choosing to use the computer or play video games, rather than see friends.
* Dropping out of other social groups (clubs or sports).
* Irritable when not playing a video game or on the computer.

For adults:

* Computer or video game use is characterized by intense feelings of pleasure and guilt.
* Obsessing and pre-occupied about being on the computer, even when not connected.
* Hours playing video games or on the computer increasing, seriously disrupting family, social or even work life.
* Lying about computer or video game use.
* Experience feelings of withdrawal, anger, or depression when not on the computer or involved with their video game.
* May incur large phone or credit bills for on-line services.
* Can't control computer or video game use.
* Fantasy life on-line replaces emotional life with partner.

There are even physical symptoms that may point to addiction:

* Carpal tunnel syndrome.
* Sleep disturbances
* Back, neck aches
* Headaches
* Dry eyes
* Failure to eat regularly or neglect personal hygiene

For the computer or video game addicted person, a fantasy world on-line or in a game has replaced his or her real world. The virtual reality of the computer or game is more inviting than the every day world of family, school or work. With the increased access to pornography on the Internet and in games, this fantasy world may be highly sexual.

The first step to healing is to recognize the symptoms. Help from a professional is often needed.

Answer 3

The best indicator is ones thinking. If for example, you wonder if you are addicted, this thought came from someplace, and it is either conscience or your MIND. Which only you can decide. But if game playing time cuts into what you ought to do, then it's nearing the realm of addiction.
Peace

Answer 4

You never come out of your room other than to eat or use the bathroom. The only thing you look up on line is cheat codes or new games or upgrades...Limit your time by setting times to play.

Answer 5

Further signs are thinking about game during off hours... during work/school ... also if u find it difficult to keep off from playing online , thenthe situation needs attention.
Good luck ,

Answer 6

if your on the internet more thasn two hours a aday and you male and your not looking at porn your probably addictec to the games. If you eat while playing the games, If you talk to people while palying th games, if you think your addicted you probably are.

Answer 7

find an acctivity that replaces some of your video game time

Answer 8

It takes to be honest with ur self but if u are her wondering...is it coz u know u do.