My brother in law is so addicted to video games he can not keep a job, has become nocturnal and flies into fits of rage, probably due to lack of fresh air, sunlight and sleep, he is getting a divorce and (won't get it)but wants custody of the kids just so he can keep the house get paid alimony and get to play video games all day and night. does any one have personal experience with this? Do you recommend any web sites, groups or organizations where I can get info?
2006-09-26 09:15:10 · 9 answers · asked by Sara 5 in Health ➔ Mental Health
this is a 37 year old man,
I can't take the game because he would just but a new one and probably do something violent to my sister blaming her. he plays them on the computer, and I can't throw away his computer because then I would be in trouble for theft.
2006-09-26 09:22:31 · update #1
buy a new one, I mean
2006-09-26 09:22:58 · update #2
Being an addictions counsellor, we see this all the time.Whether it be shopping, video games and gambling. It should be treated just as any kind of an addiction. Have you thought about doing a family intervention
Here is a website: http://www.mediafamily.org/facts/facts_gameaddiction.shtml
You can also talk to a family doctor about what is available for help in your area.
2006-09-26 10:17:20 · answer #1 · answered by JewelsH 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
< reformed video game junky < i just had to make myself cut off my cable so that i couldn't play anymore.. 1 year sober and counting lol, but seriously, it's amazing how many people don't realize how easy and serious this type of addiction can be.. i don't even have an addictive personality and i was sucked in after a while. other countries (like japan) have many programs for this kind of thing.. here.. I'd say your best bet is an intervention! followed by counseling
2006-09-26 16:23:18 · answer #2 · answered by pip 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are a lot of substance abuse groups out there that can link you to an addiction center that would be able to help with his problem. As an avid gamer it's sad to see a grown-@$$ man who loses touch with reality in favor of the fantasy world. good luck...
2006-09-26 16:17:49 · answer #3 · answered by TonerLow69 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Oh my gosh! He needs to grow up and get his priorities straight!
I am sure you know that already. As for a support group , i don't know of any but I would recommend he seek professioanl help. ASAP
2006-09-26 16:58:45 · answer #4 · answered by Coastalchick 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
just break the machine make it look like it happened naturally like over heating or laser burn out or hell scratch the **** out of his games
2006-09-26 16:24:20 · answer #5 · answered by Phantom Pyro 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
TAKE THE GAME AND HIDE IT...BETTER YET THROW IT AWAY...MY BF SON HAS THE SAME PROBLEM...HE'S MORE FOCUS ON GAMES THEN SCHOOL.
2006-09-26 16:19:56 · answer #6 · answered by blah 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you should lock all of his or hers video games in the trunk or jst sell them or pawn it.
2006-09-26 16:17:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am addicted to video games also lol its great fun!
2006-09-26 19:00:11 · answer #8 · answered by Hey 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
cancel his internet acct too. he plays them online i take it?
2006-09-26 16:24:11 · answer #9 · answered by seanachie60 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋