this changes some people's lives. If you have any valid prevention and treatment advice, please leave it.
2006-11-05 14:17:59 · 11 answers · asked by imputh 5 in Games & Recreation ➔ Video & Online Games
Break Hide or Sell the system you play it for. After withdrawal breaks them they will heal and find anew.
2006-11-05 14:25:51 · answer #1 · answered by Answerer 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If someone functions successfully in society and is happy playing video games why try to change them?
I don't know the situation you are talking about, whether it be a child or an adult who isn't functioning. I don't know if you are talking about someone you personally would like to spend more time with. You should give us all the details and then I could answer your question. Every situation is unique. I had an almost complete stranger tell me I was addicted to games because I didn't want to go out with him. I can tell you that I am not addicted. This was just someones personal opinion who knew next to nothing about my life except that I was having an exceptionally good week with my game.
And now I am going to get off my soapbox.
2006-11-05 14:40:12 · answer #2 · answered by cndlgrl591 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Addiction" is a very powerful word, as addiction is a very powerful thing. I believe if someone is "addicted" to video games, the problem isn't the video games themselves, the problem is in the reason for someone becoming addicted (to anything) in the first place. People who like to play video games aren't addicted simply because they don't want to stop playing.
Someone who is "addicted" to video games most likely has other addictions as well which are probably more of a threat to him/herself. Anyone with addiction problems should seek treatment from a doctor, or help from family, friends, and support groups.
2006-11-05 15:18:50 · answer #3 · answered by Ntendo fangeek 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The best prevention of video game is that you socialize with the person who is addicted. More you socialize less he/she be addicted to video games.
2006-11-05 14:22:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anu 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Limit playing time to an hour a day or something. Find other things to do instead of playing video games. You can go out or just do other things. Don't waste your whole life playing video games.
2006-11-05 14:21:10 · answer #5 · answered by sg 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
why what's wrong with video games? This is my treatment, instead of a gamer being with someone who hates video games they should be with someone who will find it romantic to play video games and shoot eachother...My boyfriend and I are happy playing video games together, I have a full time job and we have awesome sex...I think people just need to put into perspective what they really want and need. I don't need treatment.
2006-11-05 14:20:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
If it's on a website block the website (I don't exactly know how to do it but my friend was addicted to runescape once and that's what her mom had to do to get her to stop playing- then she decided she didn't want to be addicted at all and she smashed her own internet modem... i wouldn't advise that)
2006-11-05 14:35:37 · answer #7 · answered by Lindsey 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Remove the games and equipment from the environment and the addiction is resolved. The problem is not the games, its the parents who use them as babysitters.
2006-11-05 14:20:35 · answer #8 · answered by Emm 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't buy cell phones, go out ever, and most importantly Don't pay the power bill!
2006-11-05 14:18:48 · answer #9 · answered by fantasticopinionsfree 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you dont couse its owsome. you sould play veido games.and its not a bad thing your mean to gamers.you must be a lamer.
p.s. the wii rules
2006-11-05 14:39:47 · answer #10 · answered by jawaan_mullen 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋