My mom has been addicted to World of Warcraft for over a year now. It's all she ever talks about and all she ever does. This is one of the hardest things I have had to deal with in my 20 years on earth, even though my father is an alcoholic. I have no idea what to do to help her. My mom got worse after I moved away in September of 2005, I moved back in September of 2006 and I didn't know how bad it was as I only visited twice in the year that I lived about 300 miles away. Now I am back living at "home" until my boyfriend and I can get a place of our own. It is terrible seeing her as a zombie, she used to be so healthy and full of life. Now, she even takes days off work if something goes wrong in the game (usually something with her guild), and she took a day off when the expansion came out. The depth of the problem is so hard to get into. I don't know what to do. I am pregnant with her first grandchild and she doesn't even seem to care, as it is not WoW related. I am so hurt.
2007-03-07 05:56:06 · 6 answers · asked by Rosie B 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
If I were you, I would write her a letter about how you feel. Read it over a couple times to make sure it doesn't sound angry. Maybe have a friend read it over, or someone you trust. And then give it to her. Maybe your mother doesn't realize that you are hurt, or doesn't realize that her gaming has become a problem.
2007-03-07 05:59:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Best thing is to talk to her. Either write her an letter, e-mail her. Just somehow talk to her. That sounds like an unhealthy addication to escape from reality. You may need to find out why she is doing this. If she still won't budge. Try to get her to join some group off the computer. Get her involved in some sort of activity. Like a book club or something.
When you talk to her, express your concerns and how you feel. Maybe get her involved with your baby, ask her advice on children....ect.
2007-03-07 14:15:22 · answer #2 · answered by dddddoor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hide the computer. when she finds out, tell her that you are going to talk and she isn't getting the computer back until you do. and make sure it's somewhere where she wouldn't expect, like completely out of the house somewhere. and then talk, and tell her that you are hurt because you feel ignored and things have to change or she is going to lose her relationship with you. you have to make her understand. and see if things change after that. if they don't, don't talk to her. my mom did this, and it tore her up not talking to my grandmother, but after about 6 months my grandmother realized what it's like not having a relationship with my mom and she is trying to start over. i know it's hard because you live with her, but when you move out, your mom will understand. it will take a long time, but it will happen.
2007-03-07 14:02:49 · answer #3 · answered by pikachu 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
WOW. when i first saw the question i thought it was a joke but after reading the full thing i believe you. i guess the first step to fixing a problem is realizing you have a problem. so i guess the first thing to do is try and make her aware of how much this game is affecting her and how much it's hurting you. and maybe try to get her in to addiction counseling. getting addicted to mmo's is becoming more and more common and they do have counselling for it.
2007-03-07 14:00:39 · answer #4 · answered by scolex89 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like she is escaping from an unhappy real life. You could try an intervention, but in truth she needs the help of a professional.
2007-03-07 13:59:50 · answer #5 · answered by tain 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fry her computer for her. When she gets a new one, break one of those oh-so-delicate pins on the mother board again. Do it carefully and even a pro won't see it. Or slam it with a big old magnet.
Now, that's nasty, but sounds like it'd be worth it.
2007-03-07 13:59:35 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋