I'm only asking this because the person closest to me seems to have a problem (much like gambling or drugs)...video games consume our life because of it. Every time there is a new game or new system it's instantly in our possession and it's whittling away our finances. I understand that many people, including myself, find them fun and a lot of people would say, well it's just a hobby...but when a hobby consumes your pay check and your way of life so much so as to that's all you do and you live just to shop for them (many of which we don't even ever play)....is that too much?
does anybody else have a problem with video games? Is anybody willing to admit it's a problem for them? and ...how exactly do you tone it down as to where you're only getting a game or two every other month or so like a normal person?
2007-07-09 05:12:53 · 11 answers · asked by crisis 4 in Health ➔ Mental Health
very much so. i had a friend who actually quit a really good job because all he wanted to do was stay home and play his video games. he was making like $25 an hour and quit to play xbox.
2007-07-09 07:02:11 · answer #1 · answered by no name girl 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Spot on question!! Well, I don't have a problem with them, however a close relative of mine did. We at first didn't know what to do!!! All they would do is wake up and play and come out of their room to eat and go to the restroom. They would be up into the late late hours of the night. Also, they would be easliy annoyed.Then, I came up with an idea that did wonders!
Play an hour in the morning, and go do something. Rent a movie or even better go take a walk with some music. Come back, and play another hour for the afternoon, and then call someone to see if you can do something. If not, just come on YA!(this is addicting enough!). The best thing to do is find another hobby that you really like. If it's reading, writing, cooking, making things, etc... Now, for night time, we allowed them to play 2 hours because he wasn't used to the limited playing. It was a mottovation for them.
However, there are 3 rules we made them follow no matter what.
1. Can't START playing games until 9:00 A.M.
2. Can't play games if family or friends are over. (However, this can be changed if you have little kids who like to play them.)
3. You must STOP playing games after 10:00 P.M.
Like I said, it did wonders, however, we were very firm on them and made sure they stopped when they were supposed to. If the rules are broken, then you must start taking away the games, one at a time. If it gets so bad that all the games for a system are already taken away, then take away the system. They'll stop after you take the first system away.
To get games back, you should make them do something useful around the house. Mow the lawn, do dishes, vaccum, etc...
2007-07-09 12:32:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Video gaming is only an addiction if it takes over your life, just like anything else. Some people are addicted to video games because it's a way to relax for them, and of course it's fun. I mean, there isn't anything bad about playing now and then, but sometimes it's easy to get carried away and go overboard. My brother is a huge gamer, and he won't think twice when a new game comes out even if it means he's wasting his paycheck on it. That's when you know it's an addiction, because you'll do anything for it. If you're not going to play the game at all, and are just buying it for the sake of buying it... Well then maybe you're just a compulsive shopper?
A video game addict is just like any other addict I think, they've let something take over their life completely. I think it's hard for someone who's addicted to video games to admit it, just like someone who's addicted to drugs, or alcohol. If you want to tone it down a bit, I'd suggest allocating a certain amount of money a month (or ever two months) to buy a video game. And make sure it's one you're actually going to play more than once. This way you can save more money, and you can spend it on something you'll need more in the long run.
2007-07-09 12:23:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
While I don't classify video games with the classic addictions of alcohol, gambling and drugs, technically anything can be an addiction if it destroys your finances and takes you away from the rest of your life. When someone gets into it as deep as your friend, he (or she) clearly needs help. The best thing this person could do would be to simply get rid of their system, sell the games on Ebay and try to get their life back in order.
2007-07-09 12:18:47 · answer #4 · answered by Rckets 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but only for people who does not have a real life. I am sorry to say this, but video games take a lot of time and only people who do not have much of a real life can find that much time to play them.
2007-07-09 12:19:34 · answer #5 · answered by coldrain 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is indeed an addiction, and needs to be treated like any other addiction. He needs to get into therapy, he needs to get rid of all the games and get back into life. You need to stop enabling him. So you would benefit from going into therapy with him.
I speak from experience, my son was addicted, it took a good two years of therapy and really tough love on my part to get him away from that entire scene.
2007-07-09 12:17:29 · answer #6 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gambling is a serious addiction, as is so many other activities, our stressful lives increases the addictive behavior that is so prevalent in our society.
2007-07-09 12:16:25 · answer #7 · answered by fran j 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I believe it is. People can waste away and die in front of their video games. It is quite sad.
2007-07-09 12:16:46 · answer #8 · answered by Kitty Kat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No...It's not a problem.
It's not! It's not! It's not! It's not! It's not! It's not! It's not!
I don't NEED it.
I can put them down any time I want....
I just don't "want" to. ;)
2007-07-09 12:21:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep!
2007-07-09 12:16:01 · answer #10 · answered by Michael S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋