Experts will soon decide if gaming addiction is to become an official disorder

[Danny101]

But gender dysphoria is perfectly normal. The medical field is just as political as everything else. The world is devolving.

 

[Unusual Kmc]

"experts"

 

[Edito]

I would like to know if those so called experts ever played games... I just don't get it...

 

[ShagnWagn]

For me, gaming disorder is definitely a real thing. 15-20 years ago in college I became addicted to a little known game called Counter-Strike. It was all I wanted to do 24/7. All-night sessions were common. I didn't care if I failed classes (which I did), lost jobs (which I did), or lost my girlfriend, now wife (which came very close). I even had to drop out of college because if it (I eventually finished). But like most people say, it comes down to access. I lived with my girlfriend at that time who gave me an ultimatum. Either the game goes or she does. I uninstalled. Like any other addiction, it was HARD. The game consumed my life and my thoughts. It was difficult, but I was eventually able to return to a normal life. I forced myself to overcome my disorder. But the real question is, is gaming disorder a serious enough condition that warrants medical treatment? I wasn't physically addicted, but I certainly was mentally addicted. I do believe that psychological treatment or counselling is justified. Are drugs/prescriptions needed to treat gaming disorder? I'd say no to that. Anyway, just sharing my experience.

Thank you for sharing. This was awesome to read!

 

[poohbear]

Did you guys see that TED talk about addiction? Where they compared mice given cocaine and water in a cage, and mice given cocaine & water in a cage full of other fun things to do like a mouse wheel and open area to run about etc? The mice in the former setting got addicted to the cocaine, the ones in the latter didn't.

If people have a real, genuine, fun connection outside of the activity, they don't get addicted. If they don't, well, they can get addicted to anything.

 

[Danny101]

Did you guys see that TED talk about addiction? Where they compared mice given cocaine and water in a cage, and mice given cocaine & water in a cage full of other fun things to do like a mouse wheel and open area to run about etc? The mice in the former setting got addicted to the cocaine, the ones in the latter didn't.

If people have a real, genuine, fun connection outside of the activity, they don't get addicted. If they don't, well, they can get addicted to anything.

Addiction is a mindset.