Video Game addiction Symptoms and Causes

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Although Video Game addiction is not yet recognized by the American Medical Association as a diagnosable disorder, it is a very real problem for many people. According to university of New Mexico, recent studies suggest that 6 to 15 percent of all gamers shows signs that could be characterised as addiction. Though this disorder can have significant consequences to those suffering from it, its signs and symptoms can sometimes not easy to recognise. But what causes Video Game addiction?

Causes of Addiction

There are a lot but one main reason is because they are designed to be that way. Video games designers, like anyone else is trying to make profit as big as possible and are always looking for ways to get more people to play their games. They accomplish this by making the game challenging enough to make you coming back more and more but not so hard that they may quit playing. In this regard, video game addiction is very similar to another more widely recognized disorder: gambling addiction.

Symptoms you are addicted to Video Games

      Physical & Emotional Signs that You are addicted to Video Games 

Isolation from others in order to spend more time gaming

Poor personal hygiene

Carpal tunnel syndrome caused by the overuse of a controller or computer mouse

Migraines due to intense concentration or eye strain

Feelings of restlessness and/or irritability when unable to play

Preoccupation with thoughts of previous online activity or anticipation of the next online session

Lying to friends or family members regarding the amount of time spent playing

Fatigue

  

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 Not completing homework or assignments on time

Declining grades, or failing classes

Dropping out of school activities, clubs, sports, etc.

Isolating from family and friends to play video games