Gaming addiction
Playing computer games is something we hardly knew about in the early 1990s. These days, more and more people of all ages are introduced to video gaming and internet gaming. PCs, Gameboy, WII, Xbox and Playstation have become a part of nearly every household in the Netherlands. People enjoy playing these games, and for some it is relaxing while others can go to extremes to finish a game. These games continuously challenge players to keep playing and to try and beat their previous scores.
This urge to try and beat previous scores can turn into an obsession. In this respect, video game addiction is very similar to gambling addiction. Gamers and gamblers are convinced that they will achieve a better score in the next round. They truly believe that they will accomplish their goal and reap the rewards.
Gaming
addiction is typified by a compulsive
urge
to play computer games. A lot of these games are played via the
Internet, such as World of Warcraft, Counterstrike, etc. Games with
no real ending have proven to be the most addictive (Massively
Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games).
A lot of these games also
offer the option of placing bets. Many thousands of euros are often
spent this way in an attempt to become the “best”. Also see
gambling addiction.
Gaming addicts struggle when they need to interrupt their computer game to spend time with their family at the dinner table, for instance. School, work, relationships and social contacts have to make way for computer games. Daily chores are completed as quickly as possible to free up more time to play. This often affects sleeping and eating patterns as well. Addicted gamers often use drugs (and drink coffee and Red Bull) to be able to play for as many hours as possible.
Video
game addiction breaks down relationships. Family, relatives, friends
and work are considered to be of secondary importance. School
and work are neglected, as well as healthy eating habits, drinking
fluids, sleeping and resting, which may eventually lead to serious
physical complaints.
Gaming addicts often turn to borrowing or
stealing to get the money required for their gaming habits. This puts
a serious strain on trust in relationships.
The
intensive, personalised treatment offered by RoderSana will help you
gain insight into the underlying causes and the symptoms of your
addiction. Furthermore, we offer techniques and alternatives to
help you fight the adverse effects of your gaming addiction. Step by
step, experts at RoderSana will help you gain and maintain control
over your gaming addiction. Gaming addictions do not appear suddenly.
Keep in mind that it might take some time to gain control over your
addiction.
In the case of gaming addiction, ambulatory treatment
will often suffice.
Do you have questions about video game or internet gaming addiction? Are you interested in our proven treatment method? Please contact RoderSana, free of obligation.
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