There are a variety of symptoms and problems that can evolve as an individual becomes more and more attached to playing video games. In my Clinical Neuroscience class we're currently studying addiction, and on-line gaming addiction has become a serious topic of discussion. What i have learned from both my media and neuroscience classes is that like any addiction, online gaming can be treated. And like other serious drug related addictions CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) a treatment in which the therapist teaches the patient all about their addiction and the best ways to cope with it, is often utilized as the best method to ease addiction symptoms. Medication is also an option. CBT treatment when combined with other medications, as opposed to one treatment isolated from the other, has proven an augmented success rate but not enough to be statistically significant. Therapy groups are also often thought to be helpful to the effected individuals.
Health Problems
*Carpal tunnel syndrome
*Sleep disturbances
*Back, neck aches
*Headaches
*Dry eyes
*Failure to eat regularly or neglect personal hygiene
Psychological Problems
*Having a sense of well-being or euphoria while at the computer
*Inability to stop the activity
*Craving more and more time at the computer
*Neglect of family and friends
*Feeling empty, depressed, irritable when not at the computer
*Lying to employers and family about activities
On-Line Gamers Anonymous is a self-help organization for people who have started to believe their game playing has become excessive. Their Mission Statement: "On-Line Gamer's Anonymous is a fellowship of people sharing their experience, strengths and hope to help each other recover and heal from the problems caused by excessive game playing."
If anyone you know might seem to have accumulated an issue with excessive gaming or on-line use this is a site to recommend.
http://www.olganon.org/
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