Most common questions used to investigate
Do you think about gaming almost always or all the time?
Do you feel bad when you can’t play?
Do you feel the need to spend more and more time playing to feel good?
Are you not being able to quit or even play less?
Do you feel like you don’t want to do other things that you used to like?
Do you have problems at work, school, or home because of your gaming behavior?
Do you keep gaming despite these problems?
Do you lie to people close to you about how much time you spend playing?
Do you use gaming to ease bad moods and feelings?
Common conclusions
Based on your answers, you may be displaying one or two symptoms related to gaming disorder. There is no problem in doing things that you enjoy. But can you go too far with a hobby? And when does it become an addiction? While it is unlikely that you have gaming disorder, it may be helpful to talk to your doctor about your symptoms, to prevent the symptoms from getting worse. Remember that not everyone who has a passion for playing video games has a problem with it, and it’s also not good to label people who are just very enthusiastic about gaming. In case you answered ‘no’ to all questions, there may be no reason for concern.
Based on your answers, you may be displaying various symptoms related to gaming disorder. It may be useful to plan a visit to a mental health professional. It can be difficult to see a problem in yourself: you may think that the amount of time you spend gaming is nothing to worry about. However, if people close to you say that it’s too much, it may be important to take their opinion into consideration and cut back. Don’t be embarrassed or afraid to seek help.
Unfortunately, you are displaying the symptoms typically seen among individuals who have a significant gaming problem (i.e., gaming disorder). It may be very important to seek medical attention. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help you to understand how to replace thoughts about gaming, and to change your behavior. Make sure to also do other activities during the day, including exercise.
References
https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/video-game-addiction#2
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