Addiction to the computer, the Internet or computer games has been on the international list of OCD-10 disease classification for some time. It is understood as the pathological use of the computer and / or the Internet that affects the mental, physical, economic and / or social spheres. Check the symptoms of computer addiction.
Addiction to computer gamesheals like other addictions. It can apply to both a child and an adult. You can become addicted to the Internet, computer,console gamesorcomputer games , chats and other virtual activities.
Symptoms of game addiction
- time spent at the computer or console dominates other activities, e.g. meeting friends, studying, working, other interests, and even eating or sleeping;
- inability to use a computer or play a game causes irritation, malaise, aggression, blandness, apathy, and in extreme cases even depression;
- hyperactivity;
- anxiety disorders;
- isolating;
- mood disorders and changes;
- problems with falling asleep and insomnia;
- problems with concentration;
- neglect of duties;
- virtual relations become more important than real relations;
- when the addicted person is not at the computer or console, he constantly thinks about playing and the things he will do after sitting in front of the screen;
- spending large amounts of money on new games, game accessories or equipping characters in the game, which has a significant impact on the budget, e.g. making it impossible to pay bills or consuming all savings.
People addicted to games and computers often realize the problem, experience accumulating difficulties in life and try to limit the time spent in virtual reality, but they easily distort their assessment of the time spent playing. Their mood swings and other behaviors related to being active at the computer or preventing it from happening affect relationships with their loved ones, which often causes conflicts.
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