Internet and Video Game addiction
Hello, I'm not really sure where my post should belong since I have an addiction to video games, particularly online video games. I've been playing video games since I was five years old and I progressed to online video games at age eleven. Since I was a child, I was always shy and lonely because I wasn't one to reach out and make friends. I was introduced to video games by my family and it became a whole new experience. Video games were my friend in that sense and today I see it as way to fill the void of loneliness.
Until I started college, I use to play video games online or single-player all day long, sometimes neglecting homework and family life. Since I started college at age 18, I started to realize how much video games and the internet affected me in the real world. Even before college, I have anger spells (temper tantrums (as a child), arguments with my mom (teenager - now), outbursts of anger (now), crying fits) that I'm realizing was contributed by my unhealthy hours on video games, console or computer. Maybe, something else too.
Another thing is, I tend to daydream and create imaginary friends to keep me company if I'm not playing video games. My mind countlessly wonders about the games i've played and use daydreaming or imaginary friends to quiet my mind from thinking about the guilty pleasure.
Video games are enjoyable and I still play them, but I need to find a way to quiet my urge and better ways to cope. I'm reaching out for help and community not only for myself, but for the sake of my family, boyfriend and professional life once I leave college.
@fairmindedCat4558 Hi Cat, and welcome to the community! Glad to have you here with us. I am so proud that you are reaching out for support as admitting one's addiction is never easy. Video games truly do help in coping with loneliness, and they truly help in escaping from reality. It is great that you have such awesome self awareness of how they have influenced your life. Feel free to check out this site here for futher support. Also, if you ever wish to chat with someone, you can reach out to the listeners at any time.
Thanks for your post, and feel free to keep us updated on how things go with you. We are here for you! :)
@fairmindedCat4558 welcome to the community! Thanks so much for posting about this, I think many people fall into this category with you. I'm glad to hear you are self-refelcting on your life and learning some coping skills. We are here for you, so please don't be shy!
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