“Every form of addiction is bad, no matter whether the
narcotic be alcohol or morphine or idealism.” Carl Jung, Computer game
addiction is depicted as a drive control issue, which does not include
utilization of an inebriating medication and is fundamentally the same to
obsessive betting .Computer game enslavement has additionally been alluded to
as computer game abuse, neurotic or habitual or extreme utilization of PC
diversions and/or computer games. Some of the most popular on-line games
include EverQuest, Asheron Call, Ultima Online, World of Warcraft, Final
Fantasy, Vanguard, and City of Heroes. MMORPGs are networks of people, all
interacting with one another to play a game to achieve goals, accomplish
missions, and reach high scores in a fantasy world. combine elements of role-playing games, fighting,
and killing in a social chat channel with limited graphics. Those suffering
from video game addiction may use the Internet to access massively multi-player
online role-playing games (MMORPGs) and multi-user domain games (MUDs). (Thoughts
about previous on-line activity or anticipation of the next on-line session.)
Use of the Game in increasing amounts of time in order to achieve satisfaction.
What are the warning signs of video game addiction, Preoccupation with the Game, Gaming longer than originally intended , Lies
to family members, friends, therapists, or others to conceal the extent of
involvement with the Game, Jeopardized
or risked loss of significant relationships, job, educational or career opportunities
because of Game use, Feelings of
restlessness, moodiness, depression, or irritability when attempting to cut
down use of the Game and the use of the Game is a way to escape from problems
or to relieve a dysphoric mood. There are also other symptoms of addiction in
games which are physical like Fatigue, tendency to fall asleep during school, Not
completing homework or assignments on time, declining grades, or failing
classes, dropping out of school activities, clubs, sports, etc and isolating
from family and friends to play video games. Why do you become addicted to
games though?! Many persons who attempt to quit their Game use experience
withdrawal including: anger, depression, relief, fantasies about the game, mood
swings, anxiety, fear, irritability, sadness, loneliness, boredom,
restlessness, procrastination, and upset stomach. Being addicted to
video-gaming can also cause physical discomfort or medical problems such as:
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, dry eyes, backaches, severe headaches, eating irregularities,
such as skipping meals, failure to attend to personal hygiene, and sleep
disturbance. Those suffering from video game addiction spend more time in
solitary seclusion, spend less time with real people in their lives, and are
often viewed as socially awkward. They may attempt to conceal the amount of
time spent playing, which results in distrust and the disturbance of quality in
once stable relationships. Gaming addictions result in personal, family,
academic, financial, and occupational problems that are characteristic of other
addictions. Impairments of real life relationships are disrupted as a result of
excessive use of the Game. Much of the equipment needed to play video games
designed for prolonged use can be quite costly and many MMORPGs charge monthly
subscription fees. Those at highest risk for creation of a secret life are
those who suffer from low-self esteem feelings of inadequacy, and fear of
disapproval. Some individuals may create on-line personas or
"Avatars" where he/she are able to alter his/her identities and
pretend to be someone other than himself or herself. Arguments may result due
to the volume of time spent playing. Such negative self-concepts lead to
clinical problems of depression and anxiety. Additionally, gaming can become very
costly, resorting in financial consequences. In order to get help there are a
lot of organizations who take care of these problems and help you out get over
you addiction.