they say I have a "computer addiction."

Everyone thinks I'm addicted to computer games. I'm not sure if I have a problem or not...so I'm writing here. I play at night, I fall asleep in the morning. I sleep until 5pm and wake up broken. I've been surfing the internet for a while, reading news, texting, watching videos. I think about getting work done (I work remotely). I sit down at the computer. I tell myself that I will play for a while, and then I will tune in to work. And I start playing. In the game, I can get angry if my character dies a lot. Then I smoke. And I don't want to work. I want to play and win. At 3 a.m. I stop myself, I convince myself to go to bed, because I plan to start working after I sleep. I get up in three hours and work as I should. I do everything quickly. So that "this can all be over sooner." I go to bed, get up and play...I sit on the Internet....If a girl calls, I discuss with her how to make money. ...money is scarce...The girl tells me that I am addicted to the game, I get angry and argue with her....

Specialist answer

Veena Choudhary

Specialist

Hi do you have any of these symptoms:

kindly answer it honestly.

Neglecting duties at work, home or school in order to play computer games.

Thinking about computer games all the time

Not able to decrease playing time even if you want to

Continuing to play despite the problem computer games cause in your life

Not doing other things you enjoyed previously because of computer game

Playing computer games to deal with anxiety, bad moods or negative feeling

Feeling upset if you are not able to play a game

Hiding how much time you spend playing video game or lying about your gaming habits to friends and family.

if for all this pointers majority answer is yes then yes you are addicted to computer games.

playing computer games a lot is not a sign of addiction. Some are very enthusiastic about them and this is how they enjoy spending free time but if gaming creates distress and interferes with person's ability to function in their life then it might be a sign of problem .

Few tips to help you:

Setting limit on your computer games:

Deciding how much time do you want to play each day. Set aside a time and quit when time is up. Initially it will be difficult so set a reminder. keep it every 5 min after set time limit so switching off the alarm every 5 min will give you constant reminder to stop playing the game beyond the time limit.

Find distractions:

look for other things that can hold your interest and utilise the time when you have urge to play computer games. Go for a walk, meditate or exercise or read a book or watch a movie. This will help you distract.

Delete all the games and apps in your computer.

Ask yourself

>>> Why do you enjoy games

>>> Why are you so addicted to games

>>> What emotion do you feel while playing the game

>>> What happens if you don't play a game for a day

Asking these game will help you give clarity of why are you addicted to games. This will help you analysing the root cause. kindly do reach therapist who will use cognitive behaviour techniques to help you.

jacob

О! At least someone wrote about computer addiction!!! I play a lot too! My wife scolds me, but I try to play when she's asleep) I have to fight it somehow, it's not healthy.

feel

my support!!! computer games spoil everything for you.... can you give them up? believe me life gives more emotions...

ojerde

You can tell from the text that games are preventing you from making money...my boyfriend always plays at home too...and he says he doesn't play much...Set yourself a precise time of play, more than which you don't play...and start going to work.

uweissnat

Buddy! If you love the computer so much, start working on it at home, even in the field of computer games you can find a job..... and everyone will be happy.

madyson

I'm not a doctor, but you can see that the computer prevents you from living. Realize it! I'm also in front of the computer all day, but that's my job... I refused games, they do not benefit me.

brenden

I read that you want to play and win. Try to do it in real life! Get more thrill and quit computer games