Is video game addiction a real clinical diagnosis?

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,289331,00.html

 

hahahaha I bet you a $100 they were WoW gamers... Kudos blizzard!

 

Yeah I have met enough WOW gamers that were wierd.

The article said D&D but thats likely cause someone writing the article puts all fantasy gameing scenarios into the D&D label.

 

I may be soon.

I see it as any other addiction. A little OCD thrown in too.

 

I play a lot of games, I also have some OCD and some ADD.

 

I have kids, so that takes care of the OCD, however it might add to ADD, since I am always trying to figure out how to get what I want to do done, and what I have to do done.

That sounds construed. Lets try it like this.

I have a hard time figuring out how I am going to get what I want to do done, and figuring out how I am going to get what I have to do done.

Wants - Play Golf, work on Honda, drink Beers, sneak a peek at a 'cooter'

Have- pay bills

Responsibility sucks.

 

true, but only a real man can put his responsibilities before his wants. you'll be rewarded ... someday.

 

I would rather build houses all day playing the Sims than just about anything, so maybe I am addicted? I have been building houses for years. I don't do anything creative or abuse drugs, so I guess that is my way of escaping. I find it to be really relaxing. I can't pass by (real) neighborhoods without thinking, "I can build that house." I love houses and buildings, always have and since I will never be an architect, this is the next best thing. The game itself is totally boring, but I love building those damn houses. I am like Sarah Winchester! I don't like other video games because I can't control everything and that makes me very nervous. The Sims is a perfect game for control freaks. Maxis is so smart. They take Sims 2 and then release expansion pack after expansion pack and rake in the $$$.

 

You won't believe this.

I actually brought on a new counselor today who specializes in video game and internet addiction.

This thread was prophetic.

I feel Goose bumps.

 

Do you think he can help you get the Fugly monkey off your back?

 

If i still had your number, I'd call you. I want to know, is it an addiction, if it's my primary source of income? and it's not illegal

 

If he is that good then you’re onto something that could revolutionize life as we know it.

I’m Nastrafuckindamas Man!!!

 

I hope so.

I've tried everything else.

 

I'd still likke to talk to a professional about "when does it stop being a career, and start being an addiction" If your guy is cool talking about it, I'd love to call him. maybe write a paper up for school

 

I think anything (good or bad) done in excess is an addiction.

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Game_addiction

 

All addictions aren't bad. Personally, I am addicted to breathing.

Computer/Video addiction is a problem if it disrupts your life. For example, getting fired from a job for being on the internet constantly after being warned several times, or losing a house or car because you aren't working.

Otherwise, it is just a diversion.

 

Life as we want it, as we knew it, is being torn apart. There is no more family, they turned women against us, they turned children against us. They are turning nations against each other All there is, is corruption and suffering and dissapointment and people want to escape from that.

Its a vicious cycle, I dont see the trend in addictive gaming ceasing unless something radical is changed about society.

It will be getting worse.

 

The beginning of your post sounds like a really cool video game. I'd like to play it. j/k

But is does, doesn't it?

I think video games are a way for adults to pretend. Pretending this the best thing I think our minds are capable of.

 

That's really depressing. I understand wanting a diversion from everyday stresses and issues. I dont think video games are the healthiest way to go about it though. I enjoy exercising, reading, and even yard work as a good way to get away from it all. Working on cars is like medicine to me.

I think a lot of the 'pretending' is what people look for. Anyone can be good at a video game. You dont have to be 6'4" 280 to be a linebacker in Madden 07. You dont have to be a millionaire to drive an enzo ferarri on Forza. I play from time to time, I played a lot more in the past, but I always waited for the kids to go to bed, and I never stayed up later than 12. Now I play once a blue moon. I drove forza for about an hour on monday, other than that nada.

Maybe it's my age....

...but I'd rather go camping.