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We've bought over $3650 Aust.worth of games over the past five years and my little nephew won't give video games a break. He practically plays them from the moment he gets home until he sleeps then all weekend. We try to get him away from them as much as we can but feel as though it's our fault because we used to play video games all of the time. He does do afternoon sports and watches a few cartoons before he goes to bed. But we're afraid he has too much of a video game addiction. He's only ten. Should we stop buying him games? What to do we've bought a wii and playstation 3 and also own and xbox and whole bunch of gamecube games. Is there anything we can do? Is it safe for kids to grow up this way?

My little brother is exactly like that and he started not doing homework, skipping school, faking sick, etc. to stay home and play games. He also turned into a spoiled little brat. I would suggest no games or tv until homework is done and then restricted play time for only 1-2 hours per day.

2007-08-25 16:37:08 by Fender

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I was just wondering if someone plays videogames almost every night until 1:00 or 2:00AM a sign of depression? If you just can't sleep because you're thinking about leveling up a little more, is that depression? or is it just an addiction to playing video games?

I think that's addiction .. I used to spend many hours on games daily ( when I had free time ) .. but now since I started working .. I can hardly find enough time to play games .. so it's occasionally now ... I think that you just have free time ... and that's your way of spending it ... I remember ending a game ( Silent Hill 4 ) in 2 weeks ...

2007-08-19 00:24:04 by lisa425lisa

My little brother, 8 is ALWAYS playing video games. My parents refuse to set limits on how long he can play. I feel as though he is neglected from my family. He only invites friends over who play the game, toontown. Once there over they both go into 2 different rooms & play the game. he has recently quit sports teams to play this game. When he wakes up its the first thing he does. Before he goes 2 sleep it’s the last thing he does. When we are in the car he plays portable video games. One day, I tricked him to exiting this game and the outcome was worse than a temper-tantrum. He screamed for about 30 seconds, roaring words he shouldn’t even know. Then proceeded to scratch my neck vigorously. If I didn’t push him away, he would have seriously injured me.I have confronted him about his addictions and he refused to stop.
I feel like I am loosing one of my best friends. How do I break his addiction besides setting limits and confrontation?
Thank you

Your parents are the adults and they NEED to set some time limits and rules and serious consequences if the rules arent followed. Ive allowed my son way too much time playing video games and he wouldnt even do the simplest chores and wouldnt want to participate in family time. And talk about throwing tantrums when he has to do those few simple chores before getting on to play.Video games have turned my son into rude, thoughtless, inconsiderate, temper tantrum throwing young man and Im ready to lay down the law because of that. Please get your parents to notice his attitude before its too late like I did. I am finally cutting down his time and making sure he does his chores but so far its been hard and I sure do regret not stepping in sooner to limit the video games.

2007-06-26 16:09:42 by Steph D

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I need to stop playing video games and playing on the computer so much. How can I stop myself?

Addiction to anything is very hard to overcome, especially if it's not something that's directly affecting your health. I'm sure though that it is probably affecting your family life, social life, and I have heard of people getting arthritis and carpal tunnel from playing games too much.

I know of somebody who spent his days and night playing a game on his computer and had to eventually learn how to play with his left hand because he damaged his right one so badly. I know it is hard to let go of anything that brings you comfort and happiness even if it is affecting your life in negative ways. Try going to this blog, it is very helpful and you can contact the writer and get support.

Good luck!

2009-07-05 14:47:07 by Jeffrey

I need help breaking a video game addiction. I went cold turkey for 2 weeks no games so far. But, I am tempted to play counter-strike: source, mount and blade and call of duty 4 again...

Are there any healthy games I can play that will satisfy my craving for action, but are less violent? For example, I am a big fan of horses and ancient times. Is there like some game I can ride on a horse and like shoot targets. I want to put positive images in my mind. No blood, gore, killing etc...

I am looking for something I can play like 30-minutes to an hour that would expand my knowledge, sharpen my reflexes, and put healthy scenery in my mind. I got screwed up playing those games (well I was an addict, kind of) and I don't want to fall into it again.

I have a pc, playstation 2 (I have a dance game, but I don't like) but I am looking for a game I can play on the PC. What about that game where you grow a garden... Or can anyone else leave a suggestion? Maybe I should do the real thing. Problem is there aren't any places where u can ride horses full speed down here.

o.O you choose to get addicted

2009-03-19 18:17:35 by SimpleLife