Just like substance abuse, people are addicted to online gaming to fill the void in their lives and to build human connections that are not usually achieved in the real world. Gaming addictions come in many forms, some mild while others are bound for mental illness.
Here are reasons why some people get addicted.
TO
CREATE AND EPITOMIZE A CHARACTER
Most
gamers create their game characters similar to their own personality
and physical features. That is understandable but then there are some
who are continually obsessed with improving their character skills
and competence even exaggerating some for a heightened ego, resulting
from low self-esteem and blown up fantasies. For example, you always
wanted to be a chef but for some reason never had the guts to achieve
that dream in reality. Through cookinggames, you can display your cooking prowess online and mold your
game character into the chef that you always want to be.
TO
REPLACE REAL-LIFE RELATIONSHIPS
For
the anti-social human being, gaming is a way to somehow escape from
troubled relationships and the lack of good interpersonal skills
offline. Online interactions can hide your true identity; you can be
as cheerful and amazingly sociable as you want. No one will ever know
the truth that you are an anti-social loser in the real world. The
result, you can be as popular among the other players when you strive
too. This causes addiction when you need to maintain that fervor.
THE
NEED TO ESCAPE
Living
in an artificial world allows one to escape from the daily turmoil of
the real world. For some, the escape is minimal and getting back to
what is existent is no fuss. But there are others who turn to online
gaming to break away from the stress and responsibilities of life and
upon realizing that the real world never gets better, spends more and
more time in the virtual world often forgetting what is real.
REINVENTION
Gaming is a way for socially-awkward people to reinvent themselves. To change whatever they are dissatisfied with themselves and to turn their dreams into virtual reality. This is of course different with the case when gaming is your work or business. There is also a huge possibility that this addiction can turn to mental disorders with the person finding it hard to distinguish between what is real and not. Oftentimes, the person going through this cyber reinvention finds it hard to detach himself from his illusions.
ROMANCE
Some people are suckers for love and finding love in all places. The gaming world is a vast world. Others are addicted to gaming while keeping an eye on any romantic prospects. In the virtual world, nothing is impossible. Others have no plans of continuing online gaming romances offline and some might give it a try. This can result to full-blown addiction for others who are married and want to live in an illusory virtual life. This reminds me fondly of a bar question: if you cannot touch a girl, why not touch a game on your touch screen gadget?
IN THE END
It is hard to turn away from gaming addiction. But with every problem there is always a way out. Parents have the crucial role in keeping their kids healthy and stress-free. As much as possible, it is better to communicate with our children more and think of recreational ways to keep them happy and satisfied without having to face the computer all day.
REINVENTION
Gaming is a way for socially-awkward people to reinvent themselves. To change whatever they are dissatisfied with themselves and to turn their dreams into virtual reality. This is of course different with the case when gaming is your work or business. There is also a huge possibility that this addiction can turn to mental disorders with the person finding it hard to distinguish between what is real and not. Oftentimes, the person going through this cyber reinvention finds it hard to detach himself from his illusions.
ROMANCE
Some people are suckers for love and finding love in all places. The gaming world is a vast world. Others are addicted to gaming while keeping an eye on any romantic prospects. In the virtual world, nothing is impossible. Others have no plans of continuing online gaming romances offline and some might give it a try. This can result to full-blown addiction for others who are married and want to live in an illusory virtual life. This reminds me fondly of a bar question: if you cannot touch a girl, why not touch a game on your touch screen gadget?
IN THE END
It is hard to turn away from gaming addiction. But with every problem there is always a way out. Parents have the crucial role in keeping their kids healthy and stress-free. As much as possible, it is better to communicate with our children more and think of recreational ways to keep them happy and satisfied without having to face the computer all day.
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