Is it bad to be addicted to video games?

“Consequences of video game addiction can showcase in a number of ways, including wrist, neck and elbow pain, skin blisters, calluses and sleep disorders. Long-term addiction could lead to obesity, weakness or numbness in the hands (peripheral neuropathy) and even blood clots,” Dr. Moberg says.

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2024-02-13 08:03:17

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Is chess as bad as video games?
Plus, chess is more respected in most situations than video games. Video games, however, teaches you good hand-eye coordination and better people interaction with much higher social aspect than chess. So, while they entertain, they also help you learn social skills.
2024-02-18 10:14:24

Is playing video games for hours bad for you?
Excessive video game use can lead to the brain being revved up in a constant state of hyperarousal. Hyperarousal looks different for each person. It can include difficulties with paying attention, managing emotions, controlling impulses, following directions and tolerating frustration.
2024-02-15 08:29:57

Is 5 hours of video games bad?
Potential game addiction can't be defined by a specific number of hours spent gaming. Instead, it is dictated by how your gaming affects other aspects of your life. If you play video games for five hours a day but can put the controller down without issue whenever you feel like it, you're probably fine.
2024-01-05 07:03:57

Can a 9 year old be addicted to video games?
Gaming disorder is not just for kids – it can be experienced by gamers of all ages: children, teenagers and adults. The condition isn't defined by gaming too much, or the number of hours played, but rather it's when gaming interferes with a person's daily life.
2023-12-23 19:48:56

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