Does gaming make you socially awkward?

Awkward people are drawn to gaming as a hobby because it adds a barrier to social embarrassment. People who are awkward often really come alive online. Not having to be in front of a person when they are talking removes stress. Having the time to type and think of responses to write removes another layer of anxiety.

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2024-02-10 02:11:46

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Can gaming make you lazy?
Playing video games for fun does not make you lazy. However, gaming to the detriment of all other hobbies, activities and interests can be problematic. It can lead to a lack of motivation and general apathy in other areas of life.
2024-02-19 11:09:43

Does gaming make your brain tired?
If you're affected by gaming fatigue or burnout, you will most likely experience symptoms of exhaustion which include feeling tired, lethargic, irritable, and emotionally drained. You may also experience physical ailments such as headache or feeling physically weak.
2024-02-16 21:32:28

Does gaming make you stay awake?
It can be concluded that playing VGs for long periods, particularly in the evening, is a significant, common and probable cause of sleep problems: evening exposure to VGs, in fact, can bring to insufficient and low quality sleep, with possible effects on cognition in the subsequent waking days.
2023-02-04 13:18:34

Do video games make you socially awkward?
And as excessive gaming can cause social anxiety, it is also indirectly responsible for depression. If you're socially anxious and don't have well developed social skills because of playing video games, you probably don't go out very often.
2023-02-04 12:20:08

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