How scary is the reality of Gaming addiction

Introduction

Gaming addiction is real. It’s been dubbed “the Internet’s new drug” and can even cause depression and anxiety in some people. If you’re struggling with a gaming disorder or have someone in your life who seems to be getting worse when it comes to their video game habits, then our experts at Mental Health America want to help. We’ve compiled some of the most recent research on this topic so that you can better understand why gaming addiction happens and what steps you can take next if it does affect someone close to you:

Gaming addiction is a growing industry.

The gaming industry is a $15 billion market and growing rapidly. That’s more than the film business, music and video game sales combined. Gaming has become an obsession for millions of people around the world, who spend their time playing games instead of working or spending time with friends and family.

Gaming addiction is not just a problem in America; it’s an addiction that affects people from all walks of life across the globe—and it can happen to anyone!

Research says

One study that looked at the correlation between gaming addiction and mental health disorders found that it had the strongest link to depression and anxiety. The researchers found that there was a significant correlation between video game addiction and both mood disorders (depression) and anxiety disorders. This can be treated with medication or therapy, but if untreated, these conditions may worsen over time.

As far as researchers can tell, these problems aren’t caused by gaming but rather, are rooted in emotional and psychological factors that are already present in an individual.

The reality is that these problems aren’t caused by gaming, but rather, are rooted in emotional and psychological factors that are already present in an individual.

Gaming addiction can be a real thing—a serious mental health condition which affects people across all age groups and socio-economic backgrounds. It’s important to understand that while there isn’t one universal path to recovery from this disorder (and someone with a gaming addiction can recover without professional help), there are ways you can get help if you find yourself struggling with your habit.

If you think you might have a problem with video gaming or other technology-related activities such as social media use, here are some tips on how best to approach your situation:

Gaming addiction related to Physical wellness

Even though gaming addiction isn’t visibly linked to physical harm, it can often lead to sleep deprivation, weight loss (or gain), headaches, backaches and more. These problems are caused by gaming addiction and can be remedied by getting help.

Physical pain is a common symptom of gaming addiction because the gamer is sitting in front of the computer for hours on end without moving or stretching. This can also lead to muscle pain as well as joint problems like arthritis that make it difficult for them to move around normally.

Gaming addiction can cause social isolation

Gaming addiction can cause social isolation, stress levels to rise and sleep deprivation.

Addiction affects the brain in ways that affect every aspect of life. The effects are wide-ranging and include:

• Social isolation
• Increased stress levels
• Sleep deprivation (e.g., not sleeping enough)
• Weight gain or loss

Withdrawal symptoms

Withdrawal symptoms are not the same as depression. They are also not the same as anxiety, which is another common symptom of gaming addiction. In many cases, people struggling with a gaming addiction go through withdrawal symptoms when they try to quit — which can include irritability, restlessness, frequent mood changes and more.

These physical symptoms are caused by the body’s reaction to dopamine (a neurotransmitter) and glutamate (a chemical in our brains). When you play video games for too long or for too much time per day — whether it’s on your phone or console — your brain releases these chemicals into your system at an accelerated rate so that you can get even more rewards from playing them again later on down the line.”

Gaming addiction is a real thing, and it can be treated. However, many people have been unable to overcome their gaming addictions without professional help. Some people do manage to stop playing video games without getting help; however, the best way to overcome a gaming addiction is with the assistance of professionals who specialize in mental health disorders such as depression or anxiety.

Indeed, most gamers don’t suffer from serious problems like those above—but that doesn’t mean they aren’t affected by their hobby in some way! It’s important for everyone who loves games (or knows someone who does) not only to understand why they play but also how much time they are spending doing so—and what effects this might have on them mentally as well as physically.

Gaming Addiction is real

If you are struggling with a gaming addiction, it’s important to know that it’s not just a phase. Gaming addiction is a real problem, and there are ways to treat it.

If you are new to the idea of being addicted to technology in general and having problems as a result of this addiction, don’t worry—it happens more often than you might think! In fact, according to a recent study published by The Journal Of American College Health (JACH), more than one in five students admitted they struggle with some form of digital media use disorder (DMD).

"The most important takeaway from this research is that DMD can be effectively treated; however, there are still many unknowns about why it occurs in some people while it does not appear to affect others at all or that they enjoy them greatly."

Conclusion

There’s no doubt that video games are a huge part of our lives. They can be fun, educational, and relaxing too. But at the same time, they can also become an addiction if you don’t take steps to control your behavior. If you think that video games could be ruining your life or causing problems in other areas of life like work, family relationships or school work then it might be time for some help.