https://padlet.com/350270609/3xysqwxi6dot806q Answering questions about gaming addictions en-us 2022-01-30 16:12:31 UTC 2025-12-24 23:11:16 UTC hello@padlet.com 350270609 https://padlet.com/350270609/3xysqwxi6dot806q/wish/2020022588 Although it still isn’t 100% known what causes the appeal of video games, some researchers have said that it could be due to a release in dopamine, a chemical in the brain that raises one’s mood and energy levels. Parenting Science has also stated that an addiction to video games might not be caused by an addictive response, but maybe more so a psychological phenomenon known as “flow.” Flow can be described as someone becoming so wrapped up and immersed in a fake world; i.e. video games, so much so, that they begin to lose track of time and forgot the important things in life such as homework and chores. Some people get so immersed, that this sense of “flow” becomes too hard to walk away from at times, leaving relationships and activities being neglected by the person playing the video game. And that is a video game addiction]]> 2022-01-30 16:19:02 UTC https://padlet.com/350270609/3xysqwxi6dot806q/wish/2020022588 350270609 https://padlet.com/350270609/3xysqwxi6dot806q/wish/2020046027 - Thinking about gaming all or a lot of the time
- Feeling bad when you can’t play
- Need to spend more and more time playing to feel good
- Not being able to quit or even play less
- No interest to do other things that you used to like
- Experiencing problems at work, school, or home because of your gaming
- Playing video games despite these problems
- Lying to people close to you about how much time you spend playing
- Using gaming to ease bad moods and feelings

]]> 2022-01-30 16:42:25 UTC https://padlet.com/350270609/3xysqwxi6dot806q/wish/2020046027 350270609 https://padlet.com/350270609/3xysqwxi6dot806q/wish/2020049367 - For young people, maybe all their friends are getting a new gaming console. As his/her friends are playing with their new games they may ask them to buy one too some that they can all play games together online. Some of these kids, like mentioned before, may become too hooked on immersion and the sense that video games give off, which could lead to an addiction
- As well, gaming is becoming its own industry now.  With e-sports on the rise, it is very rare for the average child to grow up without playing or at least seeing many video games. And I’ve heard about some schools now even offering an e-sports program, so now if children are already hooked on video games, they can pursue it as a full-time career now. From what I’ve seen, some of the payouts for these e-sports events are not cheap either.

]]> 2022-01-30 16:45:35 UTC https://padlet.com/350270609/3xysqwxi6dot806q/wish/2020049367 350270609 https://padlet.com/350270609/3xysqwxi6dot806q/wish/2020050130 - If the game is more than just a casual experience, and there is some sort of winning involved people may because super upset and become aggressive when they lose. 
- When they are forced to stop playing games they may 
become super irritable or even sad
- Since these people are so addicted to games, they may stop eating,  and start seeing a loss of appetite which will lead to a massive weight loss. 
- Some people may also stop taking care of themselves in the category of personal hygiene
- An increase in time on video games can lead to the neglect of one’s real-life friends or other relationships
- However, assuming the person is playing an online game they will have to communicate a lot to their teammates/friends which is good; but this cannot replace in-person conversations 


]]> 2022-01-30 16:46:21 UTC https://padlet.com/350270609/3xysqwxi6dot806q/wish/2020050130 350270609 https://padlet.com/350270609/3xysqwxi6dot806q/wish/2020053616 Anyone who is suffering from a gaming addiction should visit their family doctor who will then send them to a psychotherapist. The therapist will then try to get the addict to understand how gaming is related to their school or job, emotions, moods, and sense of life goals and rewards and try to get them into the right mindset. As well, you can support someone with a gaming addiction by encouraging them to do more stuff out of the house. Try not to push them, but instead kindly ask; things like, hey let’s go to the park, or, do you want to the movies, etc.]]> 2022-01-30 16:49:50 UTC https://padlet.com/350270609/3xysqwxi6dot806q/wish/2020053616 350270609 https://padlet.com/350270609/3xysqwxi6dot806q/wish/2020057116 “Addiction Rehab Toronto”
- They serve people of all ages, races, genders and have a large array of addictions that they help with

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It is located in a quote on quote “Quiet and peaceful residential neighborhood in North Toronto”. 

They have 15,000 sq ft. of very modern living accommodations

3 completely separate residences for men and women

Multiple lounge and entertainment area’s

Private and Semi-Private suites

1.5 Acres of courtyard & nature

Basketball / Hockey court

Multiple Fitness Studios 

Yoga & Pilates studio

Outdoor bonfire pit

Ping – Pong table

Movie Theatre

Foosball table

Pool Table

Nutritious homemade gourmet meals prepared by our onsite chef

Completely private, safe and secure, gated community

]]> 2022-01-30 16:59:47 UTC https://padlet.com/350270609/3xysqwxi6dot806q/wish/2020063635 350270609 https://padlet.com/350270609/3xysqwxi6dot806q/wish/2020065010 - Their goals are to help people going through all kinds of mental struggles such as depression, anxiety, and all kinds of addictions
- They have all kinds of rehab,  and even one on one treatment depending on the type of mental struggle. This one on one treatment is perfect for people with a gaming addiction
- Depending on the addiction, patients can go through a wide variety of treatment techniques. A typical day at the facility would include one-on-one counseling, family counseling sessions, recreational activities, and time to spend on independent hobbies or studies. The facility has many outdoor facilities as well, so if the patient is up for it, they have access to the outdoors. ]]> 2022-01-30 17:01:20 UTC https://padlet.com/350270609/3xysqwxi6dot806q/wish/2020065010 350270609 https://padlet.com/350270609/3xysqwxi6dot806q/wish/2020068573 - We should all work on our mental health daily because even if we feel like we’re doing well mentally, it’s always nice to take a break from work and the business side of things to just help ourselves. Resilience could play a part in someone’s mental health journey if they’re already struggling with mental health issues, they should get help and overcome whatever it is they’re going through using some sort of resilience. 

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