https://padlet.com/bydikumi/xzzbb37c6bos en-us 2019-02-06 12:35:19 UTC 2025-10-27 23:25:22 UTC hello@padlet.com bydikumi https://padlet.com/bydikumi/xzzbb37c6bos/wish/328206643 Some of the emotional signs or symptoms of video game addiction include: Feelings of restlessness and/or irritability when unable to play. Preoccupation with thoughts of previous online activity or anticipation of the next online session. Lying to friends or family members regarding the amount of time spent playing.]]> 2019-02-06 12:36:50 UTC https://padlet.com/bydikumi/xzzbb37c6bos/wish/328206643 bydikumi https://padlet.com/bydikumi/xzzbb37c6bos/wish/328206880 Although it is not yet recognized by the American Medical Association as a diagnosable disorder, video game addiction is a very real problem for many people. According to the University of New Mexico, recent studies suggest that 6 to 15 percent of all gamers exhibit signs that could be characterized as addiction. Though this disorder can have significant consequences to those suffering from it, its signs and symptoms can sometimes be very difficult to recognize.]]> 2019-02-06 12:37:30 UTC https://padlet.com/bydikumi/xzzbb37c6bos/wish/328206880 bydikumi https://padlet.com/bydikumi/xzzbb37c6bos/wish/328208638 2019-02-06 12:43:07 UTC https://padlet.com/bydikumi/xzzbb37c6bos/wish/328208638 bydikumi https://padlet.com/bydikumi/xzzbb37c6bos/wish/328208818 Many different causes factor into video game addiction. One of the main reasons that video games can become so addictive, however, is they are designed to be that way. Video game designers, like anyone else trying to make a profit, are always looking for ways to get more people playing their games. They accomplish this by making a game just challenging enough to keep you coming back for more but not so hard that the player eventually gives up. In other words, success for a gamer often feels just out of reach. In this respect, video game addiction is very similar to another more widely recognized disorder]]> 2019-02-06 12:43:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bydikumi/xzzbb37c6bos/wish/328208818 bydikumi https://padlet.com/bydikumi/xzzbb37c6bos/wish/328209452 As with any other addiction, video game addiction has warning signs. It is important to know how to recognize these signs if you or someone you care about is an avid gamer. According to the Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery, these symptoms can be both emotional and physical.]]> 2019-02-06 12:45:46 UTC https://padlet.com/bydikumi/xzzbb37c6bos/wish/328209452 bydikumi https://padlet.com/bydikumi/xzzbb37c6bos/wish/328209973 2019-02-06 12:47:21 UTC https://padlet.com/bydikumi/xzzbb37c6bos/wish/328209973