Gaming Disorder: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

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Gaming Disorder: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment American Psychological Association reveals that several million grown-ups play these video games, despite this, the percentage of people having the disorder is very low. Most of the affected players’ ages range from 18 to 50 as well as the male-to-female ratio is almost equal.

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Causes

Symptoms

Well, there are no main causes of gaming disorder but sedentary behavior and obesity can play a role in the disorder. Some parents also blame that technology advancement can also cause the disorder among young children.

1.Massive focus on Internet gaming. 2.Not being able to play less as well as unsuccessful attempts to quit playing. 3.Continuing to play notwithstanding problems. 4.Deceiving family members or others on Internet gaming. 5.Risk of losing a job or relationship due to Internet gaming. 6.The use of Internet gaming to relieve negative moods like hopelessness or guilt.

Treatments The main treatment for the disorder can be treated with the help of a mental health professional that has experience with impulse-control disorders. Those people who are suffering from the disorder need to do more often physical exercises.

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