How Game addiction can impact our brains…..
Video game addiction is a disorder which happens due to the problematic, compulsive use of video games.It can impact a person’s life psychologically and also can have a major impact in the brain development and can lead to serious brain damage.They may show reduced dopamine response to stimuli associated with their addiction.
HYPOTHESIS
Playing video games even for 30 minutes will immediately lower activity in the prefrontal regions of the brain which also increases activity in brain regions associated with arousal,anxiety and emotional reaction while simultaneously reduces activity in frontal lobes associated with emotional regulation and executive control.So playing excessively would influence brain issues and that’s what need to be reduced.
TESTING METHOD
Most of the research shows that playing more than a hour would lead to the development of metabolic syndrome in brain and tendinitis while comparing to the players who play 5–10 minutes per day. The study shows three instances of moderation of this relationship by online friendship quality [for loneliness] and real- life friendship quality [for social anxiety and loneliness].for those with high quality friendships, the relationship between game addiction increased and psychological health was found to be decreased .
STATISTICAL DATA
SIGNS FOR THE ADDICTION
There are certain symptoms that can possibly show up with the game addicted people
- Neglecting school or work to play games
- Frequently become angered
- Spending a lot of time in gaming mindlessly
- Less social interaction
- Often upset and irritable
Physical Symptoms
- Migraines due to intense concentration
- Eye strain
- Frequent tiredness
- Poor Personal hygiene
WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE
- Keep a log of the time spent playing video games for a week
2. Seek help and treatment from Addiction help centers
3. Avoid company of game addicts
4. Involve yourself in other activities
5.Speak to a counsellor
6..If diagnosed with depression, bipolar disorder, or other psychiatric conditions, take medication therapy with antidepressants.
CONCLUSION
Recovery is not always easy, but it is achievable. Video game addiction can be just as dangerous as any other addiction and should be treated as such.Hence, it’s important to take it into consideration
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