When online gaming takes over your life

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Here’s what you need to know about gaming addiction.</p> </div> </div> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-bundle paragraphs-items-field-bundle-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="bdl-wrapper"> <div class="mtop40 container mbottom40" data-bg="" style="background-image: url(); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover; background-position: center; "> <div class="wrapper-bdl-wrapper-row"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-8 col-sm-offset-2"> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-bundle paragraphs-items-field-bundle-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="bdl-image"> <div class="mtop20"> <img class="img-responsive" src="https://kidshelpline.com.au/sites/default/files/bdl_image/WOGTOYL-YA-header.png" alt="Young person chained to gaming console" title="Young person chained to gaming console"> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="font--pink font--28 mtop30"> <div class="body"> <h3>Gaming addiction is a real thing!</h3> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="font--24 line-height--30 mtop30 font--dark_blue"> <div class="body"> <h3>It can happen playing any game - online, offline, digital or video.</h3> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="mtop20"> <div class="body"> <p>For most people gaming is not a problem and may never be one.</p> <p>But for a very small amount of people it may become a problem or an addiction.</p> <p>Research is looking into whether this is an actual disorder (Gaming Disorder).</p> <p>The difference between healthy gaming and addiction is the negative impact it is having on your life.</p> <p>It’s important to recognise the warning signs and start to make a change.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl bdl-bullet-items" style="background-color: #b3d235"> <div class=" container"> <div class="titles text-center"> <h2 class="title">Why is online gaming so addictive?</h2> <div class="subtitle"> <p>Most online games are designed to keep you hooked or might meet some needs that you’re not getting in real life. Some things games do to keep you hooked or meet your needs include:</p> </div> </div> <div class="items col-xs-12 col-md-8 col-md-offset-2 mtop40"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix"> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Rewarding you for playing</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Helping you to relax or have fun</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Connecting you to a community</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Making you feel part of a team</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Helping you cope with problems</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Giving you a sense of belonging</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Creating a unique identity or profile</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Helping you dull emotional or physical pain</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Giving you a sense of achievement or success</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Providing you with a purpose or goals to work towards</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Giving you an escape from stress or issues in your life</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Creating an environment where you feel safe and in control</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Giving you the thrill of being in a fantasy world or a part of a complex story</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Allowing in-game purchases to keep you online or to give you an advantage so you keep playing</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bdl-wrapper"> <div class="mtop40 container mbottom40" data-bg="" style="background-image: url(); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover; background-position: center; "> <div class="wrapper-bdl-wrapper-row"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-8 col-sm-offset-2"> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-bundle paragraphs-items-field-bundle-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="bdl bdl-callout" style="background-color: #b3d235"> <div class=""> <p>"Gaming became the most important thing in my life and it was pretty much all I was doing to the point it was affecting my health, sleep, friendships, everything!"</p> </div> <div class="arrow" style="background-color: #b3d235"></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl-wrapper"> <div class="mtop40 container mbottom40" data-bg="" style="background-image: url(); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover; background-position: center; "> <div class="wrapper-bdl-wrapper-row"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix"> <div class="col-md-6 col-md-offset-1 col-xs-12 mtop20"> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-bundle paragraphs-items-field-bundle-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="font--pink font--28 mtop30"> <div class="body"> <h3>When gaming starts to become a problem</h3> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="font--24 line-height--30 mtop30 font--dark_blue"> <div class="body"> <p>It’s not really about how much you play, it’s about how much gaming is causing you distress and how much it’s impacting your life. If it’s affecting any of these areas of your life it might be a problem:</p> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="mtop20"> <div class="body"> <ul> <li>Family</li> <li>School</li> <li>Friendships</li> <li>Sleep & eating habits</li> <li>Work/career</li> <li>Finances</li> <li>Mental health</li> <li>Physical health </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-4 col-xs-12 p20 mtop20"> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-bundle paragraphs-items-field-bundle-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="bdl-image"> <div class="ptop20"> <img class="img-responsive" src="https://kidshelpline.com.au/sites/default/files/bdl_image/KHL_Teens_GIF_Game%20addiction%20-%20Insta_Full_0.jpg" alt="Two young people texting on a mobile, having a conversation about gaming addiction" title="Two young people texting on a mobile, having a conversation about gaming addiction"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl bdl-bullet-items" style="background-color: #b3d235"> <div class=" container"> <div class="titles text-center"> <h2 class="title">What are the warning signs?</h2> <div class="subtitle"> <p>Some signs that your gaming might become a problem are:</p> </div> </div> <div class="items col-xs-12 col-md-8 col-md-offset-2 mtop40"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix"> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Playing even though you’re no longer enjoying it</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Continuing to play even though it’s causing you problems</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Inability to reduce playing or unsuccessful attempts to quit</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Preoccupation with gaming, even when you’re not playing</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Needing to spend more and more time playing to satisfy the urge</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Using gaming to relieve or cope with problems or negative feelings</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Feeling unable to focus on other activities when you’re not gaming</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Having risked or lost friends, a job or an opportunity because of gaming</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Having problems or arguments with family, friends, or your partner</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Lying to people close to you about how much time you spend playing</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Feeling sad, angry, moody, anxious or irritable when you can’t play</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Neglecting responsibilities and activities that are important or you enjoy</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Having problems at home or work or with study because of your gaming</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Craving more time to play to get game items, make progress or improve your status</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bdl-wrapper"> <div class="mtop40 container mbottom40" data-bg="" style="background-image: url(); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover; background-position: center; "> <div class="wrapper-bdl-wrapper-row"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-8 col-sm-offset-2"> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-bundle paragraphs-items-field-bundle-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="bdl bdl-callout" style="background-color: #b3d235"> <div class=""> <p>If you experience a few of the above warning signs, you may have a problem with gaming. It’s important to seek help.</p> </div> <div class="arrow" style="background-color: #b3d235"></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl-wrapper"> <div class="mtop40 container" data-bg="" style="background-image: url(); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover; background-position: center; "> <div class="wrapper-bdl-wrapper-row"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-8 col-sm-offset-2"> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-bundle paragraphs-items-field-bundle-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="font--pink font--28 mtop30"> <div class="body"> <h3>If you are concerned about your gaming</h3> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="font--24 line-height--30 mtop30 font--dark_blue"> <div class="body"> <h3>It’s ok to reach out for support!</h3> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="mtop20"> <div class="body"> <p>If you ever feel that you’re gaming more than you would like, that your gaming is negatively affecting your mood or that you don't have as much control over your gaming as you would like, then it may be worth seeking some support. </p> <p>Give us a <a href="https://kidshelpline-com-au.translate.goog/get-help/phone-counselling/?_x_tr_sl=en&_x_tr_tl=zh-CN&_x_tr_hl=en-GB" target="_blank">call</a>, send us an <a href="https://kidshelpline-com-au.translate.goog/get-help/email-counselling/?_x_tr_sl=en&_x_tr_tl=zh-CN&_x_tr_hl=en-GB" target="_blank">email</a> or talk to us on <a href="https://kidshelpline-com-au.translate.goog/get-help/webchat-counselling/?_x_tr_sl=en&_x_tr_tl=zh-CN&_x_tr_hl=en-GB" target="_blank">WebChat</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl bdl-review-date"> <div class="ptop40"> <div class="body"> <em>This content was last reviewed <span class="date-display-single">23/07/2019</span></em> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bdl bdl-recommendation container mbottom40"> <h3 class="mainTitle text-center">Check these out too:</h3> <div class="mainContainer"><a href="https://kidshelpline-com-au.translate.goog/young-adults/issues/online-gaming-bullying?_x_tr_sl=en&_x_tr_tl=zh-CN&_x_tr_hl=en-GB"> <div class="view_item col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-3"> <div class="internalContainer col-xs-12" style="background-color:"> <div class="squareImage" style="background-image: url(https://kidshelpline.com.au/sites/default/files/OGAIBB_YA_THUMBNAIL.png)"></div> <div class="content"> <p class="title">Online gaming - is this bullying?</p> <p class="subtitle">Online gaming is lots of fun most of the time, but sometimes ...</p><span class="link">READ ME</span> </div> </div> </div></a> <a href="https://kidshelpline-com-au.translate.goog/young-adults/issues/looking-after-yourself?_x_tr_sl=en&_x_tr_tl=zh-CN&_x_tr_hl=en-GB"> <div class="view_item col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-3"> <div class="internalContainer col-xs-12" style="background-color:"> <div class="squareImage" style="background-image: url(https://kidshelpline.com.au/sites/default/files/thumbnail-YA-LAY.png)"></div> <div class="content"> <p class="title">Looking after yourself</p> <p class="subtitle">If you’re juggling lots of things like work, study and relationships, ...</p><span class="link">READ ME</span> </div> </div> </div></a> <a href="https://kidshelpline-com-au.translate.goog/young-adults/issues/cyberbullying?_x_tr_sl=en&_x_tr_tl=zh-CN&_x_tr_hl=en-GB"> <div class="view_item col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-3"> <div class="internalContainer col-xs-12" style="background-color:"> <div class="squareImage" style="background-image: url(https://kidshelpline.com.au/sites/default/files/thumbnail-T-CB_0.png)"></div> <div class="content"> <p class="title">Cyberbullying</p> <p class="subtitle">If you’re experiencing cyberbullying you’re not alone. 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