In this week's episode we confer with Licensed Professional Counselor and addiction specialist Hannah Milford of Happy Camper Counseling.
Then its the Return of Freaky Friday just in time for Friday the 13th!
I'm lifting a page from Hannah's website that covers Internet Gaming Disorders and what to be aware of.
Internet gaming disorder is the “persistent and recurrent use of the Internet to engage in games, often with other players, leading to clinically significant impairment or distresss.”
Signs of Internet Gaming Disorder:
Preoccupation with gaming
Withdrawal symptoms like anxiety, or sadness
Tolerance like spending more time playing
Lack of control over gaming
Loss of interest in other hobbies
Continued excessive use despite knowledge of social problems
Lying about the amount of time spent gaming
Play in order to escape or avoid negative moods
Losing significant relationship/job/educational opportunities due to gaming
If you have 5 or more, you may have a problem with compulsive video gaming. You Can Find More Information and Help for Online Gaming by Clicking Here
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