Do You Think Video Game Addiction is a Mental Disorder?

[TheNikster]

I don't really think it is. We play video games because they are fun, we are addicted because we are immersed and it's most likely VERY fun.

[warwang94]

I felt addiction to video games but I think it was fueled by depression. I'd just turn my Xbox and avoid it as long as I could but I'd play every day even though I didn't want to really it was boring and I kept doing it. It's like I didn't know what else I could do to pass time. Very weird but I sold my Xbox to stop it

[michael041987]

no and you will overcome it - one day - far from now. I love gaming but since a while I just can't enjoy it anymore. Dont know why. I want to game when I can't but if i find the time I am bored after 5 minutes

[jasminefrvr22]

Yes, I have a floor association when I would just be all over the floor most times of the day, it's very serious, also no one should ever sit and hold a controller like that ^

[witherwing]

I think it's an addiction like any other. I don't consider addictions mental disorders.

[pingiluv]

Anything can be an addiction even sex has finally been proven to be addictive.

[EpicDweeb]

I'm surprised it took them so long xD

[Whatthefluff]

Yes, of course. It can be a type of addiction.

[savalisk]

Call yourself a transexual pangender queer asexual kangroo dinosaure helicopter dragon and nobody bats an eye.

Play video games and holy shit- you're the bad guy with the mental disorder.

[LegateLanius]

Anything can be addictive. Just look at the people that died from playing videogames for three or more days straight without going to the bathroom or eating.

[ovi2boss]

No we play games because we like actions and trying differnt stuff.
Games satisfiy a need that has not been met yet same happens with other addictions (internet, games, smoking, drinking, eating, watching Tv or youtube)

[Anonymous]

Anyone 18 or above playing video games is destined to be a virgin for life and will still be playing games at 40 with no ambition other than ranking up in CSGO

[someguy81]

I'm over 18, i like video games, Im not a virgin, and I have other ambitions.

Try again.

[Opinion Owner]

If you know the answer already then why did you ask

[someguy81]

The answer to what, I never asked a question. I was just providing a counterpoint to your comment.

[Opinion Owner]

Thought you were OP, my bad

[OptimusPrime2017]

Nonsense, that depends on how often being played, but that doesn't bother me.

[jacquesvol]

The addiction is the disorder, more than its object. ( in my opinion )

[chairboy20]

I hope not cos if it were I should probably be in some sort of rehab rn

[BOUNTYGUY9]

yes it can be if you act out the things that you see in the video games grt out and about for fresh air

[timesaver573]

No it not a disorder we just have to lable everything now a days

[AlexDelux]

No, but people that dont play games came up with that shit

[someguy81]

Addiction and disorder are two separate things. Being addicted to games is an addiction.

[LadyMcLean]

It can be if you end up devoting all your time to it unhealthily. 'It's fun' isn't an excuse when your GPA is sliding.

[Josht13]

not a mental disorder just an addiction

[statelessbio]

A disorder, no. An escape from reality for some

[hornymike6969]

just like being lazy is a addiction now days

[HalloPeoplz]

Not really a mental disorder.
But it is real.

[stfu12345]

Nah b. But gimme em controllaz