My boyfriend & I love to play games everyday. With lock downs we can't do as much as we used to. I have a hard time with depression, & anxiety induced anger. My motivation is sort of low, & video games CAN make me rage & give attitude, but only if I don't take control of my anger.
I want to be able to feel like I am accomplishing more in my life on a daily basis. My last job (restaurant server) only lasted 5 shifts because my "manager" told me I wasn't getting it fast enough & that my mental stability was affecting my work performance. So now I have been focusing on myself, but video games have taken most of my time. We do also smoke marijuana to cope with daily stresses, I'm trying to cut back more & I find I'm not doing bad with that. It feeds into my lack of motivation.
Does anyone here have a good sense of living style stability? Some of you will say I'm a bit young to be living with my boyfriend & his fam, I'd like you to keep in mind you don't know our story, but any tips would help in the long run. Thanks.
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Yes I think so! You just have to balance it and be aware of your responsibilities in the real world. Know what you have to get done plan it and take care of it and then you can play games if you want. I sometimes play a lot and then I don't play at all for a while it fluctuates based on if I even want to play and what else I' have going on in my life. You have to be flexible.
I think games are pretty interesting as a challenge too. I've noticed over the years as I've matured and learned to deal with frustrations it does have an effect on the game and it's cool to be able to bring real life qualities to a video game on top of your skills and make a difference.
It's not enough to affect the whole team if they don't want to work together and are mentally defeated but if there's some willingness there then you can try and boost that and make something good happen. And then sometimes you just suddenly have an amazing team that works together so well.
I'm pretty sure that you can play video games and still have a healthy lifestyle. My advice would be to have a stablished time for them and also if maybe one day because of your obligations you can't play, well just don't. Have a schedule and be organized. Try to vary the things you do (things that keep you the most motivated possible), maybe exercise a little, read, some days play videogames with friends, etc. Also, do not depend on Marijuana or videogames, try to stop doing those two things from time to time for a week.
Like anything in life moderation is key. Even water can be bad for you if you drink too much. Setting limits for any activities and sticking tl them is paramount for maintaining a balanced life. Make the things you enjoy rewards for accomplishing daily goals. It helps with not over indulging and is so much more satisfying when you get to do something you earned through hard work.
Of course it is, it's just another activity that you can enjoy. And it's a good activity now with covid around. And there are so many different games, I'm sure there there is at least one out there for everyone. And if you're not addicted, I don't see a problem. Also is that Apex Legends or something else?
Oh waw number one favorite. I might, I'm so used to going solo that I'm hesitant going into teams, having to cover them, having to rely on them. I would probably land... somewhere else haha
Video games can fit into a healthy living style just as much as they can fit into an unhealthy living style. I think what matters more is to set yourself viable challenges and missions IRL so you have real world goals to accomplish. (all about that #prideandaccomplishment 😅)
Video games can at times become a crutch to replace IRL challenges with virtual challenges. I slip into this trap at times, especially with immersive simulation type games with rich worlds to get lost in, or arcade type competitive games with high score chasing etc.
But as long as you're challenging yourself to do better and go further in your real life, then retreating into video games now and then can be a nice diversion
anyway yeah, playing video games is as much of a hobby as is playing guitar. I have been playing them pretty much my life long.
now for some truth for you - money is absolutely everything. So if you want to treat your mental disorders you need to consult with a professional physician and find a treatment plan. get on antidepressants and enjoy keeping depression out. it all costs money and it's you, who will have to finance it all.
Yeah, I am on anti depressants that my boyfriend's step dad helps me with from his benefits. & I go to a free therapist once every 2-4 weeks, only since I'm 17 so that's why it's free. I'm working on mindfulness.
I'm thinking about applying at Chopped Leaf or Pet Value. Idc about a few extra blocks, I need to walk. Plus I already have over 15 hundred saved for a car that my adoptive dad will help me with when the time comes.
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Good thing you work on your life. Most people asking for advise just want to hear what they want to hear and not what they need to hear, thus perpetually feeding the problem they are complaining about. Glad to see you are not one of them.
Yeah but Maybe not if it makes you feel worse and rage. Different types of games and stuff can help with that though. And if your talking about does it work for a healthy relationship of course longs if your other never feels neglected by it which should been even less of an issue if your both into it.
I’ve been playing a lot of video games too. I feel that’s the responsible thing, actually. Just hang in there. Seek a professional for counseling if you need it. My local mental health office is offering free visits during this difficult time. I wonder if there’s an office by you that has similar services?
well there's not much you could be doing with the rona so just sit tight and play your games, if you can't control the anger then i recommend you play games that dont get up your nerves
Yeah, but video games really don't ad any value to your life. There are other activities far better. I honestly don't find any fun in those games. When I was a teen, I did, as I grow older the last thing I wanted was to stay stuck in some fantasy world, trying to achieve a fantasy goal.
Nintendo have loads of healthy video games. Wii fitness for example and there's lots of dancing games etc that keep you fit and moving whilst having fun. Also a lot of people have said animal crossing is kinda therapeutic.
I have 2 jobs, lift weights regularly, read, go to church and hang out with people pretty often. Yet I still find time for videogames. Yes, it can work.
I would say don't snack unhealthy because you'll probably get fatter if you don't watch what you doing when you're eating it could as long as you watch what you eat when you're playing a game
Go fuck yourself. You have NO idea the trauma I have been through as a teenager that no other teen should have to go through. My parents left me twice to give you the slightest amount of insight. Maybe THINK before you speak. You're 30 & I'm 17 I have a better understanding of that than you do. If you're using this app to dis people you're a low person.
You have a vagina in the western world. You have no trauma. You have no problems. You have no difficulties. You have the easiest life you could wish and an entirely system catering to your vagina with benefits and special privileges.
Actually I'm a native that lives in Alberta, my biological dad doesn't have status so I therefore the government doesn't see me as a native either. I was adopted when I was 8 just for my adoptive mother (who's actually my biogical Aunt) to tell me when I was 15 that I wasn't working for her family anymore. Thanks :) The only 'benefit' I have is that my boyfriend's step dad is helping my anti depressants & when I run out I don't even get them right away so I have to deal with the mood swings. They were prescribed by a professional doctor, in a hospital, I think 2 doctors, & 3 therapists would know if I needed anti depressants. I am under 18 so that's why my therapist is free till my birthday. & hey my mental health is so bad, that my manager told me I had to be on call to focus on self care. & being a woman in our society, it is 100 times scarier going out at night with nobody than how a man would feel. Since my own boyfriend & I got chased by a crackhead this summer. You my dude have no sympathy towards peoples simple problems & need to get a life, maybe with catering to second world countries if you're so offended that people everywhere have problems & some are smaller than others. If you're so keen on assuming other people's lives are perfect, maybe observe people outside on a daily basis or follow mental health pages on Facebook to see how people are REALLY doing. More than just focusing on yourself. Maybe that's why I'm so keen on showing you some insight to your WRONG assumtions. But a stubborn person will never listen to someone who is right or better than them, even though it's the best thing they can do. So I dearly hope you take this information into consideration & have a Merry Christmas, don't you have a wife or family to cater to? Since you're such a man Good day to you, hope you never have to deal with depression or anxiety in your lifetime. Love ya sweet heart.
I think so, as long as you don't play games too much to escape from reality. I love to read philosophy stuff when I got stressed. It gaves me a new perspective of life.
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