gaming addiction
Screen-time compulsion disorder
Gaming addiction is a pattern of compulsive video game play that interferes with daily life, relationships, or responsibilities.
The behavior resembles other behavioral addictions—the person continues despite negative consequences and struggles to cut back.
His gaming addiction cost him his job.
The term is contested; some mental health professionals recognize it as a disorder, others see it as a symptom of underlying issues.
- withdrawal symptomsEffects of stopping dependence
- compulsionIrresistible urge to act
- microtransactionsSmall payments within software
- pay to winBuying competitive edges
- dark patternsManipulative UI tactics
escapism · dopamine · obsession · loot boxes · eye strain · dependency · isolation · sleep deprivation · family conflict · carpal tunnel syndrome · depression · game mechanics · sedentary lifestyle · gambling · online communities · bloodshot · anxiety · binge
- gamblinggamble, gambling, casinos, casino, bets
- bad habitssmoking, drinking, lying, swearing, gossiping
- addictionsubstance abuse, drug dependence, substance dependency, substance use disorder, alcoholism
- technophobiatechnophobia, cyberphobia, AI fear, privacy concerns, Luddism
- technophiliatechnomania, early adopter, unboxing, tinkering
- video gamesvideo games, gameplay, Fortnite, mobile game, arcade
gaming addictionself-control
Ability to restrain impulses
moderation · self-discipline · impulse control · self-regulation · casual gaming
gaming addictiondigital detox
Period avoiding electronic devices
active lifestyle · physical fitness · healthy habits · work-life balance · nature immersion