**Matthew Graybosch** @starbreaker · Jun 18, 2018, 17:57

**Matthew Graybosch** @starbreaker · Jun 18, 2018, 17:57

Matthew Graybosch @starbreaker

Jun 18, 2018, 17:57

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Let me see if I've got this straight: obsessive play of video games is now a mental illness, an addiction, but it's perfectly reasonable to talk to beings that don't exist as long as you call it prayer?

No wonder so many people think the definition of mental illness is based on culture rather than science.

https://edition.cnn.com/2018/06/18/health/video-game-disorder-who/index.html

**Matthew Graybosch** @starbreaker · Jun 18, 2018, 18:07

**Matthew Graybosch** @starbreaker · Jun 18, 2018, 18:07

Jun 18, 2018, 18:07

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If you think somebody close to you is "addicted" to video games, step back & take a look at the gestalt of their life. Gaming might be the only thing in their lives they think is worthwhile. If that's the case, are they really "addicted", or is there a deeper problem involved?

Maybe they're struggling with depression. Maybe they're lonely & games are the only way they can connect with other people. Maybe they're out of spoons after work/school & gaming is all they can do.

**Johny** @johny · 2018-06-18T20:15:51Z

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@starbreaker I totally support your opinion, gaming was one good way to distract my depressive thoughts while I was in crisis. If games are what really makes you happy then do them, but for most people its gateway to overcoming depression, better that than doing drugs.

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**Matthew Graybosch** @starbreaker · Jun 18, 2018, 20:23

**Matthew Graybosch** @starbreaker · Jun 18, 2018, 20:23

Jun 18, 2018, 20:23

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@johny Thanks. Hopefully you're doing better now.

**Johny** @johny · Jun 18, 2018, 20:26

**Johny** @johny · Jun 18, 2018, 20:26

Jun 18, 2018, 20:26

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@starbreaker Yes, took some meds, passed few exams, broke up with girlfriend who doesn't love me. Only need to add some gym time for perfect life. Thanks for concern.