Behavioral Signs

Behavioral Signs

These signs indicate how gaming is affecting your daily activities and responsibilities.

Indicators:

  • Missing important obligations like work, or family events.
  • Difficulty stopping once you start gaming.
  • Losing track of time while gaming.
  • Neglecting hobbies, physical activity, or socializing.

Quick Tip

Set specific gaming hours and take regular breaks to maintain balance.

Emotional Signs

Emotional Signs

These signs highlight the emotional impact of gaming on your well-being.

Indicators:

  • Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when not gaming.
  • Using gaming as an escape from stress or personal issues.
  • Mood swings based on gaming outcomes (e.g., frustration after losses).
  • Feeling guilty or regretful about time or money spent gaming.

Quick Tip

Practice mindfulness or talk to an expert to understand the root cause of these emotions.

Financial Signs

Financial Signs

These signs indicate financial stress or poor spending habits related to gaming.

Indicators:

  • Spending more money than planned on gaming.
  • Borrowing money to continue gaming.
  • Skipping essential expenses (like bills or groceries) to fund gaming.
  • Feeling stressed about gaming-related financial decisions.

Quick Tip

Set a budget for gaming and track your expenses to stay in control.


You can take the self assessment test to check your gaming habits in more details.

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