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Best Of: Paul Gilmartin — I've Struggled with a Video Game Addiction
Manage episode 379236365 series 2809524
Is Video Game Addiction Real? It’s great to do things you enjoy. But can you go too far with a hobby? And at what point does it become an addiction? That’s the question experts are trying to answer about playing video games.
Continuing our Best Of series, we share some of our listener favorites. The episode originally aired on March 21, 2022, as Ep #93.
The World Health Organization added “gaming disorder” to the 2018 version of its medical reference book, International Classification of Diseases. But the American Psychiatry Association’s manual, the DSM-5, didn’t. (So far, gambling is the only “activity” listed as a possible addiction.)
Signs to Watch For
The DSM-5 does include a section to help people and doctors know the warning signs of problem video gaming. These problems can happen whether you play online or offline.
Here’s what to look for in yourself or someone close to you -- your partner, a child, or a friend. You need to have five or more of these signs in 1 year to have a problem, according to criteria that were proposed in the DSM-5:
- Thinking about gaming all or a lot of the time
- Feeling bad when you can’t play
- Needing to spend more and more time playing to feel good
- Not being able to quit or even play less
- Not wanting to do other things that you used to like
- Having problems at work, school, or home because of your gaming
- Playing despite these problems
- Lying to people close to you about how much time you spend playing
- Using gaming to ease bad moods and feelings
From WebMD
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If you or anyone you know is struggling with addiction, depression, trauma, sexual abuse or feeling overwhelmed, we've compiled a list of resources at secretlifepodcast.com.
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To share your secret and be a guest on the show email secretlifepodcast@icloud.com
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SECRET LIFE’S TOPICS INCLUDE addiction recovery, mental health, alcoholism, drug addiction, sex addiction, love addiction, OCD, ADHD, dyslexia, eating disorders, debt & money issues, anorexia, depression, shoplifting, molestation, sexual assault, trauma, relationships, self-love, friendships, community, secrets, self-care, courage, freedom, and happiness.
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Comedian Paul Gilmartin hosts a weekly, hour-long audio podcast, The Mental Illness Happy Hour, consisting of interviews with artists, friends, and the occasional doctor.
Podcast: The Mental Illness Happy Hour Podcast | Website | Instagram | Twitter
Check it out wherever you podcast Apple | Google | Amazon | Instagram
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Brianne's novel: SECRET LIFE OF A HOLLYWOOD SEX & LOVE ADDICT Check out the website: Secret Life Novel or buy on Amazon
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HOW CAN I SUPPORT THE SHOW?
- Tell Your Friends & Share Online!
- Follow, Rate & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
- Follow & Listen iHeart | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Amazon | Pandora
- Spread the word via social media
- #SecretLifePodcast
- Donate - You can also support the show with a one-time or monthly donation via PayPal (make payment to secretlifepodcast@icloud.com) or at our WEBSITE.
Connect with Brianne Davis-Gantt (@thebriannedavis)
Connect with Mark Gantt (@markgantt)
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/secret-life/donations
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
218 episodes
Manage episode 379236365 series 2809524
Is Video Game Addiction Real? It’s great to do things you enjoy. But can you go too far with a hobby? And at what point does it become an addiction? That’s the question experts are trying to answer about playing video games.
Continuing our Best Of series, we share some of our listener favorites. The episode originally aired on March 21, 2022, as Ep #93.
The World Health Organization added “gaming disorder” to the 2018 version of its medical reference book, International Classification of Diseases. But the American Psychiatry Association’s manual, the DSM-5, didn’t. (So far, gambling is the only “activity” listed as a possible addiction.)
Signs to Watch For
The DSM-5 does include a section to help people and doctors know the warning signs of problem video gaming. These problems can happen whether you play online or offline.
Here’s what to look for in yourself or someone close to you -- your partner, a child, or a friend. You need to have five or more of these signs in 1 year to have a problem, according to criteria that were proposed in the DSM-5:
- Thinking about gaming all or a lot of the time
- Feeling bad when you can’t play
- Needing to spend more and more time playing to feel good
- Not being able to quit or even play less
- Not wanting to do other things that you used to like
- Having problems at work, school, or home because of your gaming
- Playing despite these problems
- Lying to people close to you about how much time you spend playing
- Using gaming to ease bad moods and feelings
From WebMD
_____
If you or anyone you know is struggling with addiction, depression, trauma, sexual abuse or feeling overwhelmed, we've compiled a list of resources at secretlifepodcast.com.
______
To share your secret and be a guest on the show email secretlifepodcast@icloud.com
_____
SECRET LIFE’S TOPICS INCLUDE addiction recovery, mental health, alcoholism, drug addiction, sex addiction, love addiction, OCD, ADHD, dyslexia, eating disorders, debt & money issues, anorexia, depression, shoplifting, molestation, sexual assault, trauma, relationships, self-love, friendships, community, secrets, self-care, courage, freedom, and happiness.
_____
Comedian Paul Gilmartin hosts a weekly, hour-long audio podcast, The Mental Illness Happy Hour, consisting of interviews with artists, friends, and the occasional doctor.
Podcast: The Mental Illness Happy Hour Podcast | Website | Instagram | Twitter
Check it out wherever you podcast Apple | Google | Amazon | Instagram
______
Brianne's novel: SECRET LIFE OF A HOLLYWOOD SEX & LOVE ADDICT Check out the website: Secret Life Novel or buy on Amazon
______
HOW CAN I SUPPORT THE SHOW?
- Tell Your Friends & Share Online!
- Follow, Rate & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
- Follow & Listen iHeart | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Amazon | Pandora
- Spread the word via social media
- #SecretLifePodcast
- Donate - You can also support the show with a one-time or monthly donation via PayPal (make payment to secretlifepodcast@icloud.com) or at our WEBSITE.
Connect with Brianne Davis-Gantt (@thebriannedavis)
Connect with Mark Gantt (@markgantt)
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/secret-life/donations
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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