Why Gaming Addiction Is On The Rise

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00:00 - I was addicted to gaming
06:42 - Is gaming addiction in the DSM-5?
09:00 - Is gaming addiction an actual disorder?
11:30 - How bad is gaming addiction?
14:05 - Oliver’s tragic story
16:40 - Is gaming addiction a growing issue?
21:03 - How to get help for gaming addiction
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[@GameQuitters]

Hi there!

[@johns8065]

Hello

[@Care-in-soberheid]

Nice work

[@drinasun6984]

Hi!

[@nyoracl]

Thanks to your quiz /survey, I let my son try. He was struggling. Thanks to your work my son is saved. He is 9+ now and he's very grateful his "brain has changed". But it was a rough ride because it was me against the world when I went on my crusade. I had a small window of opportunity last year and I acted against all odds even if I was accused as being "the problem". You are correct, there's no support or awareness. I am in Malaysia. There's no channel to get help, every authority I went to said they don't have the mandate. My son is so happy, thriving at school and friends and our relationship is so beautiful now. I see him a few times a month When he comes back for vacation I will show him this video. He will feel very very proud of himself. He is a champion of his life, he doesn't yet know how brave and strong he is to be able to arrive at recovery and thriving.

[@GameQuitters]

Happy to hear he is doing well 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@NZAce13]

I literally spent 3 years in a row gaming on christmas days alone this year i have changed my whole life thanks to gamequitters i would say i would be dead if i kept gaming im on like day 140 and going to win the battle . Rip oliver i know what it feels like man rest in Peace. unfortunately no consequence for game industry keep up the good work cam youre a great human being 🔥🔥🤙🤙❤️❤️

[@GameQuitters]

so happy for you

[@lunariot1]

This channel needs so much more attention. Your videos, community, and 9 month challenge changed my life and helped to break me free of my addiction. My life is in such a better place and I now have my first child on the way. I now have these resources to keep myself in check and make sure my little one stays safe from the psychological warfare many of these games wage on our minds. Thanks Cam!

[@GameQuitters]

Happy for you!

[@ahris96]

I am currently playing a game with "energy" that refills every 2 hours. This is good in a way because it keeps me less engaged. 5-10 min in the morning and 5-10 at evening. However, I felt I was playing too little and the past few days I was searching like crazy for an additional game to keep me entertained. All this process made me realize I don't actually need to add another game to my life. I need to do other activities that I like but barely find time for: exercising, reading. Watching these people's stories confirms more gaming is not the right idea and my gaming should be less. There are other more important things to prioritize.

[@GameQuitters]

Great insights!

[@romasliv]

Let's be real, gaming problem is a parenting problem, we can see most addicted are from single parents homes.

[@meltingspot1064]

Yeah parent neglect

[@emericp-k6473]

Cam you are amazing man. Currently doing a 90 day challenge: no gaming, weed or porn. I'm at day 11 and its getting tough but your story and content are helping so much! I hope and would love to see your business grow into something huge. We need to reach more people with this message!

[@GameQuitters]

way to go! that's a huge step, keep it up. :)

[@SimonEBurgess]

Hang in there mate. FInd something to take your mind off of it. FOr me, the hardest part is between 1 and 3 weeks. Right where you are now.

[@evangelinelough730]

Keep it up! You can do it! 🙏🏻

[@user-ye3sz1nh8u]

Hey bro I'm also addicted and from 1st Jan I'm leaving games too

[@drinasun6984]

My console gaming days are behind me. I was addicted to TERA for five years. I played that game day and night. One day, I just decided I was done and quit the game. I deleted Genshin Impact from my PS4, and every other game I had, only using the console to watch movies or series.

[@rautenbruder1426]

I can finally end this subscription here on this channel. I looked into my Steam account today and was so happy that my last game I played was 8 weeks ago. I briefly had a relapse for one day in those 8 weeks where I played Football Manager and after that I felt so bad that I deleted the game again. I've now started university and have met new people at college and in the city. I do sports regularly and have been to cool parties. Believe me, real life is so much better than just pressing buttons. I am aware that I still have a long way to go and that I need to keep improving. As long as I keep my life exciting, I have no urge to play games. Reading and listening to podcasts are a good alternative. Unfortunately, I've also noticed that KZbin and streaming services have enormous addictive potential. Take care and good luck

[@lexeleister4618]

How

[@klausreinsch5774]

What also disturbes me is this instagram like showing of how amazing life is after quitting games. This is just not true. Quitting games might be important and usefull but if you don't attack you deeper problems the likelihood of getting a great life is very low. I would realy like to see an serious statistic about people who swapped from game addiction to substances. That's why I would argue that for a lot of people it might be better to be game addicted then stopping it, because this addiction serves a very important purpose in their life and if they don't overcome the need for this purpose they might tap into even bigger problemes. I would rather play 12 hours a day video games then smoking weed all day. And if your problems are caused by some real life obligations or bonds you can't easily get rid of you have a substantial problem and gaming is your retreat. You should identify the deeper layers of the problem and try to attack the root. And maybe it is a matter of time when you are old enough or have enough money to move away from the place where you need to get numb. And then the real healing can begin. But it is all individual, no general advice will save you.

[@user-pz3qt5cw3s]

This kind of addiction isn't restricted to just video games it's media in general, you keep digging and digging until you get your dopamine tank filled and this can be done with any kind of media consumption.

[@ilikestuff8218]

gaming is WAY more addicting than any other forms of media, it's not even close.

[@Astreious]

I’m not gonna stop playing video games because I enjoy them

[@admiralfisher9273]

I quit gaming after the COVID-19 pandemic after I burned out on it, and I now have a successful online novel with a cult following and manage two discord communities, and I am far happier. Every day I speak to some of my readers and I enjoy writing a lot more than gaming.

[@admiralfisher9273]

@@underleft Probably but at least this vice has real world impact

[@LeonSylvester]

Epic video Cam! Thanks for this!

[@GameQuitters]

thx buddy

[@gem2140]

Honestly, I don't really find video games all that anymore. I just play them because I have nothing else to do in my free time. I have been doing well in real life with my job and college but don't have many irl friends. I'm 19 years old and stressed.

[@GameQuitters]

Good to hear you’re doing well with school and work. Maybe some group activities /clubs can help you make friends outside gaming. Here’s a list of ideas for you gamequitters.com/hobby-ideas (select social)

[@gem2140]

@@GameQuitters Thanks for replying to my comment. I just did my road test today and irl has been great. I just wanted to thank you for helping so many people including me! 😄

[@katr2773]

Wow, what a fantastic video! Thanks for giving us such a broad perspective and sharing some solid research. I did notice that the meta-analysis focused on studies from 2009 to 2019. Who knows what's happened post-COVID. Any chance you'll whip up a second video talking about solutions, not just for individuals but for society too, maybe even what the government could do? Thanks a bunch!

[@GameQuitters]

Thanks for the kind words. More videos to come for sure so stay tuned. Not sure if you work in the clinical space at all but I have a much more in-depth 12 hour training here: intenta.digital/training/gaming-disorder-clinical-training/

[@thenit3vision]

I think a terrible break up did it for me. No desire to play

[@legoman9702]

Ever since my dog was put down I been playing vg alot. Before that, I quit for 9 months.

[@TheREALHugo4]

Currently in law college, doing good and feeling better as i go through my 2-year-detox training.

[@GameQuitters]

Way to go

[@TheREALHugo4]

Indeed. And thank you for the video.@@GameQuitters

[@mariescott5892]

My son is 27 and refuses to to realise he has an addiction He has alienated his whole family except for me. No interest in work or seeking professional help. His room is a pig sty 😢we have always been there for him but refuses to get any professional help. Any advice would be welcome 🙏

[@psychosomatic7035]

CS 2 is releasing, and I'm on my second month without gaming. I feel great, but I'm a little afraid of going back, because most of my friends still play video games. I've been playing CS since I was a kid, and I'm 26 now.

[@GameQuitters]

You’re already passed the hardest parts, just keep going. CS2, CS3, CS4, it will never end.

[@justmebeingyou]

your site and your videos did help a lot to learn about how game developers make us addicted. I was addicted to genshin impact for over a year, but the info on your site's esp sunk cost fallacy helped me quit. it's thought but I'll keep going. Thank you!

[@GameQuitters]

Happy to hear it’s helped!

[@ChillingTales12]

I love videogames but im not addicted to them by any means. Everything in moderation.

[@GameQuitters]

Fair enough

[@Brokenhill42]

As with many behavioral issues/addictions, so often it starts in the home with parents. Parents providing various limitations to excess indulgence in a child's desires coupled with engaging with them on a personal level goes a long way for their general health. But we have too many parents that are too busy, lazy, or in some way ignorant to their child's needs and fail to guide them in a rigid enough environment. Kids need to be bored some times....they need to use their imagination and create, as opposed to being spoon fed entertainment/snacks constantly. I grew up from age 5 with a game console and TV in my room in the 90s. I definitely had my periods of stronger addictions (mainly in summers of middle/high school due to lack of social connections) but thankfully I don't think they ever got too extreme. There was even a year or so when video games just didn't sound that fun anymore and I stopped playing for a while (post-college). But even as an adult there are brief periods that pop up where I'm playing a lot and get addicted to a game). I think the recurring waves of interest/brief addiction are most likely because I had a lot of access to games from an early age all throughout my childhood. And I was never forced to join a social club or to build some kind of skills. I do plan on allowing my kids to play games, but under a much more controlled environment. So far my thoughts are: -They can start at age 6 (I have a 3 and 5 yr old now) -Never will they have a TV in their room (and probably not even a handheld console) -Game times will be limited heavily (maybe 4-7hrs a week) and there may be specific windows of opportunity -They will have to work for/earn their gaming time somehow

[@AnyGiven2k3]

Hi @GameQuitters, I have my son on the 90 day challenge (he just doesn't know the amount of days yet). He's 15 y/o. I've noticed he watches alot of video game related content on KZbin. I'm not sure if its ok like he's watching a TV show or will this just mess up his journey. Is this ok or do you consider this a problem too?

[@JosephVIllg]

I stopped playing video games seven years ago. I was 16. I deleted social media when i was 19. I am still addicted to KZbin, though.

[@GIANTunknown]

Its so hard to figure out if I really want to go proplayer (I know its a hard task) or if Im just chasing the dopamine rush my brain wants. Im so lost and confused. I ve been studying programming, and I havent played in 2 months. Deep down, I really wanna compete in esports... but i dont know..

[@bourgeois4494]

I was legitimately addicted to Crusader Kings 2, but God helped me overcome. Overcoming required me deleting my Steam account, and now I'm finally moving forward in my life.

[@GameQuitters]

Glad you’re doing well

[@nathanericschwabenland88888]

This is why we have digimon all six season of it and more….

[@nathanericschwabenland88888]

What would a true digi destined do

[@TheHarbonator]

Great vid

[@GameQuitters]

Thx bro

[@NANiGAMER666]

Hey man whats your problem.... gaming isn't addiction even great great doctors also said playing games is benefit and it increase quick decision making..to us And playing games if we corss the limit its dangerous not only games even our daily life activities like... Eating.. studying too much ..and more if we we cross the limit in this things its also dangerous hope you understand bro!

[@altair-x]

True, also the main reasons to why video games are so attractive is because it fulfills the three basic psychological needs such as, competence, autonomy and relatedness.

[@NANiGAMER666]

@@altair-x yeah true bro and also it relax us whenever we are stressed

[@SimonEBurgess]

Nice Cam. Making wonders to raise awareess and make us feel not so alone. Not a big fan of editing out breathing pauses, but whatever.

[@GameQuitters]

Thx Simon appreciate you watching

[@BennyPlayer-du2je]

Are the vandals that destroy Britain's historical cultural heritage places (Such as the Robin Hood Tree), addicts to Video Games (As well as violent ones) going to far/lost their relationship to History and Culture in place of the gaming community? Are there also other vandals around the world that destroys historical stuff gaming addicts too?

[@klausreinsch5774]

14:33 Lol, if you realy think this kid was healthy you are totally wrong. Yeah, all bad parents descibe themselfes as loving and their childs as happy and can think about anything is missing in their life. But this is one hundred percent false. This kid was definitly traumatized. I don't know how, if it was abused or what ever. But with all my experience and self develpment I can clearly state that his game addiction wasn't the problem but a sympthom. I would argue his parents were extremly controlling and monitoring him, breaking his will at any time and telling him all day and night how to behave. And games were his retreat where he can be hisself of some kind. And by forbidding him to play they made it worse because this tiny space which is some kind of controlled by him became smaller and smaller while restrictions und pressure increased. But this is only a guess. Maybe they were perfect parents, made nothing wrong, school was awesome and he was just an ungrateful brat with no reason who decided to suicide just to punish his innocent parents even more.

[@niksavitskii]

I used to be a gamer, but son became too. 7 weeks ago I decided to save him we deleted all games and started our journey together. I started to share our decision and found out that fathers around me share the same struggle. We decided to share our journey on youtube. I am glad I found your channel, we are teammates! Thank you

[@user-gp5ce4ns4j]

Are gamee addicted inherently or are modern games being designed to be addictive? So is chess addictive? This question is important for me because if all games are addictive then I will have to quit everything but if not I can find Alternatives. But this brings the question what makes things addictive? If anything can be addictive then games are not what I want to be addicted to. If someone knows the answers to my questions please answer me or direct me to the answer.

[@swoldier7308]

no bro you should addicted to working 24 7 and not sleeping,DOLLAR DOLLAR BILLS.Because thats what society values,F@!# your enjoyments

[@user-gp5ce4ns4j]

@@swoldier7308 life is not just gaming or working. Go worship god. Spend time with family. IDK plant grass?

[@mikemayo4812]

If you must game, stick to offline storyline based games with a clear ending. Stay way from MMORPGs and competitive games.

[@brandonlincoln778]

I play but only 4 hours 4 days then 2 hours 3 days 22 hours a week

[@GameQuitters]

So like a part time job, $15/hr, $330/wk, $1320/month

[@SequoiaGuy09]

I almost ask my parents to buy me play station or Xbox now I’ve realized they are completely useless.

[@yuzuke4573]

I only game in moderation I don't want to be that guy that spends 15 hrs on gaming

[@Martetus]

If the gamer is not willing to quit there is anything we family can do?

[@MeLexdy]

Set rules and boundaries

[@GameQuitters]

There are many things a family can do, we work with a lot of families with gamers in denial. This video is a good place to start: vimeo.com/864331638

[@marcosr2]

Most of the gamers commenting here are online multiplayer players who lose themselves in life playing these highly addictive games that don't lead anywhere or resolve the loneliness that many feel, which is precisely why multiplayer games dominate, right? at least for many people, it is an empty multiplayer game experience, but it is much more addictive because it involves more challenge and more interaction, but in terms of experience and appreciation of the game, which is also art, there is none.

[@hurricaneh123]

when I play I wouldn't say I get 'addicted' but slowly but surely I start getting more engaged and thinking more and more about progressing in the game...and by doing this I generally become less motivated by things in the real world eg growing my business/working out/being more social so decided to completely stop 100% of games. I also feel that as you get older you really start to see how short life is and start to value your time more.

[@GameQuitters]

100% agree with what you shared

[@Podcastforthewin]

Not to get political. I don’t care who people vote for. But what ive noticed over the past 20 years, the more liberal the personality, the more likely they are to defend gaming. They defend it as Art, and not a game.

[@tca5991]

Video games combine every other art form, yet suddenly, aren't art because they are playable?

[@Podcastforthewin]

@@tca5991 they are an art form. I didn't say they weren't.. but anything can be art

[@Podcastforthewin]

@@tca5991 I think you missed the point. They often try to put a spin on it. Because it's art, that means it's not just a video game. I'd you can separate yourself from the game, you can justify the time wasted on it.

[@MeLexdy]

As a rule of thumb, the left is pro vise, the right wing is not but then again hypocrisy. Which goes for both sides

[@faunch]

Stop

[@Smoothgrooves]

Umm because the world is shitty and people need an escape lol

[@abboso]

Im giving you a 1 star review

[@abboso]

and im still planning on sueing you

[@GameQuitters]

🤣🤣

[@dudedude-su7pt]

This is silly kid with game addiction, your behaviour tells it

[@Gunspud]

According to your quiz I am an addict, but I love gaming, so see no need to stop. I lost my job about 6 years ago because I prioritised playing a video game rather than going to work. My wife left me, which gaming was a contributory factor, so now I have all the time, and no one nagging me, so to me, this is all good .

[@fefazolin]

Gotta fight against this tide my dude, you can definitely leave this vicious cycle if you put some effort in it. Do not give up !

[@Studio.graves]

find a way to make gaming your job. IF you do not, you will lose everything. You do not want to see what true rock bottom looks like. And if you are there and comfortable, so be it. Some people enjoy being worker ants.

[@Care-in-soberheid]

When we are powerless, we start identifying with what we want. "I want, what I want". That is identity though; the collection of repeated behaviour. Repeated behaviour is habitual, not a rational sum-up of our own ideals and wants. So we, in many cases, do not actually want what we want. But we defend our way of life because we have not stepped back and actually reasoned and thought through what we do want, and how to overcome habitual/sensory habits. I advice Meditation, fellowship/support, and practicing self-worth practices such a gratitude journalling and metta/loving kindness practices towards yourself

[@Care-in-soberheid]

There is also free support, gaming addicts anonymous is e.g. a place were people find support

[@NZAce13]

You let a loving human leave you for a screen that will never do anything for you except make you worse . Come join game Quitters mate wake up and be honest with your inner self