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Does anyone have problems with playing video games for hours on end without stopping every day?

Wazzachicken64

I have always played video games since I was young. I am now 31.

Currently I probably play 3 hours average per day plus 4-5 at weekends.  I can become incredibly invested.

Time just seems to pass by very quickly and I only really stop because my partner tells me to. 

Anyone experience this?  Is it good? Or is it bad?

Cheers

  • It is difficult to make an assessment based on what you've said. Do you enjoy playing games, or do you feel that you do so compulsively? Do you think that it negatively impacts other areas of your life?

    I'd be wary about saying you have a problem purely based on time spent, as games are a form of entertainment and occasionally an art form- there is no obvious limit beyond which it is 'bad'. I spend a huge amount of time reading- at what point is that bad? Obviously, doing any activity to the exclusion of all others would limit your intellectual/social development, but you're probably a way away from that.

  • Any programme, be it a game  social media or forums... can be addictive. I never thought of myself as having an issue  but looked at my screen time stats, on my phone alone, the other day. I was rather shocked!! Wednesday for instance, I was almost entirely on my phone!!

  • I have to say that sounds like an unhealthy addiction to me.  It's what, more than 50 days a year, assuming all 24 hours?  No judgement at all - we all do things that wouldn't appeal to others - but you could achieve a hell of a lot in that time. I run one of our little companies in less time than that.  But whatever gets you thro the night.

  • in reply to Paul

    Yeah I think its gaming and YouTube for me.  I am currently very into Sekiro, Fortnight, Halo infinite, animal crossing 

  • I used to do that when I lived on my own - preferred to play games than watch TV.  These days not so much and my wife would not be as forgiving as your partner.

    What game are you currently playing?