What is Video Game Addiction

Game addiction is a form of psychological addiction related to a compulsive use of computer and video games, most notably MMORPGs - open ended, online video games known for their d...

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I am asking as my boyfriend is extreme (in my eyes) with his gaming. He has to have the latest consoles out not just 1 say xbox360 but ALL of the new systems, he plays alot. He even went as far as replacing his original white xbox 360 with the newer black version.

He say's it doesn't matter as he is trading in to replace but surely that doesn't make a difference, it sometimes seems the only thing other than rugby that he gets enjoyment out of. I was not aware until looking through the communities that there was such a thing as this vga and i think that perhaps he has it. Can you please advise me thanks.
Posted on 10/24/07, 08:10 pm
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Reply #1 - 10/25/07  8:39pm
" For a love one who is close to the one in question. Trust your gut. Your insides are right on way more then not. With that said it is a natural deffense for the addict to through you off the trail and keep you at bay. Meaning they make you look like the bad guy and you are way off base. What it boils down to is do you stay or go. More often the love ones suffer the most due to not knowing what they should do or how to help. There is no correct advice other then you do your best but value yourself and the quality of life you want. One more food for thought often the love ones are enablers. I am sorry that VGA is real and that you might be at its mercy. "

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