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Signs of Video Game Addiction

Signs of Video Game Addiction
6/19/2008 9:55:09 AM Arrork
13 Posts Arrork's Avatar
We've all heard some pretty crazy stories about video game addicts and how they are willing to sacrifice almost anything to play their video games..  In South Korea, where millions are addicted to video games, employers will report massive employee absences whenever a new video game is released.  Indeed, these massive role-playing games can take over your life!  So here are some sensible indications if you, or someone you know may be addicted.  They may seem a little silly, but they can be strong indications.

1. Whenever you go to buy something, you think in terms of gold, instead of dollars. 
2. Whenever you accomplish a significant deed, you subconsciously expect to level up. 
3.  You find yourself speaking in Old English.  Many of the MMORPG games require their players to converse in Old Englsih. 
4. At the end of every month, you'd be suprised to discover that you've exhausted all of your sick leave and vacation time at work. 
5. You spend countless sleepless nights thinking up strategies of how to build up your character. 
6. Whenever you're counting your monthly budget, you set aside a paramount importance to payment of your MMORPG subscription. 

So, the most important thing is to remember that if you start jeopardizing your job, health, family, and overall well-being, then you have to realize that while MMORPGs are fun, but it's just a game, and your life is not.
RE: Signs of Video Game Addiction
6/20/2008 12:39:46 PM ryan
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dude i think my lil bro has this problem. he doesnt work yet but no joke ill leave in the morning and come home at night and hes still sitting on the couch in the same position and clothes as when i left. my mom says its normal but i dont think so
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