What's up everybody. I've been gone for awhile now. I just saw this news report a couple of days ago on tv. I also looked it up on the internet. The findings say that video game playing causes depression, anxiety, increased impulsivity, lack of empathy, social disorders, ect. And that these symptoms got better when the kids stopped playing video games. They did two studies with groups of teenagers and pre-teens Just do a simple google search (video games depression) and you can read it for yourselves.
But, (not because of this study) I don't play video games anymore. I got rid of all my video games. And like most of you, I had a massive collection starting with an Atari 2600, up to XBOX 360.
I'm 31 years old now, about to be 32 to in March. And the day before I saw that news report, I had a feeling that I needed to stop playing video games. I've been playing video games non-stop since I was 3 or 4 years old. I know there are guys in there 50's who still play. But for me, It felt like it was time.
I haven't been around here for a while because I've been actually keeping busy out in the world. Learning about life, learning about/trying to get closer to God. Reading and interacting with people alot more. I don't know if that scientific study is true or not, but I've always, been a super impulsive guy. I, (like everybody I suppose), have felt anxiety/dissapointment/sorrow at times. Whether or not video games excasserbated those emotions, I'm not sure. I've had a great time playing video games. The adrenaline rush/joy I got while playing was one the greatest things in my life. But everything in life has a beginning and an ending. Time for me to retire from video gaming. Didn't think it would be at this age though. My older step-brother is 38 and still go's hard with it (I haven't discussed it with him yet though). I'll still check unrelated from time to time to talk about some topics with yall. Most of yall are my type of dudes. I like hearing yall opinions/views on things.
If somebody already posted about this, my bad yall. But let me know what yall think about this scientific study.
-One
But, (not because of this study) I don't play video games anymore. I got rid of all my video games. And like most of you, I had a massive collection starting with an Atari 2600, up to XBOX 360.
I'm 31 years old now, about to be 32 to in March. And the day before I saw that news report, I had a feeling that I needed to stop playing video games. I've been playing video games non-stop since I was 3 or 4 years old. I know there are guys in there 50's who still play. But for me, It felt like it was time.
I haven't been around here for a while because I've been actually keeping busy out in the world. Learning about life, learning about/trying to get closer to God. Reading and interacting with people alot more. I don't know if that scientific study is true or not, but I've always, been a super impulsive guy. I, (like everybody I suppose), have felt anxiety/dissapointment/sorrow at times. Whether or not video games excasserbated those emotions, I'm not sure. I've had a great time playing video games. The adrenaline rush/joy I got while playing was one the greatest things in my life. But everything in life has a beginning and an ending. Time for me to retire from video gaming. Didn't think it would be at this age though. My older step-brother is 38 and still go's hard with it (I haven't discussed it with him yet though). I'll still check unrelated from time to time to talk about some topics with yall. Most of yall are my type of dudes. I like hearing yall opinions/views on things.
If somebody already posted about this, my bad yall. But let me know what yall think about this scientific study.
-One