Video+Game+Addiction

My name is **Melody**, and I am a senior at I-Poly. At I-Poly, all seniors are required to do a senior project on a topic of their choice.

I chose [|video game addiction]. Why? Well I'm a gamer chick, no doubt about that. I love playing video games. I have friends who love them too, but a little too much and I just wanted to find out why.

=Information you need to know: =

Psychological Symptoms of Video Game Addiction

 * Inability to stop the activity
 * Craving more and more time at the computer
 * Neglect of family and friends
 * Feeling empty, depressed, irritable when away from the computer
 * Lying to family about activities
 * Problems at school or work

Physical Symptoms of Video Game Addiction

 * Carpal tunnel syndrome
 * Dry eyes
 * Headaches
 * Back aches
 * Eating irregularities, like skipping meals
 * Don't care about personal hygiene
 * Sleep disturbances, change in sleep pattern

How to Avoid Video Game Addiction

 * Keep track of what you do when you go home
 * Place a time limit for computer use
 * Write a list of your priorities before playing computer games

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