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Thriveworks video game addiction counseling in Marietta, GA helps people who have an obsession with playing video games as well as with internet gaming disorder. People may have mild, moderate, or severe internet gaming disorder if they struggle to control how often or how long they game. The symptoms of internet gaming disorder may include deceiving loved ones about when and how often they play, thinking constantly about gaming, and using video games as a distraction from real-world problems.
Thriveworks video game addiction counseling in Marietta helps those who suffer by assisting them in regaining control over video gaming. In addition, it can help them cope with the negative effects of video game addiction counseling from anxiety to depression, insomnia, and more.
Video game addiction counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and through Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of video game addiction counseling depends on the individual’s needs as well as the extent and severity of their problem and those that might stem from it. That said, people can make meaningful progress in the first weeks to months of therapy.
Many people use the term “video game addiction” to refer to what The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) labels “internet gaming disorder.” The DSM-5 calls for more study of the disorder, but several things are known:
Thriveworks Marietta offers counseling for adolescents and adults who are having a hard time controlling their video game use. We are worked with many clients as they establish healthier gaming habits. Reach out today for help.
Not all addictions are dependent upon a chemical or drug—some are impulse control disorders such as gambling. The DSM-5 has not officially labeled internet gaming disorder as such, but it gives diagnostics for it that overlap greatly with behaviors that other addictions display. Many mental health professionals are studying video game use to understand if it could fit the strict definition of an addiction.
People may have internet gaming disorder if they cannot control their gaming as displayed by the following behaviors:
The DSM-5 acknowledges that people can have severe, moderate, or mild internet gaming disorder depending upon how many symptoms they exhibit.
There are many factors that can lead to compulsive gaming, but one may be compulsion loops that are written into the narratives of many games. Core or compulsion loops are an interlocking series of challenges and rewards that draw players further into the game. Massively multi-player online role-playing games (MMORPG), mobile games, and social networking games utilize these loops.
Core loops present players with a challenge. When players complete the challenge, they are rewarded, and their prize leads into the next challenge. With each reward, dopamine is also released in a player’s brain, solidifying a connection between pleasure and the game.
Like other impulse control disorders, internet gaming disorder can create many problems in people’s lives. Many of these problems are similar to the challenges that addicts face, including physical, emotional, and relational difficulties:
If you video game use is out of control in your life, you are not alone. If your child is struggling because of video games, help is available. The therapists at Thriveworks Marietta have formulated a holistic and individualized treatment plan for many clients, and they are ready to help you.
When you call our office, know that a person will answer your call and help schedule your appointment. We provide same-week appointments, offer evening and weekend sessions, and also work with many insurance companies. We want each client to receives the mental health care they need, when they need it. Are you ready to get started? Call Thriveworks Marietta today.
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Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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