developing interpersonal relationships, abstaining from personal hygiene and other anti-social behaviors in deference to gaming?
The second feature of diagnosing gaming disorder is the impaired control of the behavior. The person with the condition could know the negative ramifications of their gaming behaviors and still engage in extreme levels of gaming. This pattern is marked by the excessive, persistent and recurrent behavior of gaming.
Lastly, the condition leads to significant impairments in family, educational, career and social relationships. Individuals suffering from this condition have often alienated themselves from their peers and close family members because of their behaviors.
This behavior has to last for at least 12 months. This condition can’t be determined by observing behavior for a few hours or days. And must be done by a trained professional according to the WHO
The characteristics of gaming disorder closely mimic the classifications of substance abuse disorders and gambling disorders. The power of a joystick and a screen is as powerful as some controlled substances according to the IDC.
Gaming disorder almost didn’t make it to the