How Do You Overcome An MMORPG Addiction?
• Determine if you are addicted to an MMORPG. If you can control the amount of hours that you play, then you are probably not addicted. Some typical symptoms include the following: • Continuously thinking about a MMORPG • Missing work, school, or a social activity to devote time to a MMORPG • Playing a MMORPG for an excessive duration in one sitting (more than 5 hours) • Spending real money on in-game items (This in and of itself is not a sign. It’s OK to spend money if you have money. If you should be buying food and you are buying in game items instead, you might have an issue) • Psychological distress attributed to lack of game-play (feeling upset/angry if you can’t play) • Loss of sleep due to excessive gaming • Putting more time into the game than important things like school work, friends, family etc. • Other major lifestyle change that results in playing the MMORPG more often • Recognize your addiction. Even if it is just a game, it is still an addiction that is affecting your l
