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How many hours spent on video games is an addiction?? (lemmy.blahaj.zone)

submitted 5 months ago by atheqtpie@lemmy.blahaj.zone to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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So, lately I've been seeing some posts on gaming and I've been wondering. I've been playing Roblox for an hour and I plan to hit my usual time of 4-5 hours. I do it to pass the time.

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[–] normalexit@lemmy.world 12 points 5 months ago (1 children)

It isn't a specific number of hours.

Addiction is a neuropsychological disorder characterized by a persistent and intense urge to use a drug or engage in a behavior that produces natural reward, despite substantial harm and other negative consequences.

If it feels harmful seek help. If not, have fun.

[–] sneaky@r.nf 2 points 5 months ago

Piggybacking on this good comment. The handful of doctors and counselors I've met always say an addiction is defined as something that impedes other areas/responsibilities of your life. If you are consistently skipping important things like taking care of children, going to work/school, basic hygiene because you can't stop playing roblox.. then that is an addiction.