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The Effects of Toxic Gaming Behavior

Competitive video games are known to have toxic communities and behaviors. However, does the flaming and harassment have lasting effects long after the games are turned off? Find out how toxic communities affect the gamers within them.

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Resetting the Addict State of Mind: From Self-Pity to Self-Acceptance

A deeper dive into why I stopped gaming, how I got my life back after being addicted to video games, and where I go from here. If you or someone you know struggles with gaming addiction, have them read this. It will show them there is a better side to life than being in front of a screen.

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Gaming Addiction: What Makes It Different?

Many people don’t know what gaming addiction looks like, or how accessibility feeds into gaming addiction. Find out what it means to be addicted to video games, how it differs from other addictions, and what can be done about it. This may open your eyes to a world you never knew about.

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The Need For A Need: Gaming Addiction As A Soothing Behavior For COVID-19 Pandemic

It is through our actions and attitudes that seemingly unbearable circumstances are a sign of a lack of purpose rather than a description about life (Viktor Frankl). Many people find meaning by providing services for others. During this lockdown, many have found it difficult to participate in meaningful activities. And, with the added stress, there is a motivation to distract from the surrounding, unending negative doom talk. This is where addiction is born.

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