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#1 · Posted: 8 Jan 2009 09:50
I have always found that video games relieve stress for me.
I have to be very careful not to let them take up too much time but find them quite a bit more fulfilling than watching television.
Like a good book or a good movie, they help me to forget my troubles. I admit that I like to engage in healthy escapism each day for a time.
They are a significant aid in improving and maintaining focus, hand-eye coordination and they are fun 
Does anyone else enjoy video games? Do you find that they relieve stress?
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#2 · Posted: 9 Jan 2009 06:15 · Edited by: Vishal
I have a different view. While they do provide a good and engaging distraction, they are highly addictive and it's difficult to get yourself off them, just like sugar.
I still remember my school days when television video games had arrived and we were hooked to them. We used to play until our eyes were literally sore. Luckily our parents didn't buy the consoles. We got it from our friend's house for few days.
If not monitored, it can definitely impair the overall development of a child. I had read a recent news about this but I'm not able to find it. This is what I found instead:
Heavy Video Game Use by Kids May slow Brain Development
Recently my son (5 years) was asking for a Gameboy. I got close to giving him one but changed my mind instead!
During my recent vacation trip we had to travel for long hours so I had to do something to keep in occupied.
My brother had one with him and what I did was borrowed from him and gave it to my son saying I had to return it to my friend in couple of days.
The way he got hooked was enough to make me realize that it was a good thing I didn't buy one from him.
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#3 · Posted: 17 Jan 2009 13:49 · Edited by: SKenaston
I agree that video games can be quite addicting at times, but if you're able to control this they can definitely be a good outlet to relieve your stress and frustrations.
I've also found that you can create a nice social network when playing online games as well. Most online games allow you to create friends lists, which allow you to chat (and voice chat in some cases) with people from all around the world.
I have a lot of fun playing, and chatting in-game, with people I would not normally have the opportunity to meet in real life, which I find to be very up-lifting.
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#4 · Posted: 17 Jan 2009 23:04
Quoting: SKenaston I have a lot of fun playing, and chatting in-game, with people I would not normally have the opportunity to meet in real life, which I find to be very up-lifting.
Hi Sean,
Welcome to the forum
While it's true that you get to meet lot of friends online there is a grave danger of us being addicted to the online world and cutting ties with the real world. It's happening everywhere around.
We are emotional and social beings and nothing can replace the feeling of actually being with a friend or relative of family.
We can never function at that emotional level in an online world. Spending more time socializing online will only kill our emotional response and make us more and more mechanical and cold-hearted. And we are already seeing that in present generation.
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#5 · Posted: 27 Apr 2011 01:31
I agree with Sean's statement as well! Through games, we tend to meet more friends, and that we will be more calmed in terms of emotional and spiritual. And yes, playing games are a good form of exercising in terms of hand-eye coordination. This will help your mind to be more alert.
When we play games, we will easily indulge in it and feel enjoying in the games's " world" . As such, we will forget our problems and stress. However, knowing how to controll your addiction towards games is a skill you must develop. Try to limit your time on playing game. This way, gaming is also another great method to release stress!
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#6 · Posted: 1 May 2011 06:32
Agreed that games can be addicting. All a matter of setting proper structure on amount of use.
All gaming with little human interaction is not good.
Some gaming is OK as there are some benefits, if you don't go overboard.
The graphics on these games are stunning!
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#7 · Posted: 5 Jun 2011 06:38
Yes, I think there was an article where Tetris was found to be good for people with depression
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#8 · Posted: 6 Jun 2011 16:12
I am kinda a wired person. It is hard for me to settle down. It seems that games which are highly competitive make me more agitated. I had to give up Battlefield because of this.
I do however feel less stressed when I play something like Dr. Mario or Tetris.
I feel like I have a disposition to be easily addicted to games though. Not sure if that's the case with you though.
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#9 · Posted: 7 Jun 2011 16:59
The thing about relieving stress is that some games are just not suited to that particular person. Unfortunately there is no 'one size fits all' method. I do find strategic games come in handy when I am stressed, or ones which are just so funny they amuse me for a while.
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#10 · Posted: 13 Jun 2011 08:17
Even the most stress-relieving activities for us can negatively impact our whole being. I agree with Vishnal that video games take us away from being socially attached to the people we love so it's not really healthy for you and your loved ones. You can go on with this if this makes you relieved but monitor the time you spent on video games.
Personally, I don't really enjoy video games when I started working because I spend more than 10 hours infront of my computer so I'd rather spend my time outside or doing anything else instead of using my computer on my spare time.
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