StaceyPowers Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 On 4/23/2019 at 10:59 AM, The Blackangel said: Gaming gave me an escape from an abusive home. I was able to become someone else, somewhere else. So there's a chance gaming helped keep my mental state somewhat together, and saved my life. I can relate to this. When I was a teen, there was a strict ban on RPGs in our house, but I realized I could play MUDs through telnet and no one would likely figure it out. I had a whole other life in an online game, and it too was essential to holding me together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyfire Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 I wonder if people learn patience from the gaming. Most of the psychologists say people tend to get more desperate as time goes on with the gaming. So I guess patience is out of question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyPowers Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 On 6/2/2019 at 7:43 AM, skyfire said: I wonder if people learn patience from the gaming. Most of the psychologists say people tend to get more desperate as time goes on with the gaming. So I guess patience is out of question. I'd say that "more desperate" thing usually does apply with me, but there are exceptions! I have definitely learned more patience from The Last Of Us. That game really rewards you for stopping and observing and planning before you go try and deal with your enemies. Once I got the hang of it, I adjusted my mindset and it didn't bother me (in fact, it's kind of cool). Doesn't mean it translates to other games though, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyfire Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 I have had my share of the anxiety and the other escapism. I tend to get panic attacks. I have social issues too. But I think that's because of my addiction to the gaming and the internet. And this was meant to happen as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 I strongly disagree because gaming especially online allows you to socialize a lot more without being judged or subjected to social prejudice. The issue is when gaming is your main avenue of social interaction, then you may have issues interacting with people face-to-face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyfire Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 But virtual socializing doesn't count. It does not reduces your anxiety. And it does not give you physical feeling of communication and conversation. So that won't be something we can see towards real life socializing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DylanC Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 I learnt a few skateboarding tricks from Tony Hawk and Skate 2. I guess that's some skill development, huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyfire Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 I think bike and the car training can be done with the games. I think that also works with some of the people. Not all people can try that sort of the skill development though. It's different for each one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
