At Palm Coast Treatment Solutions, the importance of the serious effects of gaming addiction on a person, family, and life goals is well recognized. In case you or a loved one are losing control of the time spent playing games, you no longer feel interest in other activities or your performance at work or school, and you are socially isolated, so to speak, and want to change, our gaming addiction program is our specialized program that will help you to change.
What is gaming addiction?
Gaming addiction is the tendency to play games and online games repeatedly to the extent that it compels them and prevents them from carrying out day-to-day duties and responsibilities as well as relationships. Though most people play games in their free time, when the habit transforms into work or school procrastination, physical ill health, or emotional pain, this is clearly an issue of gambling addiction at work.
Recognising the signs of gaming addiction
Our team is educated to detect the most important signs of gaming addiction, such as:
- Too busy playing, thinking of the game.
- When unable to game, the withdrawal symptoms (irritability, sadness, and anxiety) appear.
- Having to invest more and more time in games in order to be satisfied.
- Unsuccessful experiences with time reduction on gaming, loss of control.
- Quitting leisure activities, social interactions, and physical activity because of playing games.
- Playing games despite the adverse effects in school, at work, or at home.
- Fraud of friends and family regarding hours spent gaming.
- Gaming as a remedy to negative moods: guilt, loneliness, or hopelessness.
When you learn about some of these symptoms, and you experience them or a loved one experiences them, you are more likely to develop a permanent and harmful gaming addiction.
Why early intervention matters
When it is left unchecked, gaming addiction may cause a series of effects: poor physical health (unhealthy lifestyle, posture, and weight gain), social dysfunction, lack of investment in emotional development, or even mental health disorders (anxiety or depression). Formative identification of the problem gives a far greater possibility of meaningful recovery.
Our approach to treating gaming addiction
The treatment strategy for gaming addiction at Palm Coast Treatment Solutions is holistic/evidence-based and entails:
- Individualized evaluation to determine the level of severity, mental health co-occurring, and personal goals.
- One such behavioral therapy to cope with obsessive gaming habits and find a better and healthier way of coping is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
- Intergroup therapy and peer support to eliminate the isolation, restore the social bond and exchange recovery resources.
- Supervised family therapy and education, educating the loved ones on how to help the recovery and restoration of healthy dynamics.
- Lifestyle education to reestablish physical activity, sleep health, etc. Life domains that gambling addiction dominated overflowed.
- Aftercare plans to sustain gains on a long-term basis to avoid relapsing as well as incorporating back into meaningful work, study or relationships.
Why choose Palm Coast Treatment Solutions?
- A department of highly qualified therapists who received special training in the treatment of behavioral addictions and gaming addiction.
- The non-accusative friendly environment is addressed to the issues of the digital era.
Targeted and tailored interventions for early ages and young adults/professionals addicted to gaming. - Famous intake and support, including at the time of the first call or until aftercare.
- Practical experience of helping individuals recover their capability of controlling their gaming addiction and restoring the balance, and living healthy lives.
Ready to reclaim your life from gaming addiction?
As long as you are ready to seek help in getting rid of the gambling addiction, we will take you through the thick and thin of it. At Palm Coast Treatment Solutions, here is a private appointment that we can make today and start an introductory meeting about the path that can lead to a churned-out change. (386) 284-4151 Open 24/7. Your next chapter starts now. Game addiction should not be your life.
FAQs about gaming addiction
Is occasional heavy gaming a sign of gaming addiction?
Not necessarily. Gaming becomes an addiction when it consistently interferes with daily functioning, responsibilities or relationships.
Can gaming addiction exist with other mental health issues?
Yes, often people experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD or other disorders also struggle with gaming addiction as a coping mechanism.
How long does treatment for gaming addiction take?
That varies based on severity, co-occurring issues and personal commitment. We customize a plan at Palm Coast Treatment Solutions to match your individual needs and timeline.
Will I have to give up gaming forever?
Not necessarily. Our goal is recovery, balance and healthy engagement. For some, moderate controlled gaming may be possible post-treatment; for others complete abstinence may be advisable.
