Resources
Video gaming addiction
A brief 2023 overview from WebMD provides the suggested diagnostic criteria.
This 2024 review from the American Addiction Centers provides more detail.
Help is available! Gaming Addicts Anonymous is a fellowship and recovery program for compulsive video gamers. Their website has a treasure trove of resources:
Click here for the color code personality test.
The online test takes about 15-20 minutes to complete. You can choose a free summary of your results or pay $40 for a more comprehensive analysis.
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Cognitive distortions
Here is a list of common cognitive distortions from TherapistAid.com