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05-04-2020 12:33 PM - edited 05-04-2020 02:53 PM
05-04-2020 12:33 PM - edited 05-04-2020 02:53 PM
Addicted to gaming and computers,procrastination, social isolation
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05-04-2020 06:16 PM
05-04-2020 06:16 PM
Re: Addicted to gaming and computers,procrastination, social isolation
@Gameaddict Hey Gameaddict I have three children all of whom play incessently and one in particular is a game addict. I would say address the other issues in his life as the gaming is a symptom of other problems. A good psychiatrist and medication plus peer support has really helped my daughter slowly move away from being an 24/7 gamer. greenpeax
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09-04-2020 08:25 AM
09-04-2020 08:25 AM
Re: Addicted to gaming and computers,procrastination, social isolation
I have sensory processing disorder. I don't like loud noise, I find it painful. This may be the fuel to the fire so to speak with the gaming. It is controlled noise which can be adjusted. Having lots of noise is a real problem for me so I have withdrawn from social events and places where lots of noise is a problem for me.
When I realised I had S.P.D. I looked to see what support services, or especially treatments were around as an adult and there is none. Sad situation to be honest if you are looking for real treatment. There is treatment through Occupational Therapy for children, that's it. Nothing else.
Your son may be doing the best he can. He has a job which is great. The hygiene etc. is not good. Try to assist him in a non judgemental or nagging way. Perhaps buying him nice aftershave etc. may help. I would just buy it and put it somewhere where he wouldn't feel confronted or judged. Try to be pleased your son has a job. Many people have trouble getting out of bed in the morning. You obviously love your son very much to post on this forum.
Re. doctor, he hasn't a clue. The words he said about studying that's great if you don't have any problems and real drive to do something. Sometimes problems are another hurdle to try and get over every day and then to add something else to that by someone telling you this kind of advice is not really helpful, it shows to me that the doctor is not aware of how to treat your son's condition. Quite frankly he may have done more harm than good. Doctors honestly come in different levels of competency.
I have a great GP now so perhaps shopping around for a better GP may assist your son. However I wouldn't tell him what to do or nag him. This will make him retreat further or isolate himself if he feels no-one understands him. As I said the medical fraternity are lightyears away in understanding this condition and don't recognize it as a real medical condition. It is a real condition and it is difficult for others to understand, let alone help you with.