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#Gaming

originally posted in:Psykana Librarius
Edited by Progo: 10/31/2014 1:41:41 AM
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Describe how gaming has helped you in life

I have benefited

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I have not benefited

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It made things worse

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since psychologists have been taking a great interest the benefits of gaming, I figured I'd create a thread to learn more from the source, AKA you guys. :) In what ways has your lifestyle benefited from gaming? As for myself: .1 An easy way to occupy my insane imagination and desire to learn new things. Nothing beats the excitement of exploring an open world coupled with the danger of monsters and wizards. .2 An simple way to reward myself for completing something important in life. If I am going through a big math or writing crunch I remind myself that this hard work will result in a Sunday of pure, unrefined gaming. .3 When I was younger it provided a quick escape from the angst all teens go through. Having a bad day? Knock some skulls in Halo and forget about your worries! Parents arguing? Turn on Skyrim and plug in the headphones. Undesirable relatives in the house? Make a hasty retreat to your bedroom with a laptop running Minecraft! .4 Making new friends. If I meet someone who is a gamer I can instantly bond with them, I am of the opinion that gamers are actually one big hive mind, despite the flame wars.

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  • Whenever I'm having a bad day or want to rid my worries, I can easily get immersed into a good game and just 'loose connection' with the world. It's helped me a lot, Gaming is like a crutch for me. Its kept me away from drugs, smoking, and alcohol so thats also a plus.

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