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Edited by Triple eX Sweat:
11/23/2022 2:02:25 AM
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Let's hear it - PTSD: Why would someone with a diagnoses engage in violent video games?
This is in response to a personal/private conversation I just recently had. First I will quote the actual question, less any personal information as to respect the privacy and trust of the person. Then I will follow it up with quoting my response. This individual seemed to have had some [b]value[/b] and [b]positive[/b] reaction to the response, so I would like to [b]share[/b] that with the community today with the intent of creating a platform for [b]your voice to be heard[/b] and to get some [b]feedback[/b] on the topic. Hopefully it leads to something [b][u]positive, productive and engaging[/u][/b]. However, this is [i]the internet[/i] lol.
[quote]I’m curious as to why those with PTSD, especially those who seemed to have become afflicted during combat, engage in violent video games? Wouldn’t the memories become vivid during the stresses of the game and the portrayal of battle?[/quote]
"I apologize in advance for this long-winded response. I hope that you find some value in it though:
That is a very formidable question; one worth exploring and understanding as it pertains to your mental health. I am not a professional/researcher nor claim to be qualified in the fields or topics I am commenting on. Not everyone is the same or experiences trauma the same. Each mind is intrinsic, unique and functions different than the next. With that said, I can only speak on my own behalf and that of my experiences in order to attempt establishing a connection with those who can relate with certain similarities. I can see your point and concerns though and understand how violent video games can induce certain triggers like increasing impatience and putting strain on emotional intelligence. I think the most mentally healthy, patient and emotionally intelligent of people can have triggers to something. The first step is to be aware and mindful of these things and gauge all beneficial and detrimental effects, weighing one against the other until a balance is found.
Personally speaking, my goal is to do less of anything that tends to set off my triggers and more of the things that don’t. But I have also realized the importance of having backups and contingencies set in place if and when it feels like I am “out of control” so to speak. Sometimes, the most simplest method that works for me is to accept that I can only actually have so much control of certain things like what I say and do; with whom, what “it” is, when/where “it’s” being done and why. I think the how is in the context and delivery. The rest relies on how I perceive, analyze, reflect and improve towards living a more enjoyable lifestyle."
[b];IGY6[/b]
[u][b]You are not alone[/b][/u] - [url]https://help.bungie.net/hc/en-us/articles/4402601695252[/url]
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It's therapeutic.
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Uh... Is it because the games aren't real? I don't know, I don't have PTSD.
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2 RepliesVery well articulated and cited sources, which I was delighted to find. On the topic of triggers, what are your thoughts on the modern warping of the meaning used to avoid confrontation?
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Why would they? Because of approach vs avoid. Approach lets me learn how to manage my emotions, thoughts, and actions when I am triggered. And, I will be triggered. Avoidance prevents me from learning how to respond. Wash, rinse, repeat and over time, real progress in managing trigger responses happens. It’s not easy, simple, or pain free. It’s often frustrating, infuriating, agonizing, and isolating. Quite simply, it sucks. The next time it sucks a little less, then it sucks a lot more, then less — multiple peaks and valleys which begin to level out gradually over time. I would absolutely not recommend intentionally approaching triggers without the advice of a therapist and at least one support person willing to stand by you while you do it.
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It's a fairly odd question, but it's good that people are willing to have these discussions. The more you know. If you look at people as individuals, it's fairly easy to see people experience PTSD in different ways. As many people have said, facing your "fears" is the only way to conquer them. That doesn't mean dive into the deep end on day 1.
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Okay, I heard this quite a long time ago on NPR, I think. They were working with PTSD sufferers by showing them video game footage that had been made to recreate the trauma that they'd experienced. Replaying that trauma seemed to help a lot of people. I don't remember all the specifics, but it may be that violent video games have a similar effect. Of course it varies by individual and no two cases are alike.
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Edited by Knightlight: 11/23/2022 6:19:50 AMhttps://www.nbcnews.com/mach/amp/ncna733816 One key thing for ptsd is reliving those events and realizing it wasn't as bad. Vr is actually used in a lot of these cases. The subject is given a weighted rifle model and puts on the headset which simulates the trigger event and helps them confront the fear. This is way more simulation than anything d2 has, as in vr you are holding a weapon and see and hear similar and exact things to the trigger event. You don't look away from the screen as it is 360 and you are forced to confront it. Edit: when it comes to games it would be best to get proper treatment first and ask the doctor on their thoughts. But generally if you can make it through the vr you can probably make it through the game.
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4 RepliesPTSD is ultimately an issue of trying to resolve an experience that has been incompletely processed by the mind and body because survival (physical, emotional or both) demanded that processing it be put aside… and parts of the experience shoved out of awareness. Triggers are things closely related to that unprocessed experience that recalls that experience and brings up that experience in the mind and body. Triggers can be as random as certain smells, or as simple as certain sounds. What one would often think should be triggering often isn’t, and what shouldn’t be triggering often is.
