Game/Internet Addiction

[ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88]

I got bad knees, but I do try to get out of the house as much as I can. Go to Grandparents, Mall, Out to Eat,etc....

[Kekvit Irae]

If you have been hurting your wrists, stop masturbating so much to internet porn.

But seriously, switch to something else that doesn't involve a mouse, such as TV. Two hours on the computer, one hour on the TV, and the rest into recreation. If you absolutely positively have to have the internet or gaming for long periods of time, buy a mousepad with an elevated wristguard, and invest in an ergonomic mouse, or trackball mouse.

[Hosakawa Tito]

Get a job.

[Ironside]

Get a job.

That doesn't involve being stuck infront of a comp most the day.

Train your wrists and shoulders aswell, gives you time off and less problem if your playing/surfing.

Otherwise get another hobby of somekind.

[Beefy187]

Encourage your self to play more rather then stopping your self. That was you wont feel as bad if you do start playing. Reverse psychology!

Find some goal and work at it. Also go to sleep early and wake up early.

[Husar]

Get a job, a bike, another hobby, membership in a fitness club, go swimming, go shopping, meet people, hug your mom and dad, watch TV, take photos of everything, clean your room, learn for school, etc.

Oh and learn to cook.

[a completely inoffensive name]

Switch to playing on a console, by the time your thumbs are dead, your wrist should have healed enough to switch back to computer.

[CountArach]

Get a job.

In all seriousness this is true. I got a job about 6 weeks ago and I have had much less time to kill on weekends. It has also made me appreciate my gaming time a lot more.

[FactionHeir]

Hmmm usually you tend to get bored of games after a certain amount of time, especially if they are somewhat linear. You just have to start realizing that you really are doing the same things and moves over and over again and that it is kind of pointless.

That helps cutting down on games overall, for me anyway. Outside of that, just go to the college library. There you can't really game, though you can still surf the web for extended amounts of time (which is what I'm doing right now). Still, it feels better and is better for your wrist.

Getting a job of course would help too.

[Yoyoma1910]

I prefer the biblical solution:


Leviticus 12:36

"If your right wrist causes you
trouble, cut it off. If your
eyes have too much seen
the images of adult sites
upon the screen,
gouge them out."

This should cure you good.



Edit: Has anyone else noticed how many people that have arcade champion titles posted in this thread?

[Rhyfelwyr]

Good advice there Yoyoma.

I just got my arcade badge a few days ago, I should have the Crab Volleyball one too but I keep having to quit because of the glitch where the ball gets stuck at the end of the screen.

[TevashSzat]

Hmmm usually you tend to get bored of games after a certain amount of time, especially if they are somewhat linear. You just have to start realizing that you really are doing the same things and moves over and over again and that it is kind of pointless.

Well.....thats a pretty good description of Diablo II. Guess how many hours I've spend on it? Easily 1500 hours plus. (not kidding here, multiple Patriarchs/Matriarchs in single player no less...)

[Koga No Goshi]

Well.....thats a pretty good description of Diablo II. Guess how many hours I've spend on it? Easily 1500 hours plus. (not kidding here, multiple Patriarchs/Matriarchs in single player no less...)

What Blizzard game was that description NOT true of? I'm always amazed at how staunchly so many people believe Blizzard games are like, cutting edge of innovation and creativity. They are so recipe based for their various genres that it's almost painful.

Don't get me wrong, they're addictive and have widespread appeal, that I won't deny. But when people act like they are the gaming version of the Sistene Chapel, I want to throw up.

[Fragony]

If you have been hurting your wrists, stop masturbating so much to internet porn.

Now let's keep it realistic geez.