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Gaming addiction

When do you have a gaming addiction?

Games are everywhere today. For many people, they are a way to relax, maintain social contacts or escape from stress. For some, however, gaming becomes more than just a hobby.

What starts as relaxation can gradually grow into something that requires more and more time, energy and attention. Work, school, relationships, or sleep can come under pressure, while quitting becomes increasingly difficult. At Affect2U, we don't just look at the gaming itself. We mainly investigate why gaming has come to play such an important role and what lies beneath it.

Honestly answer:

Do you recognize these signs?

Gaming addiction isn't just about how much someone plays, but primarily about the impact on the life around it. For example, you may notice that:
  • you keep playing longer than you planned
  • it's hard to quit, even when you want to
  • school, work or relationships are starting to suffer
  • you become irritable or restless when you can't play
  • your sleep rhythm is disturbed
  • you're spending more and more time online and less in the real world
Sometimes the problem creeps in slowly, making it difficult for yourself or those around you to recognize it in time.
It creeps in slowly

How does a gaming addiction develop?

Games are designed to be engaging and rewarding. They stimulate the reward system in the brain, encouraging you to keep playing over and over again.
In the virtual world, everything feels much clearer. But when gaming is the main way to deal with emotions or problems, the balance in daily life can slowly disappear.
How to stop?

How does Affect2U help with a

gaming-addiction

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At Affect2U, we look beyond gaming itself. Together, we investigate what needs, emotions or experiences lie behind the behavior.

We work in a small-scale, homely environment with a multidisciplinary team of psychologists, therapists and experience experts. The goal is not just to play less, but to regain balance and control in your daily life.

Ready to take the next step?

Time to be honest
to look at your situation.

When you notice that quitting is not working, it is important not to keep procrastinating. A first conversation can bring peace and clarity.

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