Many times, I’ve neglected following through on my responsibilities and obligations in favor of gaming.
I can’t seem to cut back on gaming time, no matter how many times I try.
I’ve lost interest in hobbies and activities I used to like as a result of my gaming.
Over time, I’ve found myself spending more time playing video games and/or looking for more complex, stimulating games to get the levels of excitement I used to experience.
Playing video games is the dominant activity in my daily life. In the last 12 months, I’ve spent close to a third of each day gaming.
I don’t often realize how much time I’ve spent playing video games.
I’ve lied to others about the amount of time I spend playing video games.
I often go through long periods of time without eating, sleeping, exercising, and/or maintaining hygiene because of my gaming.
I reach for video games to escape or cope with anxiety, guilt, helplessness, and other negative feelings.
I get upset, anxious, irritable, sad, or angry when I am unable to play video games.
I’ve jeopardized or lost a significant relationship, job, or educational/career opportunity because of my participating in video gaming.
I think about playing video games all the time. When I’m not gaming, I’m often thinking about the next time I will play and/or reliving past gaming experiences.
I experience urges or cravings to engage in gaming during other activities.
I know my habits around video gaming cause problems, but I continue to engage in them.
