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   6/26/07

   Anniepooh

   I live with 2 people who could be called addicted, but I already know that they both suffer from OCD/ADD and, therefore, it is linked directly to that. I'm not sure about it being a disorder in and of itself.
   
   (P.S.--GAS is loading really slowly for some reason...?? Hoping it's just me)

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   6/26/07

   kiltak

   We're back on.. I've been having a lot of problems with my WP-Cache plugin recently.. Had to disable it until someone finds a solution.

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      6/26/07

      BlogCompetition

      Had the same problem with cache and just leave it off now
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   6/26/07

   diamondssaphire

   Loading really slow for me as well. I'll check back later.

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4. 

   6/26/07

   bnsullivan

   Well, since I'm actually a psychologist by profession, I may be better qualified than the average blogger to address this issue. (For the record, I'm a research psychologist, not a clinician.) I can tell you that I think the "addiction" label is often misused -- and certainly over-used these days. To my mind, many things that are labeled "addictions" are simply bad habits! Moreover, some folks who have those bad habits end up using the addiction label as an excuse for why they can't (or won't) clean up their act, as in, "I can't help it -- I'm an addict. It's beyond my control." In most cases, that's just a dodge -- a denial of personal responsibility, IMHO.
   
   Regarding video games, specifically, if the amount of time and attention given to playing video games interferes with other important things in your life (work, family relations, your health) then it IS a problem -- but calling it an "addiction" might be a stretch.
   
   Sorry for the long reply -- but put in a quarter and I'll rant all night on these kinds of topics. :-b

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5. 

   6/26/07

   Enlight

   I agree to the above, they are bad habits. Although from my experience in the beginning to a new game it can create an inner addiction short term. Some games can be a very powerful mind altering behavior. For some people they bury their reality through games. I know this one guy, his life was a mess and he would just isolate in his room playing games.
   
   Also Video games, TV are very passive on the brain, thus, it weeds out reading.
   
   The key is balance within ones life.

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6. 

   6/26/07

   wakish

   It all depends on your way of life.. Addicted people may be spending most of their time playing, but with a "good plan of your life" you might end up "enjoying your addiction"..

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7. 

   6/03/09

   videogame

   depends on yourself and your state at that time

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