gamer.png This story hit a few days ago with the AMA considering a move to make excessive gaming a mental disorder.

The American Psychiatric Association, however, called for more balanced and objective academic research focused on computer and video games.

It is expected that the AMA will now recommend that a study be undertaken with input from the American Psychiatric Association.

I’ve heard of people spending countless hours or days in front of their gaming console with some ignoring friends and family, forgetting to eat or shower and generally dropping out of society for lengthy periods of time.

I can relate to this as in the past I have been hooked on certain games. It is hard to break away from the console, especially when you are at critical points or levels in the game. But eventually, hunger and fatigue sets in and you really have no choice but to save the game and go to bed..or eat!

I don’t usually post stories that are based on studies. I am personally very sick of studies. There are too many in my opinion and it only serves to confuse the average person on the street. One study concludes that spuds cause cancer and then another comes out totally dismissing it. I wish they would just silently conduct their studies and only after they have a definitive answer, release it to the public. I’m sure it will stop alot of confusion!

But this one caught my eye because I love gaming and recently posted about wii Sports which can potentially help you to get your heart rate up and drop a few pounds.

So to all your serious gamers out there who forget to shower or sleep, watch out, you could soon be deemed to have a mental disorder.

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