Should I restart playing videogames?

Why not? I like gaming too. Don't forget to exercise or go for a walk, it helps. Happy gaming.

 

Try playing games like puzzle games like the witness or hard games such as dark souls. That is, games which help you grow as a person, for eg: dark souls teaches you to never give up. And please dont play free multiplayer games, for eg: COD warzone, because they are purposefully made to be addictive.

 

Videogaming is fine, the problem is if you start playing so much that you neglect yourself and your priorities.

 

yeah, like what Bonhart says. then gaming becomes an easy sub for times you could be socialising, reading, trying new hobbies. The thing with gaming (for me) is that it is always conveniently there so a tendency to use it as a default past-time hobby rather than if it wasnt, i would be forced to go look for something else. that's just me though. Im weak that way.

 

I think its fine. Like i play mostly offline games now. Online games are a bit of a toll on my slow met which helped me to get rid of online games. Playing offline games sharps your self esteem as you image yourself like the character. It actually helps. But dnt play online games that much

 

I don't wanna sound extreme, ex game addict here.. (more than 11k hours). If you did stop videogames before you had the studying session as you mentioned - You probably know the benefits.

I also had some thoughts about this, before you jump back to it think about what you have achieved from not doing it, even for a little. If it's just some short time with the family and it makes you feel good go for it, me myself I have always tried to avoid this situations though. I think even if you have finished studying think about real life stuff rather than wasting that time through shaded lens feeding you with money, cars, or whatever it is you play that grabs you away from reality. One time I came to my brother's house and played even just one short game - I started feeling shy and stuff for around hour.

Anyway, it's your decision my recommendation is just to give it a second thought and I know you have a concern since you came here asking about it which is great though. And if you do play just don't go to multiplayer more chance for urges and bunch of negativity from players, also think about the risk of getting addicted.

 

Can you elaborate on that?

 

Basically this is one of the effects I have felt after being videogames free before that for around a couple months. I'm not a genius in explaining how and why it happens, but it's one of the effects gaming has in your brain. I think that a great example is looking at gamer stereotypes, they're usually shy and stuff..

Anyway instead of me being speechless let's talk studies, found this one on a quick search it seems legit
https://www.webmd.com/parenting/news/20110118/study-identifies-risks-for-video-game-addiction

They mention the way that gamers were shy , socially awkward and more.. - compared to non gamers. That reminds me of me when I was gaming back then, I can definetly approve. They also refer to impulsive behaviour which I think is correct, gaming addiction seriously ruins you.

 

If you've been addicted to video games before, then no.. If not, then go for it. Just don't play it for an insane amount of hours. I limit myself to a couple of hours a week.

 

Only responsibly

 

Its an absolute waste of time and money. You could chose infinite amount of hobbies that have more benefits than disadvantages. Try sports or just hike . Try arts, any art basically. From music to photography. If you like computers, start coding. (Its like a crossword it keeps you mentally fresh). I plan to write a bunch of tabletop games into phone/computer games but with a twist in the rules. So when I get visitors, we can play a tabletop game everyone already knows but with a twist so noone gets bored.
Sell consoles. They are very pricy, they require you to pay extra for multiplayer. You learn basically nothing from them. (Or if you do, you learn less than from a real life hobby) Its your call, your rules, your life but I think everyone can agree that wasting your time on video games is just trowing away your free time in trash.

 

As gaming ex-addict (hope so) I am with @AlphaGod and @NeedSomeHelp2 on this.
Exploring real world and yourself is much more interesting.
Not saying that you should work on yourself, study and earn money 24/7, but I suppose you to find some other way to relax/‘get stupid’/waste your time having fun

 

Exactly! I found a TED talk video, which stated how "useful" video games are, because they boost some things, like reflexes. (which is useful irl while driving or something) But the truth is, if you can choose to play video games or sports (which help with your reflexes too) You should definitelly choose real life activities. Because playing video games may have some minor usefulness but if you compare it to other hobbies you will find that your experiences playing video games are quite lackluster compared to real things.
Of course its your call, but if you can choose with your right mind, the choice should be pretty clear for you.
If you are already addicted to video games than that is another question. Then you have no choice at all.

 

Definitely not!