OXCGN supports R U OK? Day, discussing if gamers often have depressive tendencies and how gamers can help those who may be struggling:
"I have never seriously considered suicide, though I've reached some pretty low lows. However, there are more than 2000 people a year in Australia, higher than the national road toll, who have not only considered it, but gone through with it, leaving devastated families behind.
The worldwide figure would be shocking.
And gamers could be at greater risk due to a higher likelihood of suffering depression and introversion."
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Interesting article, it doesn’t surprise me because some people are better all a-rounders than others. Regardless of fame or how good they are in their specialty.
This is why I feel like the live action stuff in Alan Wake 2 especially is pretty bad. It also looks really cheap and amateurish.
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I have a father who is sick and he plays games to escape I think. I feel bad for him but often don't know what I could say or do for him.
This was good to see.
Personally, i think its the other way around for me sometimes, I get depressed when im playing a game, when I should be out and about.
if your a WoW geek then i can understand lol they even have WOW therapists for fvck sake
Excellent article covering a very real and relative subject.
Australian's in particular do not like discussing their personal issues very much at all. And it's oftn not until almost too late before they do, if they do.
Gamers, are workers, husbands, mothers, sons daughters and the extended family. While you may not be suffering some form of depression or anxiety, many are.
All it takes is an understanding 'friend' to help them understand that someone cares.
You do NOT have to fix it for them, all you need to do is 'listen' without trying to fix "it".
I'm definitely a depressive person. I don't know what i'd do without gaming, and sadly n4g also. I have moved a few times since finishing highscool in 2003, I moved 1000km's from where I used to live, because my gf had to go there for her law degree, I have lived here 2 years and don't know a single person, i'm studying distance ed atm. I would lose my mind if i didn't have games to kill time