camerondare

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by camerondare 5y ago
cant wait to use this
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by camerondare 7y ago
Great breakdown. Would be interesting to see over the next month what the churn is on your new followers from the giveaway.
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by camerondare 8y ago
A single yes to one question isn't necessarily indicative of a problem - it's the combination (for the DSM proposed criteria it's 5 or more of 9) that creates the pattern and may show a problem. These questions are from the G
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by camerondare 8y ago
It's certainly a valid concern and something I think is always worth being in the discussion. Personally the way we've navigated this is making sure you don't (need) any of the paid programs to succeed - all of the help and m
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by camerondare 8y ago
That worked for my brother too. Just kind of grew out of it when he went to university and got a girlfriend. Glad you're doing well. :)
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by camerondare 8y ago
WoW was really tough for me to break away from - it was pretty much a 'second life'. Was there anything particular that helped you quit when you decided to?
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by camerondare 8y ago
Amazing to hear your story bro. Thanks for sharing it.
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by camerondare 8y ago
Hi HN! I am a former video game addict who searched for help online and found none. When I shared my story in a blog post I heard from thousands of others asking for help, and decided to create a community for all of us to support each othe
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Show HN: Beat video game addiction(gamequitters.com)
16 points by camerondare 8y ago|26 comments
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by camerondare 8y ago
Escapism is a big part of it, and also the heightened level of stimulation (immersion) you get from games. Overall games fulfill our emotional needs (to escape, to socialize, to see measurable progress, and to feel a sense of purpose) much
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by camerondare 8y ago
Thanks for reading. Gaming is a very common substitute for social interaction - for me as someone with social anxiety it was easier to just stay home and 'socialize' online then to go out and meet other people, but that only left
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by camerondare 8y ago
Glad you're doing well! :) Would be happy to share your story on the website if you feel inclined to share: http://gamequitters.com/submit
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by camerondare 8y ago
The difference between a passion and an addiction begins with the negative impact (the thing) is having in your life. The World Health Organization has an official criteria for a "Gaming Disorder" which you can find here: http:&#
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by camerondare 8y ago
Thanks Channing for sharing my interview here. Hi everyone, my name is Cam and I'm the founder of Game Quitters - the website profiled here. If you have any questions let me know.