Comments on: Online Gaming Isn't Just Child's Play

An Addiction To Internet Gaming Tore Apart One Woman's Life And Family

[crooked80]

My husband is also addicted to final fantasy. But he is still in denial. He doesn't play 50 hrs but plays a lot. But ignores everyone and acts like he is in a different world when he plays.

[faeril10]

Great segment tonight! I think it showed insight into just how bad gaming addiction can be and how it can affect ones life and their family. As Daniel Sieberg mentioned, not everyone does get addicted to gaming. Some of us are good at managing our time and priorities, but for others that is harder and not as easy. I personally love video games! but there are certain games I haven't picked up because I know I may have a tendency to lose track of time if you will. *lol*

Even though gaming addiction has gone on for some time, it hasn't been as widely covered and many think they are the only ones dealing with it. There are a lot of wonderful communities and resources online that can help those dealing with addiction as well as the gamer widow(er)s.

One of those is a site I help run, my very close friend that is like a sister to me is the Founder and dealt with being a gamer widow as well as an addict herself. We have a diverse group of members: gamer widow(er)s, gamers, ex-gamers and friends and family members of gamers that help make up our community. There are a lot of good stories and great people there. Thank you CBS for airing this story and shedding light on an addiction that isn't as publicly known!

Melissa Taylor
COO & Creative Director
GamerWidow.com

[zunath]

Stop blaming the game and start blaming yourselves. It's NOT the game's fault that you can't stop. It's yours!

[sevenveils]

WoW

[psykiblue]

I think the world needs to see more of gaming addiction and what it can do to a person and their interaction with the outside world. I do not think that comments that gaming addiction doesnt exist or its such a small percentage so why does it matter are helpful at all.

It is also important to note that the dr on the show talked about counselling as well as antidepressants to help those coming out of an addiction. I realize that some people such as my self are anti-drug, however for some people it is the only thing that works to help them put their life back on track and back together. It was not a push for drugs, it was simpling telling the public what has been found to work for those with problems of addiction.

I enjoyed watching the interview and the segment posted online, I think it would be beneficial for people to see similar pieces being done and how its affecting reallife. One thing that I know helped me was www.gamerwidow.com a great site for support. I have met a lot of fantastic people through this site and would recommend anyone dealing with gaming addiction or a gamer check it out. We welcome all walks of life there not just widows.

[opfor311]

I'd love to comment, but I've got to get back to playing World of Warcraft......