I was wondering how many people here play online video games ?
I pay an online game called world of warcraft and find it a nice escape from reality which inturn takes my mind away from my problems long enough for my anxiety to calm down .
I shall however say that this is not a total escape from reality that I immerse myself into to replace my real life,but just a momentary release of my worries .
this I find is also a great way for me to socialise as I have a bad social anxiety problem but without having to put a face to a name I find it a lot easier .
a lot of people say that this isn't a good thing to do but if it helps in any way I cant see it being bad ,this has helped me for many many years and I have even found that it has made going out after I have payed for a while so much easier .
but be warned that it can become very addictive and you must and I cant stress this more ,limit your time you spend online in such a game ,be aware of the time and set limits for yourself ,don't make it a priority and most of al have fun .
it might sound a little silly I know but the positive effects that having fun has on your body and its chemistry make huge changes to some one that suffers anxiety and depression .
remember its the little steps we take or find that contribute to our recovery ,some things are not for every 1 but that's why we are a different
