10/02/2025
Why is gaming so hard to put down? It isn’t just “too much screen time.” Video games are designed to keep us playing.
Reward loops keep us chasing “one more level”
Games offer escape when life feels overwhelming
Neurodivergent players may feel comfort in structure and rules
Tech culture in the Bay Area normalizes long hours of play
For most people, gaming is positive, but when it replaces sleep, school, work, or connection with others, it can take over. Therapy helps kids, teens, and adults understand why games feel so compelling, and build routines that make space for health, relationships, and joy - without losing what they love.
Balance means gaming can stay, but in a way that fits life instead of controlling it. Read more. https://buff.ly/mgWON0d