Does gaming help you relieve stress?

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#1 dracula_16
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Not all video games are intense, some of them are relaxing (like Animal Crossing or Bejeweled). I'm interested to know how video games affect you. When you play a game, does it relieve you of stress and/or anxiety?

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#2 GirlUSoCrazy
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Even if they're intense they help me relieve stress. Sometimes it's helpful to have your mind busy with something else just to switch gears.

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#3 Poarstman
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Regardless of the game they can help relieve stress ,mainly play them too see how far I can push myself but What's ideally fun is different to other players

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#4  Edited By Nirgal
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Pokemon usually helps me stress, also azure dreams.

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#5 timemasheen
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I wouldn't say relieve stress per se, but it's more of just an experience. A different world...something to be immersed in.

It could relieve or create stress. But, a challenge, even if it's stressful, can be exciting. Something you want to persevere to complete. That makes you feel good.

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#6  Edited By outworld222
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In a way. But using game guides, or not being able to pass a level or knowing where to go is the hight of frustration at times.

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#7  Edited By mrbojangles25
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Sort of. It distracts me from the things that cause me stress.

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#8 RSM-HQ
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Never thought of games that way, Tetris & Animal Crossing are relaxing though.

Unlike a few I see, gaming isn't an escape from reality for me, it's just a fun experience and I like gaming.

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#9 shamspk34
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#10 Blueresident87
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Even the most frustrating & challenging games tend to put me in a good place. I find the act of playing video games, just in general, to be very relaxing. Not to say some don't get the heart going, but I consider that to be a good thing too.