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    The document outlines the emotional, physical, financial, educational, and mental effects of video game addiction, including feelings of restlessness and irritability from inability to play, fatigue, migraines, and carpal tunnel from overuse of gaming devices, expensive video games and recurring internet costs, less time for studying leading to attention issues and school performance drops, and disturbances in mood, behavior, and loss of self-control.

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    The document outlines the emotional, physical, financial, educational, and mental effects of video game addiction, including feelings of restlessness and irritability from inability to play, fatigue, migraines, and carpal tunnel from overuse of gaming devices, expensive video games and recurring internet costs, less time for studying leading to attention issues and school performance drops, and disturbances in mood, behavior, and loss of self-control.

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    Emotional Effects of Video Game Addiction

    1. Feelings of restlessness and/ or irritability when unable to play


    2. Preoccupation with thoughts of previous online activity or anticipation
    of the next online session
    3. Lying to friends or family members regarding the amount of time spent
    playing
    4. Isolation from others in order to spend more time gaming

    Physical Effects of Video Game Addiction


    1. Fatigue
    2. Migraines due to intense concentration or eye strain
    3. Carpal tunnel syndrome due to overuse of a controller or computer
    mouse
    4. Poor personal hygiene
    5. Sleep disorder
    6. Diet-related health issues

    Financial Effects
    1. Expensive video games and video game equipment
    2. Recurring costs of high-speed Internet connection required for
    multiplayer games

    Educational Effects
    1. Time- consuming/ Less time to focus on studies
    2. Developing attention problems at school
    3. Decrements in school performance

    Mental / Psychological
    1. Disturbance in mood and behavior
    2. Loss of self-control
    3. Anxiety/ Worry

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