Is it normal that i always play video games?

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Hi! What is up? I am an avid Xbox player. I spend 30 hours a week, about 6 hours a day. And that's only on week days. I play alot! I would say about at least 10 hours on sat/sun. From 11:00 to mabey 12:00 at night...

I know it's not so much as normal. But is it normal that it's a comfort zone for me? I have increasing stress levels and anxiety, also a few OCD things and xbox takes my mind off of it constantly.

I am not over weight or anything. I tend to walk to school and places. About 2 miles a day. I am 6" tall and only 160 pounds :) Not fat! I look good :)

Now I'm rambling, damn. So anyway is it normal that I spend so much time on Xbox and that my life isent complete without it?

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  • zchristian
    12 years ago

    Im 18 i dont have a job and im rather lazy ( still not fat since i dont eat constantly ) i play around 10 or so hours a day...

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    • XxBlackSheepxX
      12 years ago

      lol people don't mention they're fat unless they're fat, way to go tubby

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  • biaj
    10 years ago

    yes its def normal, i play games like that also, if u want to stop playing games you should rly find the source of your stress and get that resolved. i love playing games i play like 6 hours on each weekday and about 10 or more hours for each weekend day (saturday and sunday) its rly fun. tho u should still have a healthy social life as it is part of your normal health triangle. play on man, and enjoy life 2. if you find someone to play with you people will think your less weird or addicted (idfk why) bt yea try that.

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  • andrian007
    11 years ago

    I am 33 with a full-time job and occasionally, when a good game comes out, I also play around 30 hours a week. I feel horrible about it, but I feel much better once I do other things like go out for runs or take my mountain bike out for a ride or meet up with friends over a few beers.

    I guess what I'm trying to say is it's perfectly fine as long as you're in control of yourself and that you are perfectly capable of getting away from the XBOX from time to time and pursue other interests. Be warned though, if this gaming is starting to affect your school/work or your relationship with your family and friends, then this is not good and you need to tone down your gaming.

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  • Short&2thepoint
    11 years ago

    I do the same now-a-days, and it's getting out of hand...

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  • yesnomaybeso
    11 years ago

    don't you get tired? 6 hours a day is crazy...

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  • Nomster!
    12 years ago

    I'm on an iPod. So I don't see one. Unless I've been oblivious to it the entire time.

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    • Shackleford96
      12 years ago

      Oh, well that might explain it then. I do not know if the ipod version would have one or not, but maybe you could write a suggestion to TheManagement.

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  • Nomster!
    12 years ago

    Ya sorry. I seen it didn't understand and made a little joke. :) sorry if it offended or anything.

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    • Shackleford96
      12 years ago

      By the way, it helps if you use the reply button when replying to someone, that way they get a notification letting them know what you said.

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    • chewy
      12 years ago

      PS3 and PC is way better than XBOX paying for online when i can get it free on PS3 is not fun >_>

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  • chubbawubba69
    12 years ago

    If I weren't married I would do the same thing.

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  • Ghost121
    12 years ago

    You sound like me when was in grade school but once I went into high school, I only played like an hour or less a day. I had lots of homeworks... damn you Canadian education system! XD

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  • [Old Memory]
    12 years ago

    I'm addicted to certain games on XBOX, and I don't even have the live thing. Yea.. helps you get your mind off things. But...it's not healthy ._. so I suggest you tone it down :/

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  • Nomster!
    12 years ago

    Plus I don't think anything could be smaller than it!! Hahaha. Jkjk. I think.

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  • Nomster!
    12 years ago

    Smaller than your penis? I'll just shake my head and nod.

    Anyway yes, I do play online. That is the addicting quality. :p

    And I am in high school. That is why I have all that time :(

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    • Shackleford96
      12 years ago

      Yeah, I was just trying to call out your typo in a funny way. Lol 6 inches... My penis is actually average sized, but anyway, Maybe try to have a little moderation in your gaming habits. Every hour or two take a break and try to do something productive at least once a day. If you do this, then you should be fine.

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  • chicken471bologna
    12 years ago

    You must be in like junior high Because college kids wouldn't have all that time on their hands.

    It's normal for your age.

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  • Shackleford96
    12 years ago

    You are smaller than my penis.

    Yes, your gaming addiction is not normal. I am not criticizing you, as I have a gaming problem myself. Do you by chance play online? That is what is addicting for me.

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  • Hayabusa
    12 years ago

    fatty

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