Question 1

i am non-epileptic with no history of it or migraines etc yet i have noticed whenever i play games on computer that involve motion or movement brings me weird sensation in frontal head to the point of nausea-like feeling. does this indicate something?

Accepted Answer

: Your body is talking to you,

Listen &amp; take good notes. 
When does it start/stop? 
Where does it go? 
What makes it better/worse? 
How long does it last?  
Medication helps/worsens?
 If you think it is something you eat/drink/do stop it &amp; see. If better, go back again &amp; retest until u r convinced it is something u should stop. Then stop it.

Discuss with your Drs. You all will figure it out

Question 2

i play computer games with colored tiles. i get after-images of those same colored tiles, that come and go, even 24 hrs later. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Take a break: Staring at a computer screen for long periods of time causes eye fatigue. Without going into the physiology of the retina, you need to limit your time and take breaks. Your body is telling you something. Listen to it.

Question 3

what is an acceptable time for a 16 year old to spend playing computer games?  he does well in school, but has not outside interests, or friends

Accepted Answer

Less than 2 hours: We generally suggest no more than one hour of electronics per day, and not all all 30 minutes before bedtime.

Question 4

i have severe pain and swelling in my left hand. am i playing computer games too much?

Accepted Answer

You can answer that: If you haven't had any other injury or overuse, you play video games frequently, and it hurts after you play, then you can assume that playing video games is the problem. Try taking some time off from playing and use some anti-inflammatory medication (advil, aleve).  If your symptoms resolve, you have your answer.

Question 5

last night i played computer games, when my game got finished my left my arm & hand went numb.it's the next day and my whole arm and hand is still numb?

Accepted Answer

Overuse: The most likely cause is median nerve malfunction due to severe overuse. If you haven't had prior similar problems, then your symptoms should gradually resolve, tho this may take several weeks. But if your symptoms are worsening, seek medical attention promptly because then something other than overuse is occurring.

Question 6

help i caught my son playing a sex game on his computer. the other day i went into my 15 year old sons room to ask him a question, and caught him playing a sex game on his computer. i told him he is grounded for 1 week. is he mentally ill?

Accepted Answer

: This sounds like a pretty normal teenager to me. He also deserves some privacy. You may want to consult your doc about such issues and get some training is developmental expectations in teens. Masturbation and sexual focus begin to accelerate in the teen years as they develop an idea of who they are and what they feel about the changes in their body.

Question 7

can you tell me the negative effects of playing on the computer too much?

Accepted Answer

Playing: Spending inordinate amounts of time online has both physiological and psychological effects.  Eye strain, poor physical routines, poor diet are all strongly associated.  As well as limitations on "real" relationships, loneliness, isolation, depression, and increased anxiety and stress levels.

Question 8

can someone go blind from using the computer or playing video games too much?

Accepted Answer

No: You cannot hurt your eyes by using them.

Question 9

i love using the computer and playing videogames, got a concussion and couldn't stop doing those activities, will that make me not recover?

Accepted Answer

May delay recovery: It maybe helpful to think of your brain in the same way you would your ankle.  You probably wouldn’t go for a run immediately after spraining your ankle.  Tissue needs relative rest in order to heal properly.  Similarly resting the brain promotes healing from a concussion.  Video gaming may delay healing.  Not being able to stop suggests video gaming suggests another, more serious problem.

Question 10

teen watches his tv and plays on the computer all day - could this be depression or an excuse?

Accepted Answer

Possibly an excuse: You must look at the whole picture to determine if he is depressed.  Examples of questions to consider are: is he motivated to do things, is he doing well in school, does he enjoy doing his hobbies, is he sleeping well, is his appetite good, is he able to concentrate well.If you find that the answer is "no" to most of the questions this could be depression.

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I am non-epileptic with no history of it or migraines etc yet i have noticed whenever i play games on computer that involve motion or movement brings me weird sensation in frontal head to the point of nausea-like feeling. does this indicate something?

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I play computer games with colored tiles. i get after-images of those same colored tiles, that come and go, even 24 hrs later. is this normal?

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What is an acceptable time for a 16 year old to spend playing computer games? he does well in school, but has not outside interests, or friends

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I have severe pain and swelling in my left hand. am i playing computer games too much?

A member asked:

Last night i played computer games, when my game got finished my left my arm & hand went numb.it's the next day and my whole arm and hand is still numb?

A member asked:

Help i caught my son playing a sex game on his computer. the other day i went into my 15 year old sons room to ask him a question, and caught him playing a sex game on his computer. i told him he is grounded for 1 week. is he mentally ill?

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Can you tell me the negative effects of playing on the computer too much?

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Can someone go blind from using the computer or playing video games too much?

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I love using the computer and playing videogames, got a concussion and couldn't stop doing those activities, will that make me not recover?

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Teen watches his tv and plays on the computer all day - could this be depression or an excuse?

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