ゲーム障害に気をつけよう
困ったときの英語記事紹介だ。
英語難易度の低さと内容への興味から愛読しているMedical News Todayの記事。ゲーム障害に関するものです。
一般紙の一面にも載ってましたが、WHOがゲーム障害を疾患の国際分類であるICD11に含めたんですよね。ゲーム障害の診断にあたっては以下の症状を少なくとも一年以上呈することが必要のようです。
・lacking control over their gaming habits
・prioritizing gaming over other interests and activities
・continuing gaming despite its negative consequences
・ゲーム習慣を制御できない
・何よりもゲームを最優先する
・好ましくない結果だとしてもゲームを続ける
うーん、まさに依存症ですね。このほか、ゲーム障害に併発する症状として下記のものが挙げられています。
According to some research, gaming addiction may co-occur with other mood disorders, such as:
anxiety disorders
depression
stress
People who remain physically inactive for extended periods due to gaming may also have a higher risk of obesity, sleep problems, and other health issues.
不安障害、うつ、ストレス状態を併発しており、また、ゲームのやりすぎで運動しないので肥満になる、と書いてあります。デブるのは嫌だなあ。。。
では治療法は？といいますと、魔法の弾丸は無いようですね。
Treatment
Gaming disorder is a new classification, so there is no clear treatment plan in place yet. However, it is likely that treatments for other addictive behaviors, such as gambling addiction, will also be relevant for gaming disorder.Treatment for compulsive gambling may include therapy, medication, and self-help groups.
According to a 2017 study on the treatment of IGD, it may be beneficial to combine several types of treatment. In the study, researchers used the following treatments:
Psychoeducation. This involves educating the person about gaming behaviors and their effects on mental health.
Treatment as usual. It is possible to adapt addiction treatment to fit gaming disorder. The treatment focuses on helping the person to control cravings, deal with irrational thoughts, and learn coping skills and problem-solving techniques.
Intrapersonal. This treatment helps people to explore their identity, build self-esteem, and enhance their emotional intelligence.
Interpersonal. During this treatment, the individual will learn how to interact with others by working on their communication skills and assertiveness.
Family intervention. If gaming disorder is negatively affecting relationships with others, family members may need to take part in some aspects of therapy.
Development of a new lifestyle. To prevent excessive gaming, people should explore their skills and abilities, set goals for themselves, and find activities other than gaming that they enjoy.
いちいち全て訳しませんが、個人的には「新しい生活スタイルをつくる」というのが効果的かなと思うわけです。ツイッターや酒に依存していた私は、筋トレやら料理やらブログに取り組むことで新たな生活スタイルをつくりあげ、依存状態から抜け出せつつありますから。。。
なにかに挑戦！トレインスポッティングではありませんが、思い切ってchoose your future, choose lifeですよ。
