Computer gambling addiction in terms of the degree of destructiveness is equated to such addictions as alcoholism and drug addiction. A person goes into the virtual world, not noticing his real life. A loved one needs help to get rid of this bad habit.
Instructions
Step 1
Talk to your guy seriously Don't turn off his computer or talk while he is playing. So you will not be able to wean your boyfriend from computer games. Wait for him to be distracted from the computer. Tell your guy about your fears of losing him if he doesn't stop playing. Make it clear to him how you, parents, friends need him. Do not forget to mention how harmful computer gambling is: loneliness, deterioration of vision, physical and psychological condition, loss of a job or expulsion from the university.
Step 2
Find out the reasons for leaving for the virtual world Addiction to computer games can arise due to the prevailing problems at school, work or in personal life. Ask your boyfriend what he cares about if there are problems at work / school. Perhaps the young man wants to hide from reality because of the difficulties that have arisen. Ask leading questions that suggest a detailed answer, not yes / no, and solve his problems together.
Step 3
Distract the guy from the computer with other interesting activities Meet his friends more often, go to a cafe, go to the cinema, bowling, go to the country house to relax on the weekend. At the same time, do not let him get bored. He must understand that the world is much more interesting than computer games.
Step 4
Knock out a wedge with a wedge If you live with a guy, and you have the same computer, then start playing yourself. Do not cook for him, do not buy groceries, do not clean up or iron his things. Let him see how addiction to computer games affects life and how bad it is to lose a loved one in virtuality. The danger with this method is that you yourself can get involved in the game. Sit down at the computer just before it arrives and keep away from games.
Step 5
If you are unable to wean your boyfriend from computer games, take him to a psychologist, to a special center for combating addictions. Naturally, one visit to a specialist will not be enough. Treatment of the disease computer gambling addiction will be long-term, but effective.
