Been looking for this article tt I've read abt for a really long time. Glad that I managed to find it. It's about how from watching too much TV or playing too much computer games can over stimulate a part of the brain, affect its developement and lead to mental illnesses.
http://newpaper.asia1.com.sg/printfriendly/0,4139,75297,00.html
Pretty long ago, I suspected that I was suffering from some mental disorder due to my abrupt change in behavior. (o, and I had a teen bit of 'self-diagnosed' compulsive behavior too.) I was irrational, irritable and couldn't get my priorities right. This article explains the minor symptons I had and made me see the light. I realised that having spent too much time in front of the screen, I got too absorbed in the games I've played, so much so that I forgot about time. I skipped my meals and paid attention to nothing else. I didn't respond to anyone who called for me or any messages that I received. And I got so pissed with those who disturbed me in the midst of my game, I would shout at them to leave, regardless of who they were. It's quite scary to think about it, like I'm in a trance, not being able to see anything else except my game. I recalled playing a game for 24 (or was it 48?)hrs non-stop. FF7. And I felt so sad and lost upon completion of the game, I didn't what to do next. Luckily I changed my delinquent habits on the computer soon enough, else you'd be visiting me in Hougang chalet now.
I've kinda learnt my lesson. Guess I don't have as much time as then to play comp games anyway. And when I have the time to, I do tear my eyes off the screen now and then to communicate with people in the real world. I switch between reality and the virtual world more readily as I take charge of my priorities. I promise to touch games only when I really really have the time. heh~
Just a word of caution to those youngsters, don't waste your life away in front of computer games. There are bigger things to accomplish. =)
