Gambling therapists in Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen NRW, Germany DE

Gaming addiction is a form of behavioral addiction that involves excessive and compulsive playing of video games, online or offline, to the point of neglecting other aspects of life, such as health, work, education, relationships, and hobbies. Gaming addiction can have negative consequences on a person's physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being. In cognitive-behavioral therapy, if we simplify it a bit, any addictive behavior is a form of avoidance behavior. And this habit, the habit of avoiding problems in one's life, difficult emotions, deep relationships, can be very deeply rooted in a person's personality. Often, the addiction itself acts destructively on a person's personality. But the predisposition to addictions may also lie in the characteristics of a person's personality development. The sad paradox of addiction is that seeking help by an addicted person can be perceived as a serious step that requires focusing on negative emotions that the person usually prefers to avoid. Therefore, an addicted person may avoid seeking help. In my work with addictions, I follow a gentle, non-violent approach to work. At the initial stage of work, nothing is required of you. Except for regular, without skipping, attendance of sessions. Just give yourself this promise, for starters. That whatever happens, you will not miss our meetings. This will already be a good start to the path of healing from addiction.