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<blockquote data-quote="Dire Bare" data-source="post: 8198864" data-attributes="member: 18182"><p>Anything can be addicting. A lot of us here are probably addicted to D&D (or the broader TTRPG hobby) but don't necessarily view it as a negative (<em>even if it might actually be a negative</em>). We might instead say we're <em>obsessed</em> . . .</p><p></p><p>Having D&D as a major lifestyle hobby is perfectly okay, being obsessed with the game and spending a lot of time playing, and a lot of time outside of actual play thinking about it . . . that can be okay too. But yes, you can certainly cross the line over into addiction if you are neglecting other aspects of your life . . . your job, your family, other interests.</p><p></p><p>I've known folks that I'd say were addicted to the game, and it did have a negative impact on their life. These guys prioritized D&D over jobs, over relationships, and spent money they couldn't afford on massive collections of books and collectibles. They had mental issues that they were not addressing, and could have used counseling. But they didn't see their behavior as addictive, they were just "<em>super fans</em>", and never sought help (while I knew them).</p><p></p><p>But D&D can be a healthy source of, not only entertainment, but social interaction. Are you making friends with the folks you play with? If you are not neglecting job, family, and relationships . . . but you spend most of your "<em>leisure energy</em>" on D&D, that's okay! Also consider it might be somewhat of a phase, and you'll "<em>calm down</em>" after a while and seek out other interests. Even now, in your "<em>D&D manic</em>" phase, I'd recommend pushing yourself to find some additional hobbies and outlets for social interaction outside the game.</p><p></p><p>Are YOU addicted to D&D? We can't really judge based on your post here, you're probably fine . . . but it's worth thinking about. If you are truly worried, get yourself into some counseling.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dire Bare, post: 8198864, member: 18182"] Anything can be addicting. A lot of us here are probably addicted to D&D (or the broader TTRPG hobby) but don't necessarily view it as a negative ([I]even if it might actually be a negative[/I]). We might instead say we're [I]obsessed[/I] . . . Having D&D as a major lifestyle hobby is perfectly okay, being obsessed with the game and spending a lot of time playing, and a lot of time outside of actual play thinking about it . . . that can be okay too. But yes, you can certainly cross the line over into addiction if you are neglecting other aspects of your life . . . your job, your family, other interests. I've known folks that I'd say were addicted to the game, and it did have a negative impact on their life. These guys prioritized D&D over jobs, over relationships, and spent money they couldn't afford on massive collections of books and collectibles. They had mental issues that they were not addressing, and could have used counseling. But they didn't see their behavior as addictive, they were just "[I]super fans[/I]", and never sought help (while I knew them). But D&D can be a healthy source of, not only entertainment, but social interaction. Are you making friends with the folks you play with? If you are not neglecting job, family, and relationships . . . but you spend most of your "[I]leisure energy[/I]" on D&D, that's okay! Also consider it might be somewhat of a phase, and you'll "[I]calm down[/I]" after a while and seek out other interests. Even now, in your "[I]D&D manic[/I]" phase, I'd recommend pushing yourself to find some additional hobbies and outlets for social interaction outside the game. Are YOU addicted to D&D? We can't really judge based on your post here, you're probably fine . . . but it's worth thinking about. If you are truly worried, get yourself into some counseling. [/QUOTE]
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