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When gaming becomes compulsive behavior

I've been playing online chess for six hours straight and my eyes hurt but I can't stop because I'm convinced the next game will be the one that gets my rating back up.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The pursuit of redemption through repetition often leads us deeper into the very hole we're trying to escape.

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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Games — board games and card games?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.