Question of the Day, July 15, 2010

[Grouchy Imp_v1legacy]

Hell yeah. Stress/aggression release IS smacking zombies in the face with a frying pan!

 

[Rakkana]

Yeah. Defiantly.

Hard not to.

 

[Shadowsole]

Stress Yes But I Can Only Use Videogames to ward off deperession

 

[Lazy Kitty]

Wait? Isn't relieving stress and depression one of the main purposes of games (in the broad sense (yes, that means it includes tag and hide & seek)) and entertainment?

 

[MikailCaboose]

Yes, but it's gotta be faster than some MMO's.

 

[Blue Musician]

Yes, along with metal it helped me relieve stress.

 

[Jark212]

Yup, It always helps me calm down and collect my thoughts. But I'm not sure about depression...

 

[GonzoGamer]

If it wasn't for games, I would probably be in a psycho ward somewhere.
They're much cheaper than therapy.

 

[IckleMissMayhem]

No, cause I'm neither stressed or depressed. Where's the option for that?! ;O)

 

[Marter]

Stress, yes.
Depression, no.

That's how I view it anyway.

 

[runnernda]

Video games are how I decompress after a rough day at work. They definitely relieve my stress...I don't know about depression, though. I've never been depressed, as far as I know.

 

[The Righteous One]

Maybe stress, maybe depression. But I think it will depend on the person playing it. For me and I think a lot of people it's just an escape from boring normal life. Just an activity to waste some hours in.

 

[joemu362]

It depends on what game and what particular bad mood I'm in. I've found Guitar Hero to be a great little depression whacker when played with my roommates, more because of the antics we get into rather than the actual game itself.

Stress? Bring on the zombies, Left 4 Dead. Bring those mealy-mouthed corpses on.

 

[Lizardon]

I don't think it relieves my stress, but distracts me from whatever is causing me stress, which isn't the same thing in my opinion. And I've never been truly depressed so I can comment on that one.

 

[The Great JT]

I absolutely believe it. Nothing reduces stress and helps you forget about how crap our world is like shooting gangbangers, zombies or aliens.

 

[oppp7]

Where's the, "no, they make it worse" option? I'm scared to death of making an ass out of myself on Warcraft 3, and Guild Wars puts my anger levels up to crazy heights.

 

[Assassin Xaero]

Yes, that and death metal. I love death metal.

 

[The_root_of_all_evil]

Spoiler: Gentlemen?

Surgeon General's Warning: Stabbing people in the back in a game is a lot safer and easier than real life.

 

[iLikeHippos]

Games won't put my mind away from very important issues, but they will help me pass the time and have some fun.

They CAN add to your stress though, when your team mates are complete dickwads and the other team is gaining up on you.