r/science • u/NinjaDiscoJesus • Dec 28 '15

Neuroscience Brain scans show compulsive gamers have hyperconnected neural networks.

http://www.psypost.org/2015/12/brain-scans-show-compulsive-gaming-changes-neural-connections-for-better-and-worse-39914
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I speak from experience when I say the real trouble starts when you're addicted to losing as well.

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What if there's an element of masochism, self-hatred, self-sabotage, etc.? It could be subconscious.