I think the first two are more depression. #3 is addiction.
All are a problem - recognize them as such and seek ways to correct. I think actual therapists have gotten better about taking shit like this seriously. If you can’t afford that, I’d shoot for some kind of hobby (especially one with a social component), but with the understanding that those can murder your time management as well, so proceed with caution.
Farm materials for consumables and/or do big business on the AH to purchase them. Do your dailies for attunement. In your spare time, you can fly around a little, as a treat.
Feeling like you want to play something but no particular game interests you.
Playing games as alternative to boredom, rather than entertainment. Playing, but not enjoying. Playing for the sake of playing.
Playing a lot, so much that it is a detriment to the rest of their life.
I think the first two are more depression. #3 is addiction.
All are a problem - recognize them as such and seek ways to correct. I think actual therapists have gotten better about taking shit like this seriously. If you can’t afford that, I’d shoot for some kind of hobby (especially one with a social component), but with the understanding that those can murder your time management as well, so proceed with caution.
Okay, I just joined a guild in WoW and started doing 40-man raids. What’s the next step?
Farm materials for consumables and/or do big business on the AH to purchase them. Do your dailies for attunement. In your spare time, you can fly around a little, as a treat.
First two (as others have mentioned) can be symptoms of Anhedonia
Oh god