How Does Gaming Affect Your Brain?

By Md Ijaj Khan
17 Nov 2022, 19:32 IST

Some studies show that video games help to learn and build skills, while others have found they can make players more violent and aggressive.

Addictive

Video games are intentionally designed to be addictive. It pushes them to be overly involved in gaming and gambling.

Dopamine Deficient

Long and frequent gaming sessions release huge doses of dopamine over and over. Ultimately, this cycle will mean the brain doesn’t produce enough dopamine and it will become dopamine deficient.

Causes Fight-or-Flight Response

Fight-or-flight response is designed to protect us when we sense danger. However, there is a point at which the fight-or-flight response stops being beneficial and starts causing problems.

Trigger The Release Of adrenaline

Many intensely packed games trigger the production of adrenalin. When excess adrenaline is released into the bloodstream, it raises blood pressure, and heart rate.It may even lead to brain fog.

Trigger Cortisol Release

Cortisol is also known as the stress hormone. If the stress hormone is constantly active due to excessive gaming, it may cause the brain’s neurotransmitters like serotonin to stop functioning properly.

Improves Learning

Playing action or puzzle video games has been found to improve learning capabilities and encourage creativity.

Conclusion

There could be beneficial and harmful effects of video games. It is important to always stay involved in dopamine detox training.