Gaming addiction can silently take control of your life, affecting your relationships, mental health, and daily responsibilities. At Savera, we understand the challenges you face and offer expert help to break free from the grip of gaming addiction. Our personalized treatment approach combines evidence-based therapies, supportive counseling, and practical lifestyle changes to help you regain control. Whether you’re a teen, young adult, or adult struggling with gaming habits, our experienced team is here to guide you towards recovery. By choosing our services, you’ll benefit from a supportive community, long-term recovery plans, and the tools to build a healthier relationship with gaming. Don’t let gaming addiction hold you back any longer – take the first step towards reclaiming your life today.
Signs & Symptoms of Gaming Addiction
If you or someone you know is experiencing the following symptoms, professional help may be necessary:
- Inability to control gaming timeNeglecting work, school, or social activities
- Losing interest in hobbies or activities outside of gaming
- Using gaming as a way to escape stress, anxiety, or depression
- Feeling irritable, anxious, or restless when not gaming
- Lying about gaming habits to family or friends
- Declining physical health due to prolonged gaming sessions
Gaming addiction can lead to isolation, anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, and poor academic or work performance. Recognizing the problem is the first step toward recovery.
Our Approach to Gaming Addiction Treatment
We understand that gaming addiction is different for everyone, which is why we offer a personalized, evidence-based approach to help you regain balance in your life.
1. Comprehensive Assessment
Every individual experiences gaming addiction differently. Our experts conduct a detailed assessment to understand the severity of addiction and identify underlying emotional or psychological triggers.
2. Evidence-Based Therapy & Counseling
We use Motivational Interviewing (MI) for digital addiction to help clients identify triggers, develop coping strategies, and reframe negative thought patterns.
Techniques like guided meditation, breathing exercises, and self-awareness training help clients reduce compulsive social media use and manage stress.
3. Lifestyle & Behavioral Changes
We focus on replacing gaming with positive habits and helping individuals develop a balanced lifestyle:
- Setting screen time boundaries
- Encouraging outdoor activities and social interactions
- Building self-discipline and time management skills
- Addressing co-existing mental health conditions (e.g., anxiety, depression)
Who Can Benefit from Our Services?
- Teens & Young Adults: Struggling with gaming addiction affecting school and social life.
- Parents Seeking Help for Their Child: Guidance and intervention strategies. Read our Blog for more info
- Working Professionals: Dealing with gaming addiction affecting productivity.
- Individuals with Anxiety or Depression: Using gaming as an emotional escape.
If gaming is taking over your life or the life of someone you love, we’re here to help.
Why Savera ?
Dr. Vaid, MD is a triple-board-certified addiction medicine physician with extensive experience in helping individuals break free from substance use disorders. As a member of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), Dr. Vaid blends compassion with cutting-edge treatment approaches to improve patient outcomes.
- Board Certification: Addiction Medicine
- Special Expertise: Managing Opioid, Alcohol, Stimulant, and Behavioral Addictions
- Philosophy: Whole-person care that respects each patient’s unique journey