'Gaming disorder' is only a symptom of a much larger problem

[NickB79]

8. I have anxiety problems. When they get severe, I use gaming and the Internet to avoid responsibiliti

I'll ignore important, stressful issues I should address head-on (home repairs, car repairs, marital strife, work-related issues), and instead find myself wasting hours on the computer, phone, tablet, Xbox, etc.

It's glaringly obvious that my life would be better if I just stepped up and dealt with the problems immediately, but my anxiety traps me like glue. I had bad experiences with medications in the past, so I refuse to see a doctor.

I wonder if that explains other people's situations as well.