How does playing games help people alleviate stress?

[freelancermaria]

Playing games can be a great way to temporarily escape from our worries in life. However, it’s essential to prioritize your responsibilities at home and work. Balance is key. When I feel stressed, I sometimes play games on my mobile device, and it helps calm my mind. Does playing games help you alleviate stress?

 

[eLdavis]

Games often serves as a form of mental escape for most individuals. Instead of worrying about real life issues, you are just mainly focused on winning the game.

 

[gwolf666]

The simple fact that it clears your mind relieves your stress. Think about it: if you distract your mind with something that also gives you some mental or visual pleasure, your brain will gradually eliminate stress. It definitely works. Whenever I'm stressed, I start playing a game and it definitely works, and it works very well. I recommend it.

 

[freelancermaria]

Games often serves as a form of mental escape for most individuals. Instead of worrying about real life issues, you are just mainly focused on winning the game.

That is correct. Your mind is diverted from your life's problems by playing the games you really like. In my case, it kind of helps.