Gaming & Mental Health

Hey everyone! It's your lad, Galaxy Gaymer!

Mental health can be a very taboo topic at times. Sometimes to someone with mental health, it can feel like a burden, and as if they are an outcast who doesn't matter to anyone. There is no exception to this feeling for gamers.There are many gamers that have mental illnesses or even just bad mental health. More often than not, they will not say a single word about their feelings, but that doesn't mean they aren't doing something about it.

Playing various types of games is almost like a form of therapy for many gamers. The sense of achievement, combined with the feeling of relaxation can be extremely helpful for people suffering from various conditions and feelings, in fact, as long as I can remember, gaming has even been an escape for me personally.

As long as I can remember, I have had days where my mental health has not been the best, and I just feel like sleeping and doing nothing. It's the games like Pokemon and Overwatch that have helped me so much on these days. There's just something about the feeling of success in a game that can almost resonate into reality and lift your spirits, even if only temporary.

Although it may not be a permanent fix, I feel gaming can be such a helpful asset to use for people who are going through something negative. Not only can it feel like they are escaping reality, but the joy of improvement and achievement can be so helpful for them. So, if you know someone going through a hard time, support them, of course, but maybe even introduce them to games that act as actual virtual realities, such as Animal Crossing or even Pokemon.

If you are going through any form of difficulty, you are not alone. There is always someone out there willing to talk to you. If you ever need someone to talk to who is judgement free, even I am more than happy to be someone to listen to, so don't ever hesitate to reach out.

Have a nice day, stay safe!

Love, Galaxy Gaymer