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Aspergers and gaming

I'm a parent of a son with aspergers. He is 21 and into gaming in a big way. He'll stay up until 6 in the morning playing and then sleep all day. He failed exams at college, but with a lot of help from college advisors he managed to get into university. His first year was a foundation course, leading to a 2yr degree course in his chosen subject. Unfortunately he only passed 1 module out of 8 of the foundation course, because he was too busy gaming to do his coursework. He says he's tried to get on another course, but says he hasn't heard anything. He says he'll get a job, but has done nothing about it. He argues and then slams off into his bedroom if you try to talk to him. We, as his disabled parents are at the end of our tether and need help. Is there anyone out there who can give us any help please. Sue
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Apparently this is becoming quite prevalent in our society. I have never heard of this. Until I went to a conference down in Birmingham about a year or two ago.
It is a mental health charity conference who had a session on addiction. I have an addiction history alcohol and drugs. So to my surprise the group leader announced gaming.
Being of a certain age , had no idea about it or anything. Some one in the group explained very common in the hobby and especially those who are young around your sons age.
Any addiction needs professional help. I recall might be worth having a look on line for support. I would consider that. No matter how hard you tried he has to see for himself what he is doing.
Like an alcoholic or a drug addict he has to be guided by professional help. Intervention by your good selves is not going to help trust me.
Your GP probably would help.
Understand if you think you son does not have an addiction then I am afraid that there are those now. In our country tend to disagree.
One point I was amazed the amount of new ones coming out. Effecting our selves. This conference I attended were was on line shopping, scratch cards, which are causing addiction and mental problems..
Hope that helps.
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Having been thirty years an alcoholic.
Please can I add every day I know is a struggle and I wish you all the best. Small steps.
I find this helps much of time talking. On this forum. There are many community members who I know are the same so please contact me. If you wish to. Anytime.
Just let you know am here if you need any additional support. I know you are getting help and advice from the people concerned with your addiction.
Which is good and the main thing.
Understand about your son. I am aware of hard it is and to deal with this. Any addiction is always no matter what. May I just add one thing that I saw a story on the web pages. This afternoon. Giving a lot of information and other things related to the addiction
Might be worth having a look.
Take care
Always in prayers and thoughts
@thespiceman
SCOPE Volunteer Award Engaging Communities 2019
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