Psychologists Hilarie Cash and Kim McDaniel are working on a handbook for parents about gaming addiction, currently titled "Reality Quest: What Parents Need to Know About Their Children's Gaming Habits." Here are some symptoms they say to look for in children:
• Unable to predict the amount of time spent on gaming.
• Failed attempts to control gaming behavior for an extended period of time.
• Having a sense of euphoria while playing.
• Craving more gaming.
• Neglecting family and friends.
• Feeling restless, irritable and discontent when not gaming.
• Lying to family or authority figures about gaming behavior.
• Problems with school or job performance as a result of time spent gaming.
• Feelings of guilt, shame, anxiety or depression as a result of time spent on gaming.
