How can I prevent myself from getting stressed during gameplay in video games? [duplicate]

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Whenever I get in a dangerous place or run into a dangerous enemy in a game, I just get pumped full of adrenaline and freaked out and it both makes me play worse and just doesn't feel good, it's not that far off from a panic attack, how can I stop getting freaked out? notable freak-outs include:

  • the nether: DANGEROUS
  • Soul twisters (Hollow Knight)
  • bosses in anything
  • super dangerous places in anything (especially when I'm low on HP), especially the Ooma and fog canyon in hollow knight (until I can stop psyching myself out, GOD that game is terrible for my nerves)
  • Any ganon or divine beast in BOTW
  • tererria in general, especially a lot of the music. This is a big one because it is SUCH a great game and I can't play it without freaking out. You get the point.





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How do I stop being stressed while gaming?

Magavi advises that gamers listen to their favorite song in tandem with taking \u201cseveral deep breaths to slow down their respiratory rate and prevent panic.\u201d Whenever you happen to observe a change in mood or breathing, taking a break to practice breathing or exercising can relieve gamers of anxiety.

How do I stop being frustrated at video games?

Here are our top 5 tips to decrease gamer rage's instances and its effect on us:
  • Take a Break. Taking a break from a particularly frustrating level is something that should help you calm down quickly. ...
  • Lower That Difficulty. ...
  • Watch, Learn, Rinse, Repeat. ...
  • Take Your Anger Elsewhere. ...
  • Ask for Help.


  • Why do I get stressed playing video games?

    Fast-paced games create a stressful environment, which some gamers enjoy. However, other players experience more negative than positive emotions when playing competitive video games. Feelings such as frustration and shame start to arise.

    Do video games stress you out?

    Abstract. It is well known that violent video games increase aggression, and that stress increases aggression. Many violent video games can be stressful because enemies are trying to kill players. The present study investigates whether violent games increase aggression by inducing stress in players.




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