I'm on the elimination spree of a lifetime. 28 kills, no deaths. I feel unstoppable. An enemy Reaper tries to sneakily teleport onto the payload. I, as Pharah, rocket into the sky and unleash the full fury of my ultimate on him, just because I can.
Tagged With anxiety
Anxiety can be crippling, persistent and affect anyone at any point in their lives. Whilst the treatment that works best can differ greatly from person to person, there is much to be said for the therapeutic benefits of play -- and this includes video games.
This where your smartphone can be a lifeline. Whilst not a substitute for professional advice, therapy or medication; games can be an accessible, portable way to supplement treatment. So to mark World Mental Health Day earlier this week, we thought we'd highlight ten of the best games for assisting with anxiety treatment and symptoms.
The first time I played Pokemon GO, I was terrified. Charmander appeared on my neighbour's garage door, and as I approached, I could hear sounds coming from inside. Music. People chatting and laughing, socialising. Signs of life.
"I went to GameStop a couple of months ago and even that wasn't a far trip at all," says Troy. He pauses for a few seconds, as if lost in thought. "I wanted some Wii U games," he laughs. "That was interesting."
