The disadvantages of playing computer games

Nowadays, computers have become something that everyone cannot live without. In life, computers can add more leisure and entertainment programs, such as watching TV, playing games, etc.; at work, computers can improve work efficiency. Therefore, computers are indispensable to life and work. Of course, many people know that playing computer games is harmful, but because they don’t have a comprehensive understanding, they always feel that it doesn’t matter.

In fact, there are many disadvantages to playing computer games, especially for a long time. So, what are the disadvantages of playing computer? With the development of the times, daily work cannot be carried out without computers, so computers are indispensable. However, in daily life, computers are not a necessity. Let’s learn about the disadvantages of playing computer games.

First, there is a direct impact on physical health: computer monitors are accompanied by radiation and electromagnetic waves. Long-term use will damage people's eyes and induce some eye diseases, such as glaucoma. Long-term typing will be harmful to the fingers and upper limbs. When operating a computer, the body shape and whole body rarely change. High-speed, single, repetitive operations and long-term forced postures can easily lead to diseases of the musculoskeletal system. The main parts affected when operating a computer include the waist, neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, etc.

The second is the harm of computer microwaves to the body: the computer's low-energy X-rays and low-frequency electromagnetic radiation can easily cause central nervous system disorders. A British study on office electromagnetic waves confirmed that low-frequency radiation and magnetic fields emitted by computer screens can cause 719 symptoms, including itchy eyes, neck and back pain, temporary memory loss, irritability and depression. It can also easily cause abnormalities in reproductive function and embryonic development in women, symptoms such as dysmenorrhea and prolonged menstruation. A small number of women may also experience premature birth or miscarriage. If pregnant women use a computer for more than 20 hours a week, the incidence of miscarriage increases by more than 80%. At the same time, it can also cause fetal malformations.

The third is to increase mental and psychological pressure: the attention is highly concentrated during computer operation, and the eyes and fingers move quickly and frequently, which makes the physical and psychological overload, resulting in dreaminess in sleep, neurasthenia, head soreness, decreased body immunity, and even induce some mental illnesses. Such people are prone to lose self-confidence, and are often nervous, irritable, and anxious, which eventually leads to physical and mental exhaustion.

What needs to be reminded here is that everything has a limit, and the same applies to playing computer games. The harm caused by proper use of computers is not great, but if used for a long time and without restraint, it can be very harmful. Therefore, for your own health, you still need to shorten the time you spend playing computer games.