I think non gamers underestimate how many people use gaming as their way to decompress after work, stress, burnout or just life.
For a lot of adults:
gaming IS self care.
In the UK, working hard just gets you more work. You end up doing everyone else’s job with no extra pay or recognition. Then if you ease off, you’re suddenly the problem, not the ones doing nothing. Promotions aren’t earned, they’re just vacancies. And when you finally get one, it’s more responsibility for barely any extra money. Not a career, just exploitation with a better title.
@TwitchUKI This guy called Charlie @Epicvoyages https://t.co/vb118nJKFM most chilled/interesting live stream catching all the prawns in his fishing boat in Wales.
A lot of MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES disappear when bills are paid, rent is secure, and the fridge is full. Peace is expensive. And pretending money doesn't affect mental health is privilege.