Have any of you turned to video games for stress relief?

They are one of my most use forms of stress and anger management.

Yes. Video games allow for an escape.

Yes

No just something too do.

Absolutely! I find them to very stress relieving. And depending on what platform and game you play you can also play with other vets or patriots and it makes playing even more fun!

Sometimes I use games to relieve stress

Yes I do

Played for years while active duty, reserve and as a veteran.

Sure, it's a wonderful separation from the nuances of a stress-filled day. Obtaining goals, recovering once lost treasure, or just pitting your raw skill against another makes me feel in control, able to do the unimaginable, plan my attack, and develop strategies with no real-world repercussions. If I fail, I can always try again. This time getting a little bit further or just learning what it takes to break down the barrier that was keeping me from my goal.

Sometimes. I have. I am 100% NSC Disabled and I found out about 20 years after the fact that a injury I received in the navy could be the cause of a lot of my problems and the Government says my records burned in Atlanta so they can't give me a SC disability.