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Finishing a video game can trigger “post-game depression,” study finds (www.dexerto.com)

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[–] f3nyx@lemmy.ml 45 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Ah, the researchers finally got around to playing Expedition 33 huh?

Jokes aside, isn't this also a phenomenon with finishing books and TV shows?

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[–] jtrek@startrek.website 10 points 6 months ago

Jokes aside, isn’t this also a phenomenon with finishing books and TV shows?

I've had the same thought. When I finish a really good, lengthy, book it feels similar to when you lose touch with friends.

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[–] reagansrottencorpse@lemmy.ml 2 points 6 months ago

I distinctly remember the depression people who loved the first avatar movies were in after it ended. There was even a forum for them.

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