Why do they say computer games relieve stress?

[MichelleHW101]

 Whenever I get frustrated I usually slam my fist on the desk to release the anger.  I never play a computer game because I somehow become more frustrated playing a computer game than when I actually work.  Action role playing games, I get angry when I die.  Card games, I get mad when I throw away a card I shouldn’t have.  Acrade games I don’t get too stressful but like with mole digger, if I have to play the same level over and over without advancing I get mad.  I have two stress *bleep* that my family got me which only help when I throw them against the wall.  I’m one of those people that needs to physically release the anger or I literally wind up with internal proplems like a migrane or a cramps.

[ancmetro]

 
         Because it actually does relieve stress, even treats depression. Go to YouTube, watch and listen to some psychodelic videos. With all the colorful patterns and beautiful music you can treat and cure yourself.

[animikokala]

Games are relaxing for many people; just because it doesn't work for you doesn't mean it doesn't work at all.  It sounds like you have stress management issues that simply can't be addressed with games.  You say you're a physical person; have you thought about doing something like boxing at a gym, or another type of exercise?

[bearjake]

PLAYING GAMES TAKES YOUR MIND OFF THE EVERY DAY CRAP!!! EVERY BODY NEEDS A LITTLE TIME AWAY AND CANT AFFORD IT. COMUTER GAMES COST NOTHING AND YOU CAN GET SWEPT AWAY IN THEM FOR A WHILE. THAT IS TILL THE KIDS START KILLIN EACH OTHER IN THE OTHER ROOM.