Article: Video game addiction (internet gaming disorder) is not a formal diagnosis, but it is starting to get more attention. If video games or your reactions to them are beginning to seep into your everyday life, you may be experiencing a video game addiction.  Addressing an addiction is important to maintain a healthy emotional life.  You may have a video game addiction if you:  become angry, violent, or depressed when you do not spend time playing video games  play in secret and lie to others about how much time you spend playing video games  notice that video games have taken over your interest in other hobbies, schoolwork, or your job  consider playing video games more important than spending time with other people in real life You should be in control of your emotions; they should not control you.  If you feel like your anger in response to video games has taken on a life of its own and you are no longer in control of it, then you should seek help with anger management.  You may want to see a therapist or take an anger management course.  It’s likely that your anger is not only in response to video games and is present (or will become present) in other areas of your life as well. You should seek help for anger management if your feelings of anger are causing you to feel violent towards others.  You may want to seek help in the following situations:  You think about harming yourself or others  You use physical violence (such as hitting) towards people or objects  The problem is chronic, happening over and over again  Anger towards the game seeps into other areas of your life You have a record of violent or aggressive behaviors at work or towards a loved one  You feel unfulfilled in your life
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Diagnose a video game addiction. Stay in control of your emotions. Ask for help if your anger turns violent.

Problem: Article: Things like mnemonic devices can really trigger information that doesn't otherwise want to stick. Odds are you probably know Roy G. Biv for the order of the colors of the rainbow or "My very exhausted mother just slept until noon." for the order of the planets. Why is that? They're effective mnemonic devices that stick in your mind! Associations work, too. If you're trying to remember that India used to be a British colony, picture the queen jogging laps around the Taj Mahal. When the test comes, you may not remember what you actually should remember, but you'll remember enough to jog your memory!    {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/5\/52\/Join-Mensa-Step-13.jpg\/v4-460px-Join-Mensa-Step-13.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/5\/52\/Join-Mensa-Step-13.jpg\/aid16184-v4-728px-Join-Mensa-Step-13.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} You need a good, calm place to study. Make sure you have a sweater in case it gets cold, a good, comfy chair, some dark chocolate (brain power!), a bottle of water, and whatever else you may need. That way, you'll have few interruptions. Research also shows that you should study in more than one place. It sounds a little funny, but your brain makes associations with your environment. So, the more associations it has, the more likely you are to retain the information. Locate all the comfy chairs and study in them all! Although it's inevitable sometimes, cramming isn't the way to go. In fact, taking breaks is good for your brain and will help you retain more. Try to study in 20-50 minute intervals, taking five or ten minutes in between. If you're on top of things, it's best to study over a full week. Several sessions will cement the knowledge in your head and by the end you'll be able to notice how much better you know the content, allowing you to relax and be confident. Easier said than done? Remember - you have all of the answers in your head already! The only challenge is getting them out! Your first instinct is nearly always correct. Don't go back and change answers. If you are really not sure, skip it and come back later.  Always read the questions given on a test. Skimming over them might tell you the opposite of what you need to do. If you're uncertain about the wording of a test question, go and ask the teacher what it means. As long as you don't flat out ask for the answer to a question, just what they meant by the question; they will usually answer. You need sleep in order to stay focused, and without it, you will have a hard time staying on task and may forget what you just learned. That's part of the reason why cramming is so evil! Sleep is wonderful. Sleep deprivation can lead to accidents, dumbs you down, and can actually cause health problems. If you have to choose between one last cramming session and sleep, choose sleep.
Summary: Use memory tricks. Study in the places that you feel comfortable in. Stop cramming. Relax. Get a good night's rest.

This is standard procedure. Your parent or legal guardian will need to call the school and explain that you cannot or will not be coming in that day. Most schools only require your parent or legal guardian to say that you will not be coming into class that day. Some stricter schools, however, might require a specific excuse, so be sure to check your school’s handbook. The idea behind this practice is to reduce the amount of unexcused absences and to keep tabs on the sorts of illnesses going around. Many schools require a parent or legal guardian of a student to call in regardless of that student's age, but some will allow a student who is a legal adult (age 18 or older) to make the phone call on his or her own behalf. For prolonged periods of illness, your school might require you, a parent, a guardian, or a family member to bring a signed doctor's note stating that you are legitimately ill and needing more time to recover. A physician's note becomes necessary after your illness extends beyond a certain period of time. The exact amount of time can vary by district, so you will need to check your school's rules to know at what point the note becomes a necessity. This amount of time usually ranges anywhere between three to ten days, with ten days being more common.
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Persuade a parent or guardian to call in. Call in yourself if the school allows it. Get a doctor's note.