Why does playing video games give me headaches sometimes?

[Daniel K]

Most of the time it's when I play first person shooter games. Sometimes if I ignore the headache and keep playing (cuz it's too fun) I start feeling nauseated. Anybody know of any simple remedies?

 

[Banafsheh]

just Bcuz playing alot so don't play for 3 weeks then if your headaches continuo tell to your doctor

 

[imported_BonCerise]

It's a combination of the flashing lights, sounds and you concentrating on the screen so hard. I have this when I am writing a novel and have been staring at the screen for two hours straight.

Sit further back from the screen, that might help.
See if you can dim the contrast and lightness of the screen to make it easier on the eyes.
Take a break every hour at least and whenever a headache is coming on.
Don't ever play for more than two hours in a row.
Keep the sound at a safe level.
Make sure you are sitting comfortably, and you're not awkward in any way.
If this continues it could be more serious, I suggest ditching the games for a month or two till it wares off if it gets worse.

 

[Stuart H]

I would suggest an eye test or you are sitting too close to the screen.

 

[BonCerise]

It's a combination of the flashing lights, sounds and you concentrating on the screen so hard. I have this when I am writing a novel and have been staring at the screen for two hours straight.

Sit further back from the screen, that might help.
See if you can dim the contrast and lightness of the screen to make it easier on the eyes.
Take a break every hour at least and whenever a headache is coming on.
Don't ever play for more than two hours in a row.
Keep the sound at a safe level.
Make sure you are sitting comfortably, and you're not awkward in any way.
If this continues it could be more serious, I suggest ditching the games for a month or two till it wares off if it gets worse.

 

[ashley m]

Its the flashing lights and staring at a screen for long periods of time will get you feeling like that