CNN Hero Zach Wigal is helping kids in hospitals escape the day to day reality of their treatment through video gaming. Learn more about Zach and
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just saying gaming helped me deal with mental issues that meds and therapy were not able to help, i suffer from a rage disorder (that i dont remember the name of) which leaves me angry all the time, for no reason, gaming gave me a place to vent that aggression and feel normal
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Zach is a phenomenal person and just the thought that this program allows kids to forget they are sick, even for just a minute, brings a tear to my eye and a smile on my face.
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and his team are truly angels in disguise. Blessed to know this man.
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Can confirm playing video games while sick helps distract you from the pain or sickness. And can be a good way of lifting someone's mood