This isn't a silly little guitar hero addiction (I hate guitar hero). This is the real deal here. I play every single hour I have that I'm not at school, which can lead up to 3 hours a day on weekdays, and sometimes 6 on weekends. During the summer I would often stay up until 2 or so. I've been doing this for a year and a half ever since I started playing.

My parents have been getting worried because it is interfering with my social skills and school work. (I sometimes even avoid going to social events just to stay at home and practice because I find it a better use of my time). Not saying I do it all the time, but sometimes. However, If I don't get in at least 1 hour every day, I go nuts and think I'm going to lose lots of skill.

Do you think this is serious and needs to be addressed by a social worker or counselor?