 | This is a humorous essay. It contains the advice or opinions of one or more Wikipedia contributors and is made to be humorous. This page is not one of Wikipedia's policies or guidelines, as it has not been thoroughly vetted by the community. Some essays represent widespread norms; others only represent minority viewpoints. This essay isn't meant to be taken seriously. |
Posttraumatic Chess Disorder | |
|---|---|
| Symptoms | thoughts, hallucinations, or dreams related to the chess |
| Complications | Loss of focus |
| Duration | > 1 day |
| Causes | Exposure to chess |
| Treatment | Time |
| Frequency | 8.7% |
| Deaths | None, hopefully |
Posttraumatic Chess Disorder (PTChessD) is a mental disorder that can develop after a person is exposed to chess, and is a more specific diagnosis for someone experiencing the Tetris effect. Symptoms may include thoughts, hallucinations, or dreams related to the chess. These symptoms last for more than a day after the event. Young children are less likely to show distress but instead may become more skilled at chess. A person with PTChessD is at a higher risk for prolonged chess activity.
PTChessD will most likely never result in death, however, one hundred percent of people who had this experience have died or will die within 120 years of first experiencing it. Other than this, there is no evidence that PTChessD is bad for anyone's physical or mental health. On the contrary, there is also no evidence that proves PTChessD is harmless. It's only a matter of public opinion that suggests PTChessD is non-threatening.
When a person experiences Posttraumatic Chess Disorder (PTChessD), it can often have a positive impact on their chess skills. This is similar to how a person's skills can improve through regular practice. In some cases, the symptoms of PTChessD, such as intense thoughts and vivid dreams related to chess, can actually drive a person to become more interested in and dedicated to the game. This increased focus and dedication can result in a deeper understanding of the game and a heightened ability to think critically about each move. Furthermore, the traumatic experience may also lead to a greater appreciation for the game and a desire to improve as a player. While the development of PTChessD may not be intentional, it can ultimately lead to positive changes in a person's chess skills and overall enjoyment of the game.
In the United States, about 8.7% of adults have PTChessD in a given year, and 9% of people develop it at some point in their life. In much of the rest of the world, rates during a given year are between 0.5% and 1%. And honestly, that's kind of low. Wasn't there a chess boom recently? It might be more common in women than men, but we'll never know.