Gaming Helps Woman With Rare Health Condition

For many, gaming is purely about entertainment, but for Lucy, who lives with a long-term health condition, it helps her "escape from her day-to-day routine".

The 31-year-old from Kent lives with congenital muscular dystrophy, a rare genetic condition that causes progressive muscle weakness, and has other complex needs.

"Gaming takes my mind off things. If there are days I feel stressed, I game which helps me zone out from what's going on around me for a little while," Lucy said.

She says playing different genres allows her to "experience things she couldn't in real life".

Describing herself has having "eclectic tastes", her favourites games include Dead by Daylight, Sims 4, Disney Dreamlight Valley, Croc: Legend of the Gobbos and various mobile games.

"If I feel like going on an adventure, I would play a fantasy-themed game," Lucy says.

"Gaming is immersive, and it's a space for me to explore different identities and experiences."

- Author: Hsin-Yi Lo, BBC

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