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Nice to meet you! I don't know much about whatsapp... and I already have some applications... so maybe other guys can join

I think it depends. Depends on how much time will it cost.. And your priority. You'll know the answer.

lol I hope you build a good habits and routines in your new place!

Wow, 60 days! I think you can do it now.

DAY 42 Time passes so fast. I thought it was Saturday or Sunday but if was Monday. As my schedule is so simple, everyday is almost the same which is so funny. Today my phone made some problem again, so I had to find a new phone to replace it. New phone is gonna arrive soon. I had to visit some places here and there, so couldn't focus on studying. It's ok though. I was quite productive. There are some activities that I don't measure time. This month was great. It wasn't perfect but it's ok. I'm sure that I've been consistent through this month. There were a couple of days that I wasn't stable, but mostly I did really great. I need to maintain this consistency. It's very satisfying to see my blue line graph flying high. And 51.8% of my free time spent on studying! I really had a lot of moments that made me want to give up and play video games, but I've defended myself so strong. I achieved some little goals of my own. Also proud of that. I finished 4 online lectures (total 146 parts!) and made my 256 pages of notes. I still have a long way to go, but I think it's meaningful to check my achievements in terms of building self esteem. From my first attempt to now. Blue line has been quite stabilized since July. It's noticeable that the time spent on Youtube and gaming is about 26.6% of my free time. I shouldn't have relapsed!! argh!! What a waste! Let's see how it changes at the end of August. It's very encouraging to see my free time usage. Alright. This is it. See you tonight(or.... I don't know ) fellow gamequitters!

Good job! Keep it up!

Being tired means you're doing really great! Keep it up!

Same thing happens here everyday It's very impressive to hear your marathon story!

In my case, I also thought about gaming in moderation. My decision was to leave it to my future 'me'. After 90 days, He will decide whether to play games in moderation or not. I thought it's not gonna be late to decide after 90 days. About some good games that are not addictive, I also have good memories. I didn't actually played, but 'Journey' is the one that pops up in my brain. It's good to hear good news about your health! Keep it up

Welcome!

@Cam Adair I think I found a new solution for now. I'll see if it works well til next attack. I appreciate your short encouraging hints. @Mettermrck I couldn't agree more! I'm always grateful for your reply @giblets Wow... that's interesting I always like to hear you moving forward! @Vlad Sometimes life looks complicated. I didn't have argument with the friend, so maybe.... I can forgive him someday... I'll think about other perspectives on friendship.

DAY 41 It was a good day. I think somedays have to be balanced. I can't exceed my high score everyday. I try everyday, but I don't have to feel guilty if I did my best and fail. I tell myself I don't have to be perfect all the time. I need to be consistent, not perfect. Today I woke up about an hour late because of yesterday's drinking. I didn't want to do anything in the morning, but I got up. I was sad at the moment, but I just decided to move on. What one of my friends told me yesterday hurt me a lot, but I don't have to listen to him. It's my life, not his. I think he is not my friend anymore, as he couldn't understand my situation and status. Good bye my ex-friend. I have other guys who are much better than you. I felt much better after kicking him out from my imaginary friends circle. So I could finish my morning routine. I went to a cathedral. After that, I helped my mom to prepare her store for a couple of hours. And then, I had my free time. Mostly studying. I didn't do a lot, but I didn't waste my time when it was too hard to continue. 60% of my free time is good thing, in my opinion. After I get back home at night, I worked out, listening to great music of 'The Script'. I was lonely and bored so that's why I tried. The result was so good. I'm going to exercise with music when I have the same bad emotions like today or yesterday. I felt like I'm alive when I listened to those songs and moved my muscles. I want to see if it's effective when next attack comes. I got shower, and studied little bit more. I read a reply from a person who left a question at a website. I shared my solutions of some questions so he told me that it was grateful. I'm happy as I could help someone else. I wish my journey goes well. See you tomorrow. This week went quite well. I studied average 5 hours and 16 minutes everyday. Friday was a bit vulnerable day, but the good thing was that I didn't give up the whole day. I've spent 58.5% of my free time on studying. I'm satisfied with the result, but I want to increase more. Not a lot, but a little bit.

Welcome back! Let's do it this time

Hang in there. You're gonna improve after couple of days.

I wish it was temporary

DAY 40 It was quite ok. I was lonely while I was studying. So I contacted my friends but they were busy. It was sad because other guys that I talk to online were also busy living their lives. I think sometimes I have to overcome loneliness by myself. Friends can help me, but they can't solve my problem all the time. I had dinner with my parents and other families that are close. After drinking a lot, I became sad so I came back home and got rest. I think I did my best.

@Mettermrck Thank you so much!! I'm drunk right now, and I'm really tired of my life. But I decided to move on after reading your reply and Cam's videos. Alchole rellay made me feel awful and depressed, but I'm gonna overcome it!!! Today was not so perfect, but I have 1 hour and 20 minutes/. I'm goona do my best. I'm not gonna give uip!

DAY 39 I was lazy!!!! Today is gonna be different!!!!

DAY 38 It was a productive day. Didn't do various things. I had couple of moments when it was hard to apprehend some concepts in a textbook, but I just sat there until I get through. After the hard part, I could make progress much easier! I read this book a couple of years ago, but I haven't put in practice unfortunately. Now the situation reminded me of this book, so I read the paragraph. I think reading or watching educational books or videos are easy, executing is totally different thing. Why am I so stupid? Well, but I'm slowly learning life. I was SO tired this day, so I'm writing the journal the next day morning. I heard consistency is a key to success, so I want to see if I can overcome other adversities. See you later gamequitters

I think you should get some tips and tricks from anybody else but me, as I don't know much about insomnia. I'm sorry I can't help about this issue. I think going to bed at a regular time would help. (and no nap)

I'm so glad to read this reply. It's very relieving to hear that you felt the same way. No more escape! That's what I'm trying to learn in my journey. Hehe 2 sentences usually mean that I didn't have many troubles. I should develop some of my own extra activities to deal with this clogging moment. Thanks for the reply

Day 37 - So tired today... I'm almost dying... Today was really simple and productive. I had to decide what to learn next semester, so I used 2 hours, making plan and telling the school that I want to attend some classes. - There were a few important concepts in mechanics that I'm learning. I really had a hard time trying to understand the concepts. At this time, I wanted to procrastinate and chill, but I learned that the way to beat obstacles like this is only facing it, so I sat on my chair, struggling to understand the contents. And the result was quite satisfying. I'm proud of my decision. It was a good choice not to step back. I used every methods and tips that I've learned, in order not to give up. For example, Pomodoro technique, splitting the task with Habitica, studying in a public places, asking other collegues, discussing with my friends, making my own notes, watching the video lecture about 3 times, with a lot of pause and review. Following the instructor's solution with my hand and brain(not just watching and believing that I can solve the same question without help) etc. etc. - I feel time velocity(?) is getting much faster than before. Maybe I'm adapted to my simple schedule, and my daily routine. Habits are built up quite well. It's not 'really hard' to do daily routine. The problem is I get bored as I feel some kind of mannerism. Feels like I'm in a VERY LONG tunnel that has one exit, being a decent civil engineer. Life looks so shallow. I think people are born to work or learn. I feel like we are machines. I know I have to be patient and consistent. But you guys know that it's not always easy to control emotions. I feel like I'm a zombie who slowly walks toward my own goals in a hot daytime, with a lot of sweat. Maybe it's time to find some other extra activities that make me entertained. But the problem is, I have to be very careful because my priority has to be this learning engineering subjects. Feels like there's only few choices. My eyes are closing... See you tomorrow gamequitters..

It's strange... I can sleep as soon as I lay on my bed when I'm tired. I hope you sleep well today. I rarely had some days that I couldn't fall asleep and the reason was that I had to make some serious decisions. It was stressful, but after a couple of days, I got much better. Maybe you would figure out the solution. Hang in there!

Hang in there, 40 more to go!

Yeah try something new. A new way to defend yourself from cravings. A different strategy at this time. Not the same way which was proven not working. A new weapon system.