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Welcome back to both of us.

Hi there @Zala, I came across this post in search of some peace and solace by putting "Pokemon" in the search box. I must admit I'm glad this feature exists in this forum. Pogo is a hideously easy game, but frustratingly difficult to control. Just like Bushnells Law says "all the best games are easy to learn but difficult to master". Because it is an augmented reality game it puts a layer over everything in your life so you will be triggered to play again by your environment. It is like the alcoholic that is triggered by seeing a pub or a problem gambler lured by a VIP room sign. I totally agree with @Granitwelle that Pokemon go/ingress can make people toxic. Sure, I've met some great friendly people, but trainers who play this game hardcore play on another level. Not sure whether I knew that today I was gonna quit again (I have been quite irritable today) or the fact that some people in my guild turned out to be not the people I thought they were. People say they play for their team but really people play for themselves. I have 3 accounts linked to google accounts. 1 is linked to my personal email, 1 was created by a team mate and a third created by another team mate (but progressed by me) as a back up. I just got my sister to change the password for 2 accounts. Today I played 2 hours to do 6 Raids for the elusive Zapdos legendary Pokemon (looking for one with a high %). People have been saying things like "is it true only a certain number of people get the legendary in the raid?" The most addictive aspect of this game is that it tends to make people feel like they are sitting 7 days straight on a poker machine and believe that tomorrow the machine will pay off with the ultimate Pokemon to show to their team mates. I must admit today I felt quite a lot of shame for various reasons. It is good to come to a forum like this and see that you are not alone. I agree that shame is a normal reaction but the sooner I move on and not feel sorry for myself the sooner I get on with doing the things I need to do and want to do. Tomorrow is Day1

Thank you for the share!