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It's day 13, almost two weeks and here I was just saying that I can't believe it's already been one week. So glad this is working out and I hope my brain chemistry and dependency on the games really changes Thanks, Eli

I'm so tired right now, just getting online to post that it's day 12. Not much to say here, but thanks for staying with me! Thanks, Eli

Today is day 11. I've been so tired from all my work its actually good because now instead of playing video games, I sleep! It makes me feel better and healthier and I'm already happy I quit! Thanks, Eli

Coming in day 10! I had a some cravings to watch twitch when I came home today. I think it was because I was so tired, I didn't have the energy or brain power to do any work, I just wanted to relax. Instead, did something physical and I danced! Dancing makes you happier and releases endorphines I believe and it doesn't take that same brain energy it takes to do thinking work! I'm gradually making my way through this Detox. 1/9 done! Thanks, Eli

day nine. I realized I'm not counting the number of days and every day when I come back to continue my journal I have to look back to yesterday to see what I'm at. It's pretty fun this way because you can see the increments and also feel good about yourself every single day! It's so great you guys can stay with me on my detox or else it would be difficult to keep the streak. Thanks, Eli

Today's day eight. I find spending time with children really helps take my mind off of the games. Also, praying, meditation, or any sort of deep thought processes help me too. It keeps a constant reminder of why I decided to quit and how much it will change my life. I can't believe it's eight days already. The way Cam said it, go day by day, is really working for me because I feel like I quit just yesterday. Thanks, Eli

Hey guys, day 7, so I guess thats one week down! I found when I start to get bored with my work and unfocused is when I want to play video games the most, so what I do is I take a break from my work and do something fun, usually something active because it really takes my mind off of the work. If i'm really tired, then I'll take a nap, which will also give me the energy after I'm done to start my work again and be on task. Thanks, Eli

First of all, thanks for all the replies and answers, it really helps me. I will try to discuss my gaming habits and how the detox is working out for me with my family because what harm can come from that right? It makes me feel uncomfortable if anything, I'm not sure why, but I'll learn to deal with it. It's day six, a Saturday where I'm at home alone a lot and it's really hard to stay focused on my work. I've thought about playing video games a few times today, but I've tried to stay on track by listening to music and eating yummy foods. So far this is my hardest day yet, which is why I'm writing this message right now, at 6:36, a little bit earlier than usual, so that I am reminded to keep my detox streak. Thanks for reading, Eli

Day five here. Just trying to keep up the streak. I find it's really hard to discuss my issues with my family, I actually hide it from them, even the quitting games part seems very private to me. I'm not sure why, as I should be proud of my decision to do the Detox and quit. Any ideas? Thanks, Eli

Well I just realized I'm not supposed to make a new Topic for every daily journal. HAHA. So here I am, on my fourth day. I can't believe it's my fourth day, thats the best I've actually done. It seems like this is working, with all the forums and videos and stuff. I guess I experienced minor cravings today, but I kind of shut them away, so it's still not too difficult for me to stay focused on what I really want. I appreciate you guys staying with me and reading what I have to say. I hope I can continue the detox. I'm gonna stay on this topic instead of making a new one each day, so this page will grow Thanks, Eli

Still going! I'm actually in an argument with one of my close friends that plays video games. He thinks they aren't that bad if you can limit the amount of time you're playing and I would have agreed if I hadn't tried to limit myself so many times and every time failed. Gradually convincing my friends, maybe we'll all join Game Quitters! I'm also looking into low powered android phones that can't run games but can run apps like whatsapp so I can still communicate with my friends. Making this journal every day really helps remind me of my 90 day goal. Thanks for staying with me! Eli

It's just my second day of the detox, so I don't feel too off yet, but I definitely have to remind myself whenever I'm on the computer to keep up my abstinence. Right now, it hasn't been too difficult, but I'm sure it will get harder in a month or two, which is also the most important time to stay away. I hope you guys can stay with me on my mission because without others watching it's just too easy to quit and give in to the video games. It really helps to change all my chrome bookmarks to Game Quitters or Stop Gaming Forums and communities. When I open chrome, my bookmarks are my habits and by setting this forum and Cam's youtube on there it really is good at reminding me to stay away. Thanks, Eli

I'm pledging to start my 90 day cleanse today! Thank you so much Cam! I'm so glad I've found a community that's been going through the same as I have. I removed all my games, unsubscribed from all my youtube gamer channels as well as all the subreddits I followed. I hope to become more productive and finally get away from this video game addiction thats been leeching onto me for so long. I'm in high school, a senior, 17 years old. I hope to continue and post a journal every day. You don't even know me, yet you've already helped me so much to take this step and say no to video games. Thanks, Eli