Mohammad

When it is hard for everyone, it is a good sign. I had this experience taking highly completive exams, and I was sure I did bad; I ended up passing with a good margin with respect to others.

Day 17: I had a bit of temptation on the weekend but I managed to control it. So far so good. 🙂

Day 14: All good. Had no temptation last night. I am going to spend 5 hours on my work, do workout and meditate today. I haven't been doing meditation for quite a while.

Day 13: The good news is that I did not play any game in the past two weeks 🙂 I had some urges in the past two days but I watched some movies instead. Overall, it was two weeks of hard work for me. I know how dangerous it is to let myself slide so I am prepared.

This is the fourth days with no gaming. So far, I was doing great. Very productive and content. I wrote my feelings after the last relapse when I was feeling miserable. I am forcing myself to read that every day to remind myself what happens if I game again. I want to take this more seriously now because I think it is getting late - its been two years I am struggling with gaming. I cannot continue relapsing every 10 days and have to take things more seriously.

Thank you @BooksandTrees. You are correct. I think I need to be guided in the direction by experienced users like you. May I ask some personal questions to connect with you? questions like where you are from, how old are you and what is your education (do you hold a master degree?) and what are you doing at work? I was interested to know that you are a Structural Engineer. I am a geotechnical Engineer (still in school doing a PhD) and about to graduate. I kind of know why I am relapsing. I do not have the replacement for gaming. There are nights that I feel bored and I want to satisfy myself. when I doing well for a week or two, I think I deserve to satisfy myself with some fun. However, there is not much I can do at this time. The weather is getting cold here in Canada. It was easier in Summer; I used to go cycling every night. So in short, I need some serious boosts in pleasure that is available through gaming for me. The first few games I play after a two-week break is super fun. But, things turn out bad when I continue gaming and it gets out of control pretty soon. I ended up feeling miserable and useless after few days. The reason that I have to quit is also clear to me. I know gaming destroys me in all aspects of life, mentally and physically. I feel very responsible for my life and my son's future. As I explained, I know where this relapse is coming from, but I am not able to replace something to give me the same boosts of happiness, challenge and excitement. I appreciate if you can elaborate on this. Thank you.

I am wondering how you came this long! two years with no gaming and social media! That seems like a dream to me. The longest I did was about 200 days and then I was back in gaming. It seems you are used to your new lifestyle. Congrats. Can you list your best strategy that I should stick to for getting similar results? Thank you. Have you ever had any relapse from the day you started the gaming detox?

Keep it up, man. I am inspired by you 🙂

That is amazing that you came to day 108! Good job buddy. I am stuck at the first few weeks 😞

have to start over! I can't believe what I am doing with my life! I spent the last few days gaming all day while my son was at daycare. I can't tolerate myself anymore this way. I need to change. I think I need create some barriers with my games. I submitted a ticket for deletion of my steam account. They need 30 days to remove the account! I put an end to it this time for real.

Day 3: No gaming. did my daily workout goal

Day 2: No gaming did workout and read books

Day 1: No gaming - Workout and reading books. Very good day. I am sick today. I have sore throat, hopefully, it is not Covid-19!

I will force myself to read for 30 mints and workout for 30 mints as well. I will post my daily progress here. I found gaming is linked to lose sight of my long term goals. Being physically fit and knowledgeable are what I am passionate about. For that, it is clear why I start gaming whenever I stop doing my workout and reading my books.

I have to start again. I am feeling bad for myself. I went back to all my post from beginning and remember those days with no gaming. I had more than six months without gaming. I can do it again. I have to make myself more discipline.

I played again on the 5th day! and this is the second day of a new detox. I know I have to abandon it.

Day 3: No gaming 🙂

Day 2: No gaming

Day 1: No gaming. Starting over to stop gaming for the better.

I played again! I can't believe why it should be so hard to stop gaming for ever! I have been struggling with this more than a year now! wow unbelievable!

Starting over with day 1 of detox: I did resist the temptation to game last night. I am going to focus on my goals and reasons why I have to abandon gaming and let that instant gratification goes away.

That is definitely correct and I have to stop the temptations before late. I know its gonna ruin my life before I know it. Thanks for the advice.

Okay, I fell for it again last night! I think it was okay though. After 20 days of hard work, gaming for 2-3 hours is acceptable if I am not doing it again at least for a week or two. Regardless, I have to reset this detox. This is nothing but painful to start over 😞 That 2-3 hours wasted on gaming was the time I should have spent on workout and reading.

Day 17, 18 and 19 (Sep. 19 to 21): Thankfully, I was too busy to think about gaming! 🙂 Gaming did not even cross my mind, which is great! I have to stay busy 😄

Day 15, 16 (Sep.17, 18th): I did not game in these two days. I did well, stayed focused and motivated.