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Mohammad
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Day 17:
I had a bit of temptation on the weekend but I managed to control it. So far so good. 🙂
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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12 hours ago, BooksandTrees said:
Today I'm 103 weeks free from gaming and 105 weeks free from social media. I plan on making today a productive Saturday for the first time. I will study multiple hours. There's only 6 days left til this exam and I'm gonna finish strong and pass. I won't find the results out til December but just having less stress will be great.
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?
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On 10/16/2020 at 8:10 PM, MuMuMelon said:
Day 109
Thanks @Mohammad, I appreciate the positivity! As for you, I see you've been struggling lately but you can do this. I'm glad you decided to delete your account. Make as many obstacles as you need to quit. I know you can do this. Just keep trying until it sticks.
Physically draining day at work today. I'm tired but the good kind of tired. I know I will sleep soundly tonight. Which is good as I'm heading out of town for a breathwork session. Really looking forward to that. Haven't made much headway on getting my board game completed but I should have some time this weekend to really put some effort in on that.
My goals this weekend.
1. Finish the audio book I started this week
2. Type up first draft of instruction manual for board game
3. meditate and do yoga every day
4. go for a walk every day
Have a good night everybody. I'm off to bed.
Keep it up, man. I am inspired by you 🙂
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13 hours ago, MuMuMelon said:
Day 108
Not much to write. Tired today after working most of the day out in the rain. Hung out with a friend I haven't seen in a few weeks and chatted for a bit. Made me really think about putting money away to buy a house. First time in my life that I'm actually excited about saving up for a home. This time next year I should be able to get something. Time to start saving the monies. Going to be a thrifty year.
Night all.....
That is amazing that you came to day 108! Good job buddy. I am stuck at the first few weeks 😞
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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.
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Day 3:
No gaming.
did my daily workout goal
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Day 2:
No gaming
did workout and read books
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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!
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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.
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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.
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I played again on the 5th day! and this is the second day of a new detox. I know I have to abandon it.
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Day 3:
No gaming 🙂
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Day 2:
No gaming
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Day 1:
No gaming.
Starting over to stop gaming for the better.
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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!
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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.
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20 hours ago, WhoCares said:
Hello. You are making excuses. Every time I started making excuses I ended up with failure. I don’t suggest you starting it. Maybe you should reconsider your goals or something.
P.S. I am no one to actually tell you what to do, just think of it as an advise.
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.
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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.
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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 😄
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Day 15, 16 (Sep.17, 18th):
I did not game in these two days. I did well, stayed focused and motivated.
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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.