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  1. Not alone you got this Shelly, one day at a time! The journal section here has been a big help for me. Though I also have a paper journal, I like attracting an element of social scrutiny to keep me honest :) If you can make that therapy happen do it especially with the stomach knots etc. While a friend can help talk you through things a therapist can also do that while helping discover what all is suppressed along with goals & plans moving forward. Not that they all are that awesome. In my experience I got what I paid for. Lot of stress going on for sure sorry to hear. Lot of crafty ways out there to cut back stress, welcome to GQ!
  2. I hate & love him for the constant motivation/reminding of his audience (me) how to do muscle ups, planche push ups, & handstand push ups without wall support. I will get there eventually am in no hurry.
  3. well if you have that much energy, haha
  4. Neither just subconscious trying to make sense of everything. Happened to me too just the other day and wasn't the first time.
  5. Yay promotion & move best of luck with all transitions!!
  6. Attached, some collective training wisdom I've found while learning calisthenics, no doubt can translate well into any routine. Here are hyperlinks to videos in the screenshot. Thanks for sharing journal entry, relates. 3 RULES YOU NEED TO KNOW When Starting Calisthenics | 2018 5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW When I Started Calisthenics | 2018 5 TRAINING TIPS I Wish I Knew DO THIS EVERY WORKOUT For Consistent GAINS | 2018 HOW I STARTED CALISTHENICS – CHRIS HERIA | 2018
  7. No hard feelings, I've had plenty of rough bouts myself, I am better and grateful for them. Nice list there :) I used to people-please a lot without thinking about it, part of how I was raised. There are a lot of people like that there, actually. At some point I became self aware and hated it so much I started disappointing people on purpose all the time especially if it was someone who thought could take advantage of the old me. Neither any good because both allow people to walk up and get a reaction out of me, what I needed was firm boundaries. That is still a work in progress for me.
  8. Yeah, can't lie, have a bit of a forum addiction right now keep signing up for new ones, always burning time checking for replies. I may also be cutting out of here soon to focus on attending more online 12-Step meetings while writing in paper journal, maybe start a blog no one can respond to as a platform to scratch that itch to share my thoughts - if I do that I will leave a memo/link for sure. It feels good to share with a like-minded community but at the end of the day we all gotta think what is best for us, what is helping, what is not, time is our most valuable resource. No shame in stepping away if that is right for you, only you can know the answer to that. Life has this thing about helping us along to figure it all out. At least, for now, we know GQ is here for when we can use a little scrutiny to maintain our integrity.
  9. 12 Step structure would enable a deeper community - one already exists called CGAA though if GQ team ever decides to host such a format here it is totally possible. @ismailkanaan
  10. Painful massage yes been there :) Some massages supposed to be painful working out knots in muscles (deep tissue) and there are other types that are made to be relaxing (Swedish). Those are the two most practiced where I have been though I am sure there to be many more to be found.
  11. @ismailkanaan I am coming back from a relapse after 158 days no gaming myself. Don't see it as a failure of community but rather part of growing and learning. Getting positive feedback from community is amazing and good motivation to keep coming back and there is much to learn from each other, however, taking a fall and getting back up is also a way to learn. Just saying it's not all bad when people relapse - for me it showed me where I was most weak and now I keep coming back to strengthen that weakness. Forum statistics can be disheartening from an analytical point of view but realize that is not a direct representation of how many addicted gamers Gamequitters alone has reached. Many of such could be following GQ's advice and the examples we set without registering, could have gone on to quietly recover away from screens & the internet with a local community taking on new hobbies, could have joined CGAA 12 step community forum, could have started playing games again but with a seed of change planted in their mind. Lots of good being sent into the world right now and being received even if we don't see it. Doing my best day to day to recover and set an example to others, that is enough for me.
  12. Detox of added sugars can fight those cravings big time speaking from experience don't give up hope :) Doesn't mean nothing sweet because plenty of sugary & delicious carbs (think of all manner of fast fruit smoothies can make with the small bullet blenders!) Anyhow I just wanted to share just by avoiding processed/ added sugar the taste buds adapt finding pleasure in simple things again and cravings disappear. Like syrups added as sweetener are even too much for me now I just can't! If you would like good simple smoothie recipes let me know
  13. True that I bet I would have mad paintball skills for how often I checked out with FPS genre. Text-based games left me fast & accurate typing for sure might start my own blog someday soon I love to write. Flipping items on ebay not a bad idea if you invest in some with good ROI, not bad at all heh. Used to do that on WoW quite successfully would just look for the items low in stock - buy all and sell for higher.
  14. Seeing minecraft was a thing for you maybe you like to build things? Woodworking tools maybe cool if you have room for it.
  15. Online journals here too :) https://forum.gamequitters.com/index.php?/forum/11-daily-journals/ Paper journal also great to have not always wanting to be online. I know during my transition I tended to spend a lot of time in front of the computer screen not being productive and know a few others here also admitted to that so maybe also hobbies not in front of a screen is also best starting out. Chairs are nice to have though for many things like reading and quick naps, not hating on that.
  16. @Brim59 Good work recommend immediately selling or trashing consoles so is not in your home though is also a great help keeping out of sight. Check out the journal section of the forum you are welcome to start one :)
  17. Nice good work :) Recommendations would be subjective to how we used gaming, where we gamed, etc like if you gamed in your bedroom then consider both hobbies that can easily get you out of the room (indoor/outdoor cooking, walking, running, cycling, hiking, etc) as well as bedroom hobbies to replace video games (dart board, calisthenics, reading). Maybe you used gaming more for social connection so would consider if there is a hobby other people or friends are into.
  18. More cookware, calisthenic gear, and a writing desk because these are the hobbies I spend most of my time doing these days. New hobbies would be great too but if you can build upon hobbies you are already involved in just makes so much sense. Welcome to GQ @Brim59 have you considered the 90 day video game detox? We also have a hobby tool this link here if you would like to explore for yourself! What do you think?
  19. I hear ya. Once did solid month NF then couldn't for the life of me get past 48 hours for a week. I think stressors and cortisol regulation play the biggest part, cold would do it. Godspeed on recovery.
  20. Cooking and food prep can be a very rewarding, healthy, nourishing, and fun hobby! Be wary of doing it for others because they can and will shoot down your pride & enjoyment - not saying your mom will but my close and extended family try to every chance so they do not get my food
  21. It's okay to block the abuse Matt, if even for a little peace of mind. Finding that peace of mind is not so much a right but a responsibility only we can exercise in our own lives. Sorry to hear about narcissist family problems I identify with that strongly, I have information to help cope if you would like to DM. Holiday season is likely to exacerbate any tension that is there.
  22. Saw a Black Friday ad and decided worth shouting out to GQ family this is a great opportunity to build on existing hobbies or start new ones at affordable prices .. that have nothing to do with video games! So much good content published on this site about hobbies but bottom line they will teach your brain there is healthier and pleasurable activities that don't contribute to a hormone imbalance. Even if you can't afford to buy into a hobby there is always the free ones!! Holiday season approaching, best of luck everyone and stay grounded in good health :)
  23. Psychiatrists have been a big help to me in the past when I have had issues come to surface and I recommend it to anyone. Without intervention of some kind it is sometimes impossible to recognize the unaddressed issues we drag around with us everywhere. Back in 2017 or so after being inspired by Gamequitters I scheduled an appointment at a local pro who specialized with addiction treatment and I asked her for some strategies on putting down the controller because it felt like an addiction. She said she did not understand the video game addiction but "as a good rule of thumb, anything you don't want an addiction to - get it out of the house." She also explained how like with cigarettes you can wean yourself off by buying a single pack to smoke one and throw the rest away, that maybe I could do something like that with the games.
  24. Apologies for double post but would but realized did not put out a calisthenic program recommendation, OfficialThenx on youtube is a huge motivation for me.
  25. Welcome back start doing calisthenics at home no need to save it all for gym! :p Are you getting into web development because I was just looking at this last night for myself https://www.whatsdev.com/ Dairy does have addictive properties, makes sense from that perspective. Ever try going without? That is the tough part.
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