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I was just wondering if one experiences Withdrawal symptoms when quitting gaming, such as depression or social anxiety?
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inspired by Cam's enthusiasm I will now share my success story
137 days ago I made the decision to quit gaming and it's been one of my best decisions in my life (along with NoFap, which I started with in October last year)
I am 29 years old and I've been gaming since I was 6 years old.Before my life was almost empty, I felt alone, out of touch with other people, disconnected and lost.
I had some things going for me, like karate, eating relativly healthy and a good job but I felt I was drifting away from other people and my relationship with friends and family was fading away... not to mention the relationship with myself.Before I would sit in my chair in front of my computer every weekend like a zombie, mindlessly browsing reddit, facebook, imgur etc... and if I wasn't browsing I was gaming despite not feeling entertained... I had this sorrow inside of me and I felt alone.
Recently I discovered that I was slowly sliding back into my old habits of mindlessly browsing the internet, but thanks to Cam's video on how to stop browsing the internet, I now feel I am back on track and here are some of the things I've achieved so far:
- Found courage to go out alone and approach people
- Been more outgoing
- I feel more fulfilled
- Been seeing my friends and family more
- Better self esteem
- I feel happier
- I desire to travel the world
- I feel more relaxed
There is still work to be done and room for improvement, but I am on the right track
So thanks to Cam and this awesome community for being there, helping one and another getting a better life!
TL:DR Quit gaming, became happier and living a better life, thanks all!
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Thank you Cam and Falky for the warm welcome
I do have some goals and something I need to work on.
I am currently preparing for my next belt test, I practise karate. I am also working my social skills by going out alone in order to meet new people.
I've also been practising drawing on and off whenever I have time for it.I hope by quitting gaming I will be less needy of instant gratification and that I will spend more time with myself (meditating) instead of letting a machine fill me with dopamine and instant positive feedback
I would also mention I made the decision to quit gaming while doing nofap, and so far it's been a wonderful journey
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Hey there
I am new to this forum, and I learned about this forum from reddit.
I stopped gaming 87 days ago, and I feel like it gets difficult to go on, which is why I joined this forum, to keep me going.
I've been gaming since the age of 6 and now I'm 29 and one day I realized how pointless gaming had become to me, I felt I was just killing time rather than enjoying myself.
Withdrawal symptoms
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I just happened to discover this page: http://www.addictionsandrecovery.org/post-acute-withdrawal.htm
it says Anxiety is one the symptoms one will feel when they are experiences post acute withdrawal.
I have made an appointment with my doctor, and hopefully I will be recommended therapy