Daniel

Currently at day #7 There were some cravings from time to time. This is a good sign. Now I need to get to 21 days. From time to time I journal on a notebook.

Currently at day two. Will come back at day 7 or not comeback at all.

Day 5 Feel extremely tired the past few days. Sleep schedule still a mess

Day # 4 Current mood: Slightly anxious I am grateful for: Public Gym Grandmother My bed Workout: Weightlifting Cold Shower: No Green Tea No Minimalism/Declutter: No Bed before 9PM Yea What went well today: Went to the gym Bought some flowers What didn’t go well today: My appetite is increasing. Had a slice of cake. What I could have done to make my day better: Need to put my diet in order. What I will do differently tomorrow: Plans meals GameQuitters thoughts: Triangle is for hijacking cars. Thoughts: I was about to simply write down "no games today" and forget about the diary, I feel tired, maybe is because I ate more carbs than I usually do. Current mood: Slightly anxious

Day # 3 Current mood: Worried I am grateful for: My father This forum My legs Workout: Walking, light cardio Cold Shower: No Green Tea No Minimalism/Declutter: Yes Bed before 9PM Probably not What went well today: Realized a small proofreading work Was physically active What didn’t go well today: My sleep pattern is messed up What I could have done to make my day better: Set a morning routine What I will do differently tomorrow: Perhaps morning journaling could help. GameQuitters thoughts: No games today. Was very close to play online chess. Thoughts: Last night I went to bed without shutting down my laptop. Result? Mindlessly browsing youtube and a bad night sleep. Current mood: Physically Tired

Day # 2 Current mood: Anxious I am grateful for: My aunt Music Apple cider vinager Workout: No Cold Shower: Yes Green Tea Yes Minimalism/Declutter: No Bed before 9PM Surely yes What went well today: Spent some time with the family What didn’t go well today: I notice I can easily lose concentration and focus What I could have done to make my day better: Need to start working out to keep my mind sharp What I will do differently tomorrow: Go to the gym GameQuitters thoughts: No games today, I had some flashbacks of a game I used to play. Thoughts: Feel like my mind is weak. I did however felt more present, here and now. Also felt more in tune with my feelings. Gaming seems my outlet to avoid negative feelings. Current mood: Hopeful

Day # 1 Current mood: Nervous I am grateful for: My grandmother My father My girlfriend Workout: No Cold Shower: Yes Green Tea No Minimalism/Declutter: No Bed before 9PM I will try What went well today: Got done some chores. What didn’t go well today: Spent about an hour mindlessly browsing youtube. What I could have done to make my day better: Need to setup filters. What I will do differently tomorrow: Will set up filters. GameQuitters thoughts: No games today, had 1 game of chess over the board. Thoughts: I feel proud of not giving up on cravings. Sometimes the cravings escape somewhere else, for example excessive eating or drinking alcohol. Current mood: I want to be free ♫

Day #0 Need to get back on track. Checking in at the forum needs to be part of my schedule and not just when I feel like doing it.

Day #11 Mindlessly internet browsing and chess are definitely a problem. Need a filter.

Day #10 First check in. All good. Some light cravings.

Day #9 First check in. Gonna need to draw the line with online chess, only chess Over The Board is allowed.

Day #8 Mindlesly Internet browsing is starting to kick in. Played online chess, which could lead to a relapse

Day #7 First check in. Last night had cravings. Still clean. Second check in. Light cravings. Still clean.

Day 6 First check in. Small cravings. Still clean Second check in. Still clean. I feel a bit down.

Day #5 Still clean. The CGAA meetings have members with several years of abstinence. I noticed a trend, most of them suffered from several addictions, they call them their "primary addiction" and their "secondary addiction". It was interesting to see the variety on the age demographics. Perhaps the meetings fulfill the "social" need some got out of video games. But I would say that listening to other people struggling with the same problem proves to be helpful. Second check in: All good. Still clean.