So, I used to be a hardcore gamer back in the day. I used to be a competitive CS gamer and, later, I got really into world of warcraft, where I used to raid every night and spend all my free time.
Some years ago, I was able to quit playing videogames, managed to get a really good job that allowed me to have a very confortable financial life, got married and have a 6 year old daughter. I think I can say I'm doing good. Sometimes, like a few weeks ago, I relapse and try to play again, with some moderation, but I always end up having to quit because it is getting out of control. Last thursday I quit from diablo immortal and am feeling some of the drawback effects. Hard to be interested on other stuff, getting angry really easy and feeling depressed.
What I wanted to ask you all about was about switching from one addiction to another. When I first quit videogames I focused on being more social and getting a girlfriend. After I managed to do that, I started spending all my time studying to get a good job. After that, my focus was on my job and reading. I feel like I can't enjoy something unless I obsess about it, and when I get a big drawback on that obssession, I end up thinking about games again as a way to deal with my frustrations.
Anyone else feels like you are just constantly switching from one addiction to another?
Do you ever feel like you switche from one addiction to another?
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So, I used to be a hardcore gamer back in the day. I used to be a competitive CS gamer and, later, I got really into world of warcraft, where I used to raid every night and spend all my free time.
Some years ago, I was able to quit playing videogames, managed to get a really good job that allowed me to have a very confortable financial life, got married and have a 6 year old daughter. I think I can say I'm doing good. Sometimes, like a few weeks ago, I relapse and try to play again, with some moderation, but I always end up having to quit because it is getting out of control. Last thursday I quit from diablo immortal and am feeling some of the drawback effects. Hard to be interested on other stuff, getting angry really easy and feeling depressed.
What I wanted to ask you all about was about switching from one addiction to another. When I first quit videogames I focused on being more social and getting a girlfriend. After I managed to do that, I started spending all my time studying to get a good job. After that, my focus was on my job and reading. I feel like I can't enjoy something unless I obsess about it, and when I get a big drawback on that obssession, I end up thinking about games again as a way to deal with my frustrations.
Anyone else feels like you are just constantly switching from one addiction to another?