Hello, I have started my 90 day gaming detox exactly 1 year ago. 1 year ago I was so addicted to video games that just leaving my room to go to the bathroom felt really difficult for me mentally. Now, 1 year later after my first post, I have improved mentally (and also physically as I have been working out and eating right). As I write this, I look back to my past self and compare her to who I am now and I think, "wow, those are two completely different people all within 1 year". Not just in terms of lifestyles, but also with personality, values and beliefs, and mood. 

So did I quit video games altogether?

Nope. 🙂

But I am playing at a much healthier and more realistic amount.

Soph

On 2/14/2025 at 11:15 PM, sophsal said:

Hello, I have started my 90 day gaming detox exactly 1 year ago. 1 year ago I was so addicted to video games that just leaving my room to go to the bathroom felt really difficult for me mentally. Now, 1 year later after my first post, I have improved mentally (and also physically as I have been working out and eating right). As I write this, I look back to my past self and compare her to who I am now and I think, "wow, those are two completely different people all within 1 year". Not just in terms of lifestyles, but also with personality, values and beliefs, and mood.  mcdvoice

So did I quit video games altogether?

Nope. 🙂

But I am playing at a much healthier and more realistic amount.

Soph

Hello, @sophsal

That’s honestly an incredible transformation, and what stands out most is not just that you changed your habits—but that you reshaped how you relate to yourself.

The part where you said even leaving your room felt mentally difficult really hits hard, because it shows how deep the struggle was. A lot of people underestimate how powerful that kind of mental barrier can be. The fact that you broke through it and built a healthier routine—physically and mentally—is huge.

I also really respect your honesty about not quitting games completely. It shows maturity. Instead of going all-or-nothing, you found balance, and that’s actually much harder to achieve long-term. Anyone can quit for a while, but learning control and moderation is what really changes your life.

Best Regard,
Max Martin

Edited March 31Mar 31 by max1987martin