Day 1 – Starting fresh

[Bishop]

Decided to finally quit gaming. Today’s been tough, lots of urges, but I made it through. Trying to stay focused and take it one day at a time. Any tips for the first week?

[Amphibian220]

Welcome to game quitters,

have you made a mission statement and weekly plans yet for your recovery?

Are you completing the respawn pack. That is supposed to have useful information for building a recovery plan.

[Yan]

6 hours ago, Bishop said:

Decided to finally quit gaming. Today’s been tough, lots of urges, but I made it through. Trying to stay focused and take it one day at a time. Any tips for the first week?

I've got one tip. Remember why you're doing it. Write down what you want to accomplish. This will keep pulling you in that direction.

Then another thing is to remember that the more you manage to abstain, the more of a habit it becomes, and the less likely you'll be to experience the urge. Right now you're like an addict and your hormones will be screaming to get the dopamine rush. But what will happen if you give in for a month more? A year more? What could you be doing instead? You'll be basically selling your life. Nobody will give you this time back, unless a time machine or eternal life will be invented. I wouldn't count on that...

[qilin387]

Best tips? Keep busy, even if it’s just small tasks. Fill your day with structure, even if it’s just “read for 15 mins” or “go for a walk.” Cravings hit hardest when your mind’s idle.