Time to lock in

[xddbusiness]

Attempt n+1 at quitting games. This time I got it. Not sure yet whether to quit all games or just competitive multiplayer ones. Singleplayer story-driven games are basically as addictive as books for me so I don't really have a problem with those, I think. CS, Valorant, League etc. however are like crack 😄

Edited May 16 by xddbusiness

[xddbusiness]

I guess I forgot to introduce myself. Well, I'm not comfortable sharing my name or location but motivation sure. I am in my early 20s and quitting games because I've been kinda addicted for the past 6 years iirc and feel stuck in life. I'm like a functioning addict, quite succesfull actually in some sense (academically, financially etc.) but still feel quite miserable way too often and use competitive games to cope and consume my ambitions and needs. I would love to achieve something I'm proud of during my lifetime and have more time for new experiences.

Edited May 16 by xddbusiness

[Amphibian220]

welcome to game quitters.

I prefer to go cold turkey on all electronic entertainment for 90 days just to reawaken and see what you want in life. it will be very emotional, and one of the happiest times in your life. You will learn what the younger happier you wants in life.

You can read some journals to see examples of cross addictions. Cross addictions are ways former gamers continue getting fixes from films and less stimulating games.

electronic entertainment is built on pillars of illusions.

One of them is completion or progression- you are being misled that you are progressing in something.

The Second is the illusion of a community, being part of a group. The connections are illusory, you do not have goodwill, loyalty or support of the people in actual life, because the common interest is a harmful one.

the third is the illusion of continuity. When a game is completed, the next game is created by game developers to keep gamers interested. Gamers keep playing iterations of the same game for years.

the main illusion is the illusion of achievement.

Edited May 16 by Amphibian220