Hi all!

[bboeger]

How are you?

I'm Bruno, a gamer since I was 10 years old. Games served me as a good escape to deal with abusive parents and alot of bullying in high school. I never stopped until yesterday, on my 31 years old (21 years playing game. The math is scary as hell when you count the hours).

Why I'm quitting? Because I want to do more with my life. I want to build a business. I want to go out more and not be afraid to meet new people. I want to do charity work. I want to live to te fullest and not escaping through the computer screen.

I deleted my steam account. Gave my Blizzard account to a friend. Sold my video game. I've been focusing on learning UX Design, Programming and doing a coach to start a business.

 

This is my first day without video games - the closest I am playing is Duolingo, to learn German.

I'm abnoxious as hell. Can´t sleep. Looks like that's the shit sandwitch I'll have to eat for a while. Hope it's worth the effort and gives the change I am hoping for.

 

Cheers to all suffering the same struggle!

[Cam Adair]

Welcome Bruno! Awesome to have you join us here.

[wookieshark88]

I hear you about the hours.  I probably spent about 50,000 hours of my life on games (2000 hours a year times 25 years).  It's worth it.  I promise.

[AlexTheGrape]

Inspiring story! Glad to see you step up to the challenge

[Kad]

Congrats on the great start!  Here is a vid by Cam on how to deal with Cravings.   Keeping busy was the best thing for me. Good luck to you!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjLmwn_0GWM

[Cam Adair]

Thanks Kad!