none239 Posted March 16, 2017 Author Share Posted March 16, 2017 Day 59Ok I'm sure I'm just addicted to youtube now instead of video games. I feel the same way about it as I did the video games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
none239 Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share Posted March 18, 2017 (edited) Day 61Been reading up on how to start an online business, save money, business ideas, ect. Having a lot of trouble with analysis I feel pretty terrible right now. the past few days have been filled with very high highs and very low lows. But throughout it all I have not had any irresistible craving for games. I want to play games but it's optional. I don't have to play them. I'm pretty proud of myself for that. Today make 45 days of no games. I just came to a realization. Dealing with life long depression is a lot of work. But I've been battling my faniacal problems. I'm still programming and I have not relapsed into gaming again. I've really been beating myself up for doing a good job. That's something I need to look out for. Edited March 18, 2017 by none239 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuminousBean Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 45 days is impressive, keep it up. It seems like you are doing a good job of tracking your time, which helps inform your decisions. That is the essence of improvement. Are you keeping track of what you are grateful for anywhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
none239 Posted March 22, 2017 Author Share Posted March 22, 2017 Day 62Had unsually strong urge to game triggered by youtube. But not nearly as bad as it was in the past. I'm doing a better job of monitoring youtube time. 45 days is impressive, keep it up. It seems like you are doing a good job of tracking your time, which helps inform your decisions. That is the essence of improvement. Are you keeping track of what you are grateful for anywhere? I have not. This may not be a bad idea.Day 65 Been doing a LOT of study on forming an online business, and I took a few, shaky, baby steps. I noticed that my depression has dropped of tremendously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
none239 Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 Day 67Did a lot more research and I'm very close to coming up with a solid business plan. I'm feeling pretty proud.I realized that I may not be able to go back into gaming, even in moderation, since this would take critical time away from the business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcupunctureFTW Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Third time is the charm... or whatever time it needs to be! Keep at it. For me it was the eighth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
none239 Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share Posted March 30, 2017 Day 71One of the things I've been agonizing over for the past 6 months was my decision to quit my job. I'm trying to get my startup out of the mud now.I just found out that the company I used to work for has just been bought out, and I would have lost my job in the merger.I kind of knew, ok I was absolutely positive, that this would happen soon. We had a layoff, followed by constant threats of layoffs, and the heads of the company kept making outrageous price cutting demands. I feel a lot better about quitting. It led me to realize that I needed to quit gaming. And it made me realize the importance of having control over my income. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
none239 Posted April 1, 2017 Author Share Posted April 1, 2017 (edited) Day 73I made took the first steps in getting my online business going. I have never been so proud of myself in my life. I feel like the lessons I learned from quitting games and my long term depression has thought me valuable lessons that have put me on the path I'm on.57 Days no games Edited April 1, 2017 by none239 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
none239 Posted April 5, 2017 Author Share Posted April 5, 2017 Day 77Have been working full steam on the business. I saw a farming game that I would have been interested in, in the past, but it seems like the game is a huge waste of time now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
none239 Posted April 8, 2017 Author Share Posted April 8, 2017 Day 80I'm really proud of myself for pacing myself properly with the business.60 Days no games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
none239 Posted April 15, 2017 Author Share Posted April 15, 2017 Not a lot to add. This is a good thing though business is starting to pick up.67 Days no games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
none239 Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 Starting to make plans for post 90 day gaming. Need to come up with other activities besides game 72 Days no games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
none239 Posted April 24, 2017 Author Share Posted April 24, 2017 My new business made it's first 2 sales today. The dream is real. Quitting games has changed the way I look at the world.76 Days no games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam Adair Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 My new business made it's first 2 sales today. The dream is real. Quitting games has changed the way I look at the world.76 Days no gamesCongrats!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
none239 Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 My new business made it's first 2 sales today. The dream is real. Quitting games has changed the way I look at the world.76 Days no gamesCongrats!!Make that 3 sales!Day 78Went and visited people at old job. The company got bought out and they all expect to be fired in a few months. Ouch. I really dodged a bullet by leaving. A old friend of mine asked me what game I was playing. I lied and told him I was playing a game that came out over a year ago. I think he was skeptical. Had a long talk with my mother about the way things are going and our ongoing family struggles. She is fully supportive of my endeavor. She also asked about the games and I told her that I'm taking a break from gaming to work on business. Someday I will tell her the whole story about the addiction part but for now I don't want her to worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
none239 Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share Posted April 30, 2017 Day 82 Almost at the end of the full 90 day detox. I've learned a lot and I'll probably make a proper post about the experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2 Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Wow... Eighty two days??? I'm looking forward to read the post at the end of your 90 day detox.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
none239 Posted May 4, 2017 Author Share Posted May 4, 2017 Day 855 more days! Business is getting better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30_yrs_of_gaming Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 You're an inspiration to the rest of us! Keep it up! Good job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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