JoeFish Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 I've been a pc gamer my entire life, started with runescape when I was 6 and expanded through pretty much every game I know. Playing around 7-8 hours a day and failing pretty much every subject at college I suddenly realised that I couldn't carry on like this, further I realised that I wasn't actually enjoying the games. They had just become as necessary as breathing. I would come home and turn my pc on and play hours of csgo and league and come offline in the early hours of the morning angry and unhappy, I hated it but I couldn't stop. I haven't always been like this only the past year or so but it happened before I realised. A week ago I realised that I hf a problem and googled how to quit video games. Cam came up and I watched all his videos and since then I haven't played a single game. I'm now 4 days into my detox and still going strong but I'm having a few troubles with boredom. I know cam has made a lot of videos on this topic but I just can't shift it, I don't know what hobbies I could take up as I don't have the money or resources as it's all been invested into gaming.
Cam Adair Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 Welcome to the forum! Great to have you with us. Congrats on 4 days so far, that's awesome. For boredom, take it one hour at a time. There are a ton of hobbies you can choose, but don't worry too much about how much you enjoy them - that will pass. Tons of FREE hobbies, don't settle for mediocrity.
WorkInProgress Posted January 17, 2017 Posted January 17, 2017 Welcome and congratulations. Some things you coudl start right away wiht jsut a Computer would be programming and reading. Maybe use "the flinch" as a starting point it is free, short and interestin. Writing ehre in a Journal can help too because you'll get immediate Feedback and help with your Problems. Bodyweight Training is also a great Hobby which doesn't Need much(or any) Money to do. Here is a nice Routine with a lot of exercises explained: https://www.reddit.com/r/bodyweightfitness/wiki/kb/recommended_routineAnother more relaxing activcitity is to lsiten to Podcasts for example the Tim Ferris Show. Check out his interview wiht http://podbay.fm/show/863897795/e/1422871868?autostart=1
Reno F Posted January 17, 2017 Posted January 17, 2017 Welcome, Joe!Keep on trying new things even if they seem boring at first. It is important to keep opening doors and seeing what on the other side.
Reloaded Posted January 18, 2017 Posted January 18, 2017 You've joined a great and supportive community here. The first few days are rough (you and I are pretty much quitting at the same time FYI). My second day was spent in bed but it will get better. Reading inspiring books and journaling has helped me a lot so far.
JoeFish Posted January 31, 2017 Author Posted January 31, 2017 Thanks guys these tips help alot, im now on day 17 and still going strong. Its so much easier now and i think im going to stop forever.
Cam Adair Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 Thanks guys these tips help alot, im now on day 17 and still going strong. Its so much easier now and i think im going to stop forever. Congrats Joe!
JoeFish Posted March 5, 2017 Author Posted March 5, 2017 Just a bit of a catch up of how the detox is going. I'm now 51 days into my detox and i cant even describe how much my life has changed. I no longer feel such compulsion towards gaming, previously there wouldn't be a minute go by without me thinking about gaming but now i can focus more on my school work and other hobbies. My school grades have gone up significantly which has improved my relationship with my parents, I have gained many new friends just from talking to new people which used to scare me a lot (I'm assuming game induced anxiety because i see no other reason for it going away) and finally decided to improve at my favourite sport - rock climbing. I used to hate going climbing and i only went once a week to please my parents enough that they would let me play video games but when i quit video games i it became ten times more fun. I used to hate it because it parted me from my time playing video games not because i didn't enjoy the sport. So, when i quit video games i re-found my love for climbing! I now go 4 times a week and i train at the gym for it another 2 times a week. I have joined the North-West UK climbing team which represent the North-West at national tournaments and i am going to audition for the UK national team next Saturday!! I feel like I've really found my calling in life and it all started when i quit video games.I want to thank everyone who has helped me on my journey and while i know my detox isn't over yet, I no longer have need of a detox. I'm quitting for life. -JoeFish-
JoeFish Posted March 5, 2017 Author Posted March 5, 2017 Thanks @camadair. You have literally been a lifesaver for me I can't thank you enough! Just keep doing what you doing, the world needs more people like you!
Dolocorp Posted March 7, 2017 Posted March 7, 2017 Thanks for the update Joe - really glad that you've found your passion. You're a great inspiration.
JoeFish Posted March 12, 2017 Author Posted March 12, 2017 Thanks for all the support from you guys! This community has been great!!
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