DerekMT Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Hello! My name is Derek and I am a video game addict. I am a 27 year old guy who lives in Kansas City. I have played games almost all of my life. Many times in my life I have chosen video games over real world social interaction. Sometimes I enjoy playing games but more and more lately I play them because that is just what I do. Gaming has become part of my identity. I get self conscious when talking with some people because I don't have enough experiences to share that don't involve gaming. I am tired of living my life behind a computer screen. I want to have interesting hobbies and a great story to tell. I want to become a person that I would look up to and on my current path that is not the case. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodvibes Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Good on you Derek for deciding it to be time to put a controller down and do more to better yourself never give up - change starts with you and what you make of it❗ For your reference to help along the way here is ..A welcoming statement In preparation for a 90 day detox and beyond .. First move the consoles & games out of sight so it stays out of mind .. This includes uninstalling them from the computer & devices! .. Once it is done you can move on from there & a lot easier I might add.Getting rid of the games for good enabled me to finish the detox strong, consider that.After that you need to teach yourself how else to spend that free time! Make sure you are eating healthy, getting daily exercise, & proper sleep .. NUTRITION - big minefield of controversy I personally am behind a plant-based diet ..This upcoming documentary backed by Producers Arnold Schwarzenegger & Jackie Chan .. Check it out ✌️ I won't respond in forum to this topic but you are welcome to message me .. Find some hobbies to replace the time gained ..https://gamequitters.com/hobby-tool/Start some kind of journal with pen & paper, online here, or both! ..https://forum.gamequitters.com/index.php?/topic/3160-guidelines-templateshttps://forum.gamequitters.com/index.php?/forum/11-daily-journals/Do consider checking out the Respawn program offered here as well .. For what little cost think about that return on investment! ..Cross-examine other areas in your life you find consuming your time ..Excessive consumption is what leads to the time crippling addictions ..Replace such excessive consumerism by using your free time to create.Our one life, the time that we have is meant for so much more than feeding addictions ..You might not identify as an addict and that is fine ..If you are here for any reason to quit video games that is still a benefit to you❗Thank you for signing up and joining our united cause to make the most of our time --Give this your best and I am sure you will do well Welcome to the forums!! @DerekMT Neil, Ex-Gamer Addict, Gamequitters Member Direct Message Me, Discord Support ChatArticle: How To Quit Playing Video Games Article: Four Reasons We Played Video Games Article: Alternative Activities By Game Genre Article: Why You Should DetoxFind a Video Game Addiction Therapist Download A Gamequitters PodcastRead A Gamequitters Blog ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayden Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Hi @DerekMT welcome to the forum! We are all here to help you to get through your gaming addiction. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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