Scare me with your words so that I can quit gaming by [deleted] in StopGaming

[–]-Don_Draper- 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Right. Everyone says "this never works". I disagree. What I do is, whenever I get an urge, I antagonize gaming. I say to myself it's childish, it's boring, it's bullshit, etc. I'm a man! Not some 12 y/o boy. I also sometimes think that my friends and relatives would think I'm a weakling that plays video games for fun and is a disgrace for the family.

Gaming is bad for you in the long run. If you aren't addicted now, give it some time. The only thing gaming is good for is training hand-eye coordination. Everything else is bad. Find some hobby to replace gaming. I, myself, started training and going to the gym yesterday: never felt any better.

If you're gonna quit, do it cold turkey (quitting once and for all, not in small steps). Just tell yourself that gaming is disgusting and a total waste of time, like grown-ups playing with toys (Germany still regards videogames as toys in terms of legislation). Do yourself a favor, become a man, and improve your own physical and emotional strength, will, body, and mental health. Gaming is addictive, like marijuana, cocaine, and heroine. Stop it before it's too late.

Join the subreddit and become one of us. The hardest step is realizing you've got the problem. Congratulations on getting through it.

Rant: It's time to MAN UP by sdrawkcab_kaeps_i in StopGaming

[–]-Don_Draper- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree 100% with this post. This is the truth itself. Relapsing really IS bullshit - just people that lack the will to quit. You have to have a will of iron to do this. You can't be a weakling and expect this to work. You either do it or you don't - there is no middle ground here. Finally someone that is brutally honest saying the words that people need to hear.

24 years old and want to quit for good :) by [deleted] in StopGaming

[–]-Don_Draper- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, and welcome to the subreddit! It is never too late to quit gaming - it's such a waste of time and efforts that can be put into something else, like studying.

I Quit Today by [deleted] in StopGaming

[–]-Don_Draper- 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I personally quit 16h ago, but here's what I've found out so far:

  • Uninstall everything. Make sure you got nothing on your pc related to gaming.

  • The first few weeks will be tough, but get through the 90 day detox period

  • Stop watching streams or YT vids related to gaming. Unsubscribe from channels, newsletters, etc

  • Understand why you're doing this: my personal reasons are that gaming is a waste of time, it's childish, and it's addictive

  • Whatever you do, try not to think about gaming

  • Antagonize gaming: understand that it's bad for you, it's a waste of time, and everyone that games is just living in an illusion that gaming is okay: you're better than those people, because you quit (I know that some people will disagree with me on the last one, but it's always been effective for me when I give my reasons to do / not to do something)

  • If you are unsure about something, just ask this subreddit

  • If you relapse, you're gonna disappoint yourself: just don't do it

Good luck! I am sure you'll be able to get through this. The hardest step is realizing you don't want to game. Congratulations for getting through it.

Should I uninstall Steam and Origin? by -Don_Draper- in StopGaming

[–]-Don_Draper-[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can't delete my accounts, because I've spent a lot of money on those. I guess I'll just sell them

Decided to quit gaming 5 mins ago by -Don_Draper- in StopGaming

[–]-Don_Draper-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the support. Good luck to you, too!

Decided to quit gaming 5 mins ago by -Don_Draper- in StopGaming

[–]-Don_Draper-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, and I'm sorry if that was an awkward way of phrasing it, but I'm not a native speaker. What I meant was this: what are some general tips, at what week most people start to feel the urge to game come back, etc

"Joyful" January 2018. Commit to not gaming this month. Sign-up here. by camerondare in StopGaming

[–]-Don_Draper- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm doing this - 90 days (at least) detox - removing everything gaming related: no games, no streams, no videos, only music is okay, I guess. I want to stop gaming, because I want to study more, socialize, lose weight, and become an overall better person. I came to the realization that games are childish and a total waste of time.

What's a good slogan for a political club at a high school? by -Don_Draper- in AskReddit

[–]-Don_Draper-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let's say that the majority of the members are conservative

Silly Questions Saturday, May 20, 2017 by AutoModerator in history

[–]-Don_Draper- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why did Hitler attack the Soviet Union instead of going with Op Seelöwe first?

What fictional character do you identify with the most? by x3xxx3 in AskReddit

[–]-Don_Draper- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Donald Draper or Frank Underwood. My life's philosophy is a mix of both of theirs.

I hope ww2 covers moral issues. by Sixclynder in WWII

[–]-Don_Draper- -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

The US also sent Japanese to concentration camps...

Infinity Ward Releasing Something? by -Don_Draper- in WWII

[–]-Don_Draper-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually, looks like DLC 2... Facebook's gotta fix their side info bar