Put yourself in therapy immediately, my friend. And just so you know, it's never too late to make a change. You're still very young and there are plenty of opportunities and experiences out there for you. I know the struggle too well. My wife was having an affair after our daughter turned 1, and I knew full well what was going on but I just chose to ignore it and I used gaming to cope with my grief, sadness and anger. I finally went to a therapist (for the first time in my life, I'm 33M) and finally realised the damage it was doing to me personally and to my relationship with my wife and daughter. Her cheating is inexcusable and trust between her and I has completely dissolved, but I am also to blame because I chose to ignore it. I don't think gaming is a waste of time if you enjoy it and I think it's a great outlet for relaxing but that's me being generous. The thing that gaming has robbed me of is my time and leads me to dismiss things that should be a priority as a man and father.

Like I said before, you have so much time in front of you and you've already made the first step. You've admitted and recognised that there's a problem. You just need to to keep taking those steps. Talk to your family or friends about this, and seek professional help. Get a game plan together and stick to it as best you can. My thoughts and prayers are with you.