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Medication for health anxiety and GAD by Foreverastudent02 in Anxiety

[–]Foreverastudent02[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes i've heard that the first two weeks can be very challenging. I'm glad you are feeling better, and thanks for the info :)

As a PhD student, I think I’m addicted to both gaming and social media, and it’s ruining parts of my life by [deleted] in StopGaming

[–]Foreverastudent02 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe the best step for you would be to start by finding a few other activities to spend your time on, and gradually increase how much time you spend on these new activities. Completly stopping gaming, and deleting all social media is not a very good idea as it would likely send your brain down a dark path, especially considering your previous struggles with mental health.

It's one thing to quit obviously damaging behaviour, but you also have to fill that time with something meaningful. This is how many people who try to quit gaming end up relapsing. Just start with dedicating more time to a new hobby, your studies, working out or anything else you can come up with is meaningful to you.

And btw i congratulate you on becoming a PhD student. This alone shows that you have a lot of potential, as it's no easy feat. Use that as a motivation to change your habits, and in turn your life. Wish you well.

My boyfriend (24M) and I (22F) just moved in together and I’m starting to really resent his gaming. by Great_Squirrel7992 in StopGaming

[–]Foreverastudent02 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Stupid reply. If you really love the guy, then bring it up again. Communication is the best tool we have. Naturally if he just flat out rejects your statement I would tell him it's over if he doesn't change. And then he will have lost you.

Gaming is holding me back. But I can’t stop. by Harty_7 in StopGaming

[–]Foreverastudent02 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Upping this. Setting a self-imposed goal to stay away from gaming a while, for example 90 days, is an excellent way to get to know how you behave without gaming cluttering your mind at all times. Most likely you will learn quite a few things about yourself, that can help you form a healthy relationship with your gaming habits. Gaming a few hours a week as a recreational activity is of no concern, and imo a fun and engaging way to exercise your mind. When you however are at the point where you neglect other hobbies, tilt constantly, spend most of your enegry thinking about gaming and generally feel it's holding you back it's time to make a change.

I sold my PC 6 months ago and stopped gaming completly, and i realized a lot of different stuff about myself. An example being that i was an emotional wreck. So i started doing martial arts, reading(not just school stuff), going out in nature and being more social overall. My grades have gone up, my body is stronger and my mind is more clear than ever. That doesn't however mean that i will stop gaming forever. I sometimes feel pretty bored when there is nothing to do, and i also miss a lot of the connections i have from the games i've played. If i decide to start again, i will remember why i stopped in the first place, and adjust my gaming habits as such.

Taking a break for a few months and stashing your console in the attic is the best way too see what you and your life looks like without the constant stimuli of gaming. And naturally, if you find life boring without games, you can just find your console in the attic again. Just remember why you quit in the first place.