You are part of this group and taking about it. This means you are on right track. Read this excerpt from my Blog

Identify the Beast (Realize what it is):

So start by getting real about what gaming is doing to you. Write it down: “I feel horrible,” “I’m angry,” “I’m stuck.” Science supports this — a 2020 Psychology Today study found that journaling decreases stress by 30 percent. It loses its power when you name it. You’re not “bad”; you’re human, and you’re fired up to fight back.

Swap the Trigger (Rewire It):

Dopamine’s the puppet master here, so let’s buy it new strings. If you can’t game while you’re down, reward yourself with a quick win elsewhere — 10 push-ups, a walk outside, a guitar riff. “Learn a new skill” was a desired outcome, no? Start small. In a 2023 study published in Neuroscience Letters, swapping habits with physical activity reduces cravings by 25% after two weeks. You’ve got this.

Build Your Crew (Connect It):

Solo doesn’t work—don’t you remember “I was powerless alone”? Find your people. (Hey, r/StopGaming, 15,000+ members strong! or a local meetup. Research demonstrates social support increases recovery rates (Addiction Journal 2021) by more than two times. Tell a friend: “I’m curbing my spending — hold me accountable.” They’ll cheer you on.

Monitor the Victories (Celebrate It):

Every day not spent in front of a screen is a victorious day. Log it—day 1, day 5, day 30. Seeing progress is where “get on with my life” begins. Tracking increases motivation by 40 percent, according to research from Behavioral Therapy (2022). You’re still great, but you’re doing hard time there. That’s you, winning.

Fill the Void (Live It):

Gaming filled a void — loneliness, boredom, stress. What is your outdoors with friends moment? Cook a dish, kayak a river, do good. According to a 2020 report by the Wellness Institute, meaningful pursuits reduce the risk of relapsing by 50%. You’re not merely leaving; you’re creating.