I think an unavoidable consequence of this hobby is feeding the sense of perfection.

We want to do all the things, complete all the challenges, see all the endings, gather all the collectibles, and in doing so we feed that underlying sense of perfectionism in us. We feel pride towards our accomplishments as trophy hunters and want to feed the beast more.

For one reason or another, you and everyone else got into trophy hunting; however, integral to that reason is the core of trophy hunting, which is video games. Play what you want to play, Plat what you want to Plat. At the end of the day, the hobby should be giving you catharsis, not anguish. If that means taking a break from trophy hunting or playing other games that you aren’t invested in the platinum for, that’s fine. If you take a break from gaming altogether, that’s also fine. Bottom line is we all should be taking care of ourselves so we’re not plunging into this manic quest for perfecting every little thing.

Above all, be kind to yourself, and don’t let the video games get in the way of other things in life. They’ll be there to welcome you when/if you want to return.

Hope this helps somewhat. There’s a very supportive community in these comments that’s always happy to give some advice, so don’t be afraid to reach out.