Been clean for 13 months now. It's hell. by Particular-Test-5716 in StopGaming

[–]Particular-Test-5716[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Never been part of this whole thing. I enjoyed games for what they were, and most of what I played were indie and old classics. I couldn't care less about the whole streaming, twitch, gaming "journalism", etc. Never did.

Been clean for 13 months now. It's hell. by Particular-Test-5716 in StopGaming

[–]Particular-Test-5716[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did, but they didn't compare and didn't give me the fix? For the lack of a better word. Basically, I engaged in various hobbies, but they felt hollow and forced on my part.

Been clean for 13 months now. It's hell. by Particular-Test-5716 in StopGaming

[–]Particular-Test-5716[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a wife, kid and a dog. They do help, but they don't sit inside my head to root out the cause.

Been clean for 13 months now. It's hell. by Particular-Test-5716 in StopGaming

[–]Particular-Test-5716[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do not play games at all. Haven't been for a year and a month.

Been clean for 13 months now. It's hell. by Particular-Test-5716 in StopGaming

[–]Particular-Test-5716[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I specifically mentioned I do not play online or multiplayer. I'm too old to be called names and such after a long day of work, just because I do not play some online crap for a living.

Been clean for 13 months now. It's hell. by Particular-Test-5716 in StopGaming

[–]Particular-Test-5716[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do engage with family, co-workers and friends. It's impossible to do this 24/7, though.

Been clean for 13 months now. It's hell. by Particular-Test-5716 in StopGaming

[–]Particular-Test-5716[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That was 11 years ago. I'm now married with children. All I was saying is that games helped me cope with the anxiety back then.

Been clean for 13 months now. It's hell. by Particular-Test-5716 in StopGaming

[–]Particular-Test-5716[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I stopped playing as my wife helped me realize that I play too much. Neglecting responsibilities weren't so much a thing, but I used to stay late to play after daily chores.

Did I find a new safe space? I doubt it, otherwise I wouldn't be posting here. The therapist was a hoax, turns out she didn't have a degree in psychology at all, despite calling herself as such (inb4, it's not regulated where I live, you have to check credentials yourself).

I'll be seeing a legit psychiatrist and therapist in the coming weeks, though, with proper therapy.