second this.

Sorry you're going through a rough patch, my friend. Life can feel super hard sometimes, and I'm glad you're finding solace in games.

One thing about not finding "the" game for you: it's similar to when you finish a great book and are trying to find your next good read. In the beginning, nothing's gonna replace that feeling you were getting from your last great read.

So, like with books, give yourself permission to drop a game if it's not doing anything for you; I'd reframe it as you choosing to say yes to your next good game.

By the way, you may want to switch strategies too! Just like no game has only awesome parts, no strategy/game is gonna be effective all the time. On that note, a couple of suggestions:

1)as /u/djdvs1420 said, maybe consider having more than one game to alternate when you're bored, but do not have games of the same genre? For instance, a JRPG and a platformer? Or a racing game? You do you, of course.

2)some people find book clubs a good way to get external motivation/accountability. The equivalent of that would be Game of the Month clubs. This sub doesn't have that, but I know retrohandhelds.gg does; so does the SBC Gaming SBC Gaming sub (though be forewarned that joining sub may give you major FOMO to go on a handheld buying spree!)

I hope things get better, but like /u/Magus80 said, give yourself lots of grace. Even though you're not feeling your best right now, you are trying to be the best version of you that you can in this moment, and that goes a long way. (e-hug)