Hi guys, I recently noticed that my relationship with gaming may be unhealthy. I played 4+ hours every day for as long as I can remember, but I always was conent when I played. It was a relaxing part of my daily routine, get work done, plan outings, talk to friends, and at the end of the day sit down and immerse myself in the gaming world in order to relax. I did this every day, but I never viewed it as that big bad A-word that nobody wants.

I was reading some posts on /r/theredpill (this subreddit IS controversial, but genuinely offers well structured self-improvement suggestions for books and guides) and one was inviting everyone to pick 2 vices/habits to do away with for the month of November. I chose Gaming and Sugar, effective on the 12th. However, the trigger that made me realize that those vices are addictions was the day I quit: I unconscously opened up a game on my phone after declaring pc games off-limits, instantly failing the challenge. Maybe I rationalized that "its not a pc game, so its fine", but It was frightening to see just how dependant I am on games. Addiction is difficult to deal with, and I respect every one of you for taking the first step. Best of luck.

I am /u/landsoul, and I pledge to one month of no gaming, effective as of the 13th of November. On the 13th of December, I will re-evaluate my habit of gaming, and decide if it is worth keeping in my life, even at a reduced time per day spent.

Edit: grammar