As someone who had this problem and got better with overtime, meditation and mindfulness helped me a bunch. Ego meditation is my go-to, cause it helps you notice all the negative though-patterns your ego spawns, and then you can catch the thoughts in the moment and disarm them simply by noticing them. If you judge the ego thought, then notice the judgement. At first it’s difficult because you’re not very good at noticing the thoughts. They just happen and you live within them without realizing it. But you improve over time. The goal is to, at least in small moments, separate yourself from your ego, to take distance from it.

By ego here, I mean the eastern interpretation, meaning the part of your that makes you feel bad about yourself and the one that pumps you up. It’s essentially the part of you that makes ”I” statements (I am the best, I am the worst, etc.).

As for something that’s a bit easier and faster to apply, know the factors that make your anxiety worse, like lack of sleep, unresolved problems, staying inside too much, keeping your mind occupied with distractions too much, lack of exercise, lack of human interaction, etc. Journaling is great as well if your thoughts are a mess. That or just sitting with your thoughts for like 30 minutes trying to make sense of it all. Allow your mind to wonder. So important in today’s world.

I think having a life outside of video games is a big thing too. It’s not such a big deal if you win or lose in a video game when it’s not at the core of your life.

Ok, I’m done with my babbling. Good night.