Addicted to gaming

[FallentoReason]

At one stage I also couldn't get enough of games. I'm trying to think of how I overcame it... It was so effective that the other day I sat down to play Dead Island (which I haven't touched for over a year) just to chill for a bit and I couldn't even last 15 min. The entire time I was forcing myself to want to play for some relaxation.

I think I just honestly asked myself what gaming was achieving. Sure, you can level up and get that shiny new sword or you can find out how the story line progresses, but when you press the off button it's back to what really matters: reality. That time spent had no benefits to my life in any way, shape or form. I asked myself what stuff I wanted to achieve in real life and then everytime I sat down to play I would first think if it would get me closer to my goals in real life. Obviously the answer is 'no'.

I think it could have been something along those lines. As I said, I tried playing Dead Island just the other day and I happened to level up, but I thought 'so what'? Rewards in games are pointless! It's way better to take that time and spend it gymming some more, for example.