7 Things to Expect After You Quit Gaming

Quitting video games changed my life. In this video I share the seven things you should expect after you quit playing video games. These are the seven things that can cause us to relapse if we're not aware of them, so it's best to prepare beforehand and know how to respond when they occur.
I also share the three steps you should take if one of them does. I hope this helps and if it does, make sure you hit “thumbs up” and connect with us below.
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[@turtlegoon5803]

Quit gaming, Go to the gym, Better diet, Study more........Wish me luck 😵

[@GameQuitters]

Good luck!

[@redpanda7967]

How’d it go?

[@kathrynsmith3417]

Hope all worked out OK for you. Good balanced diet, exercise, being moderate, having face time with people.

[@robinhil3476]

@@kathrynsmith3417 He died of a drug overdose because life was boring without gaming

[@kathrynsmith3417]

@@robinhil3476 That's sad news.

[@SpencerLowe-kg4rg]

I quit 3 and a half years ago unintentionally at 15. Ever since then and now I never touched or played video games. Also I grew and learned alot. I'm 19 now.

[@GameQuitters]

Way to go!

[@WarGuardia]

Not soon, quit now. ;) Change now, don't stall it!

[@kaproskarleto5136]

You're 22 now

[@Y54F]

I’m 15 now I’m just so bored of gaming I stopped enjoying just before I turned 15 and I thought it was the games that I was playing that bore me so I went back to playing old games but it don’t feel the same, I honestly think I’m going to stop just ain’t enjoying life at the moment.

[@blackink4554]

Starting a new leaf Uninstalled every game that I had. And starting to put schedules per day. This is going to be a leap of faith

[@GameQuitters]

you've got this one day at a time

[@anshulsrivastava4092]

hows is life going on ? i am one of the aspiring quitters

[@Meroveck]

I like and appreciate your videos. You are not condescendingly telling everyone to stop playing video games. You are not pointing down at people who play. You are saying that there is a whole world out there to see and experience that excessive gaming can steal from us! We're being robbed of natural dopamine-releasing activities. All things in moderation, but for those who become addicted it's far better to walk away! Replace with healthy activities rather than punish. Good video. I've already quit all of my vices--caffeine, internet browsing, facebook, I started reading--just need to move on from video games!

[@GameQuitters]

Glad you like them.

[@giannihenson8253]

The Holy Templar is here, DEUS VULT

[@destroyerinazuma96]

Wish I could quit social media but I legit need it for my job..

[@mroblivion8061]

After 15 years of everyday 12-16 hours of gaming ,I decided to stop it. I have been going to the gym 2 years now and since covid came I went back to gaming. It's been 5 days since I stopped and I wish I had never started from the first place. Good luck to anyone else still trying to quit.

[@slow_fobra]

I haven’t played video games for almost 5 months now. Been addicted since I was 5 and am currently 20. Over the course, I’ve picked up different hobbies: skating, boxing, and photography. I’ve also been a lot more active (Got quite lean actually) and often socialize a lot. Greatest decision I’ve ever made.

[@GameQuitters]

way to go!

[@jujuraffe3732]

Jose Ariota congratulations

[@MrRushSkies]

Quit Gaming, Nofap, Workout and Diet. Let's do this!

[@GameQuitters]

Let's go!!

[@1234marcis]

how its going? after 2weeks

[@nachisuper]

How's it going? After 1 month. You got this bro!!!

[@pehdfms8621]

Going to do this too, I feel like games aren't even fun anymore, it's just more fun than anything else, which is really sad.

[@afrogum3177]

Pedro Henrique Right! I'm going to quit all my games and go to the gym Friday. ( I say this ALL the time but I want to be fit next year anyway)

[@Ben-pk4cv]

1. You will have tough days 2. It will be like a wave. 3. It might take more time. 4. Urges and Cravings 5. Friends may be mad 6. Bored Sometimes 7. Maybe relapse

[@GameQuitters]

thanks!

[@FlorianUlrich]

So I am on Day 4 of the Game Quitters Challenge, and I find purpose is a very important concept. I think cravings can actually come from a desire for purpose, and games or whatever addiction you had before give you that "fake" sense of purpose. Now, once you start searching for a new purpose, you don't see immediate results with your new activities, so you start doubting if you are on the right path. But knowing all you really crave is purpose and meaning, you realize that you might as well do something cool and lasting instead of chasing a "fake" purpose from Games (or whatever else it was you want to get away from).

[@GameQuitters]

+Florian Ulrich Yes, you are absolutely correct! :)

[@iwasanMBTInerd]

Games just feel like a waste of time for me now. I work in a game store and had this epiphany. The gaming community it pretty toxic, especially the console war fanboys or the gamers who act like entitled babies. Most of my friends and co workers spend all day playing games. There is nothing I have against them personally, but I was recently playing a Zelda marathon, and I love that series, but I have not been feeling it anymore. Breathe of the Wild took 260 hours and over $400 with those stupid amiibo the completionist in me wanted to attain. It was a great experience but it wasn't worth ALL of that in hindsight. I no longer resonate with my friends or coworkers who play games all day. I never was as addicted as them, but now I am even less so. I just feel like games are an overpriced way for you to waste you own time and creativity. If I want to escape, I can write a book, imagine, or make KZbin videos. I can channel that creative energy into a physical manifestation of something productive, instead of living in someone else's creative world. Also, I don't see how someone could relapse if they actually sell their games. Saying "I quit gaming" but still owning game systems and games is like an alcoholic saying "I don't drink anymore" but have liters of it in the basement fridge or bar. Just sell everything and you won't relapse. I know it is hard because many of these games we grew up with. My childhood wouldn't have been the same without Mario, so my house without Mario, aside from a plushie, might feel a little sad. There is also the fear of "What if I want to game again someday?" But if you really want to play a certain game so bad, just buy the system and the handful of games again. Honestly though, I have just felt my intuition telling me to leave it all for good. I cried at the thought of giving away my childhood and the thousands of wasted hours, but those games need to go too.

[@GameQuitters]

Hey Isaac well said. Completely agree.

[@BlazeHazey]

@Trevor Honeyman right

[@verseciousgaming8155]

i have had a problem all my life, when i get bored i just feel like gaming when i try to study all i think is about gaming even when i try not to think about it i just cant stop

[@GameQuitters]

Definitely a good idea to stop for 90 days at least. Come join us on the forum and you'll find a lot of extra support: forum.gamequitters.com

[@kobayashi2994]

You're doing god's work.

[@GameQuitters]

thank you :)

[@lemau8458]

God is not real. Anyone who thinks otherwise is a retard

[@meowth8050]

@@lemau8458 no one asked for your opinion. Why cant you mind your business? U butthurt about someting? Not everyones relationship with religion and god is the same as your experience

[@lemau8458]

@@meowth8050 Because god isn't real dumbass

[@meowth8050]

@@lemau8458 okay mate you should still respect people because everyone is gonna have different beliefs and views in life. Doesnt mean you have to call people out all the time. U keep likeing ur own comments loser

[@youngsir.tc_GW_VS]

Got game magazine thrown it away. Also refuse to see any news. KZbin becoming aggravating with gaming. Gaming feels dull/fun from today had 4 day break before. Happiness come from creating art, talking clowning with friends family exercising skateboarding etc

[@GameQuitters]

Good job continuing to take action brother!

[@blownsfn3282]

I really need help with this I'm slowly losing time with my family and I feel horrible I don't feel happy anymore

[@GameQuitters]

How can I help?

[@stringpuppet3626]

ditch the games, sell your console of pc if you have too. dont end up with regrets after your family members pass and your kids grow old, life with games will become normal bro. so dont worry.

[@noahhardie8041]

I don’t want to quit gaming, I love it, but I understand it’s getting in the way of my schoolwork and my grades have been dropping a bit since I started playing.

[@kathrynsmith3417]

How are you getting along Juice Moose? Hope you've been able to advance in your school work.

[@billygilmusic5072]

wow I'm 20, and I understand you quitted at 20 too. I'm so decided to quit gaming now that I know I'm not the only one struggling with this addiction. I need more time to devote to music (I'm a musician I've been playing piano since I was 6 and I'm at college rn) and I also need to hit the gym and read books. This whole Game Quitters thing has saved my life. Thank you so much dude!

[@GameQuitters]

So happy it's helping you!

[@gregoryj.stgermain4729]

Thank you, Cam. I have been struggling with video game addiction for at least a couple of years now. I have tried to quit in the past only to return in a more intense way. Your website and your videos have helped me answer the eternal question that I had, which was whether or not I was truly addicted. I realized that I am and that I have poured the time and effort into video games that I wish I had poured into learning new things and bettering myself. These videos are a great help. I got rid of my steam account and sold all my handheld games today. This is day 3 of being a gamequitter and so far I have begun to read more, philosophy especially, and am beginning to recognize more and more things that I am interested in. However, I am still struggling to get myself to read at some points and there are times where I still feel as though I am searching for other meaningful things to do. I suppose that I will find those things in time, especially with school right around the corner. I just wanted to say that I really appreciate what you are doing to help us and make the addiction feel legitimized. Your actions inspire me.

[@GameQuitters]

Hey Gregory! Thanks for commenting. It takes a few weeks for your brain to re-calibrate so be patient. Try to read in 30 minutes blocks with a NON-DIGITAL break in between (like a walk, getting some tea, some fresh air, etc.) Also the forum will help you a lot: forum.gamequitters.com/

[@riversart2030]

I decided I'm going to quit playing video games and focus on my goal of being an artist. Even though I love video games, I spend way too much time playing them, putting everything else on the back-burner. I don't even play online games but it doesn't matter. I am addicted regardless. I have played so many games and while there are still so many more I have never played that I would like to play (plus new games coming out all the time), I ultimately decided that focusing on my goals is more important to me. Life is short which is why I feel that I need to prioritize. Also, I'm not really the kind of person who can just do something in moderation, it's sort of all or nothing with me. Anyway, thanks for the videos, they have helped me.

[@GameQuitters]

Keep me posted on your progress - I imagine you'll find it's a great decision you will look back on and be glad you did it over time. Hang in there some days are harder than others.

[@jayquan4014]

I ready to quit there boring and take time away with me being with my family

[@GameQuitters]

good job!

[@mochamp4353]

I've played Destiny 2 at the highest level for the last 7 years. I have over 8000 hours on the game over that time. I have spent a lot lot lot of time playing this game meeting a large variety of people. All of which i have never met in person. I've hit a point where I do not wish to play this game or any game similar to it much at all anymore. I feel like I have so much to offer this world and wasting it all in front of a screen is just not it anymore. Covid has really forced us into our comfort zones and Im just ready to move on and live my life.

[@CityLimitsPK]

Hey Cam, it's definitely been a rough time for me these past few days (family member passing away) and I almost relapsed. I was so close. It almost felt like an inevitable force trying to pull me back into gaming, it's quite scary honestly. Anyhow I luckily found myself getting distracted through youtube for hours, watching beat boxing videos for oZealous and I decided to close Steam. Now today you upload this video, reminding me even more why I don't want to go back to games, so thank you!! P.S. using your 60 Hobby ideas I have came up with these 4 hobbies I will start pursuing: Beatboxing (for the instrument), learning to write cursive, poetry, and (instead of becoming a collector) becoming a minimalist. so thanks for that too!

[@GameQuitters]

+CityLimitsPK Hey! Thanks for watching. Sorry to hear about your family member passing away. Those hobbies all sound great. I'm excited to hear another update from you soon. Keep going, I'm proud of you. :)

[@centauria9122]

With lots of videos searching for ways how to stop or reduce the amount of gaming, I think I might just stop playing them now. And it's really tempting to delete all my games like No Man's Sky, Destiny 2, Minecraft, Star Wars BF2, etc. But I did delete all of them a day ago, and feel like craving to play one of them now, but I've been playing a lot of video games since 2008. It's getting in the way of things I truly wanted to do, and that gaming IS really addicting if you're not careful with your time, and gained very little to no benefit from them. Now I just need to replace those bad habits with a skill or learn Spanish, play a sport or something I might just do. :) Thanks for the video.

[@evm6838]

I am taking the steps and selling my consoles . I need to focus on school and I feel like gaming has taken alot from me.

[@GameQuitters]

let's go!

[@GruffEvans]

I completely agree I’m going into 8th grade and I want a fun and also successful life so quitting is my main focus right now

[@elitecoder955]

Time is slower now , I live moment by moment. It was a good decision to quit for me

[@Junokaii]

Something we need to acknowledge is life stressers that contribute to gaming addiction. If it didn't start that way, I'm sure at some point it might end up that way. Bad home life, other addictions (alcohol, drugs, etc), turbulent family and friends, low self esteem, etc and how all that can be reason to play games and distract yourself from the things not up to par in your life.

[@GameQuitters]

yes they do

[@melea1737]

How to quit gaming: Get to college or mid 20's. Get a girlfriend or boyfriend Go to work. Cook dinner. Clean up or something. Work out. You now can respect games for the brief safe haven from reality they provide, since you only have an hour left of your day left. Moderation is key.

[@GameQuitters]

+Austen Mele great plan!

[@ismaeel747]

+MotherFuckah Jones -the girlfriend bit I tick the rest, I still found myself playing games, but the worst part is I played until late at night along with my friends, you would be surprised how many people who are at uni still binge game at night even though they have work to do the next day, (being a chemistry student sometimes quite dangerous work if you aren't alert). They don't particularly want to, it's just they loose track of time or suffer from the "one more level syndrome". I personally needed to get away from them as they prevented me doing the other things I like in the short free time periods I have and they kept me up until late. Yes I acknowledge some people can play in moderation but others no matter how hard they try really struggle with that.

[@kathrynsmith3417]

Truth James! Hope the goals you set for yourself, some of them worked for you.

[@kathrynsmith3417]

@@ismaeel747 I notice it when I was in my 20s yrs, being able to do things into the nite, & then be able to recover the next day, or in my next sleep. "Burning the candle at both ends" I did that with my job, taking classes at nite, going to clubs on Fri & Sat nite, & dating. When I reached 30 yrs "something" happened. I would come home from work feeling so exhausted I wanted to climb into bed & sleep. Too tired to make meals. Lost concentration at work. Memory problems. It was addiction I had to all the good attention from men, excitement at the clubs, love of dancing, staying up too late at nite. I became sick. Doctor diagnosed me with extreme exhaustion, allergy to alcohol, basically I was killing myself to be PERFECT in every one's eyes. Had to give it up, really tough, took long time for my health to come back. Yes, I had lost track of myself in running a treadmill of popularity. Getting off that vicious addictive cycle saved me.

[@jacquesdelyons3516]

I find the illusion of that instant reward to be the hardest thing to break. That sense that you can repetitively immerse yourself in a world where the results, positive or negative, are predetermined and so even if or when you fail, you know the exact way to change those negative results into positive ones. This leads to more and more time spent playing video games because the more you play and detach from the people or objects around you, the more you need that reliable stimulus to give you a sense of purpose. Good that channels like this are addressing and decompressing what is a complicated and serious issue for a lot of young people; especially young people who may be more introverted and prefer to spend time by themselves.

[@GameQuitters]

exactly

[@copodenieve3666]

I quit games, once, it felt like shit, and I lost touch with my friends, now, I was bored and more stressed out. Now, I think differently, dont stop doing something you enjoy, just limit your time. Im a gamer, i've been a gamer my whole life, but now I only play 1-2 hours a day. Its much better this way, if you like it, don't quit, just control yourself.

[@GameQuitters]

If you can limit your time that's good :)

[@Jdb63]

😬

[@sanctuaryspeed9348]

Thank you so much for helping me stop gaming! I now actually enjoy going outside 😂 its true

[@GameQuitters]

So awesome! Great job :)

[@MaxDamage1984]

Today's games are just all created to entice you to spend as much money as possible and to give them all your free time. It's a vicious downwards spiral if it gets a hold of you. I'm 35 now and I've been addicted for decades. I have social anxiety, low self esteem and I pretty much feel ashamed about myself and my life all the time. It has prevented me from finding a girlfriend and from beeing happy in life. I realize now that the only way I'll ever be able to become happy is if I become a confident person. I'll never become that if I continue playing video games and watching KZbin videos all day. Whether it's brushing my teeth more often, meditating, going for a hike, etc... I need to do everything I can to become as confident as I can be. Finally I'm determined to change. One step at a time.

[@GameQuitters]

You've got this buddy!

[@doisa1337]

It's been 17 days and I'm craving stimulation. I won't give up though.

[@nvoi3907]

You still not playing ?

[@doisa1337]

@@nvoi3907 nah fam, playing 15 hours a day

[@doisa1337]

Damn, it's been almost 2 years since this post of mine, I wasn't even doing bad back then, now I'm just a video game junkie and I don't even care at this point. I just wanna escape reality, lose my mind, lose my sanity.

[@bobjames2891]

Great video! I was addicted to a game called League of Legends for a couple years. I decided to quit last summer. And I can't tell you how much improvements I've seen in my life. But even after all the time it took from my life, I glad I played video games. I felt like it help make me who I am today. I feel like people that have gone through addictions are the most down to earth people, they understand the struggles and hardships of other people. Like you :D

[@GameQuitters]

Great job Ryan!

[@modusaparandi8239]

September 2014 I had stopped playing video games for religious reasons I threw away all my consoles and basically neutered my Pc and had no problems no relapses till this holiday season.All of a sudden I was going through intense cravings on a large scale. I bought an Xbox one setup but didn't play it. I prayed to God I fasted for 2 days then finally I got the courage to throw in the trash.then I went back in the trash to see if it was there this morning but it was already gone.thank God.it made me realize that this will be a battle that will go on forever

[@GameQuitters]

+modus aparandi Hey! Thanks for watching. Over time you can get a lot better. If you're struggling watch the videos I have and check out Respawn, it has steps you can take that will help a lot: gamequitters.com/respawn

[@phillips.collectibles]

Thanks my bro! Today is day 1.

[@GameQuitters]

You got this!

[@heldervale8885]

I'm actually considreing this, i see that videogames are really time consuming, which is the main draw back i see from them.

[@GameQuitters]

exactly. it's not that they are "good" or "bad"... but the return on the time invested is pretty poor overall.

[@heldervale8885]

Well, first day, i'm really bored and actually did a lot of other stuff like my chores on the house ( i'm 17) and reading a lot, which i don't usually do :)

[@GameQuitters]

good! boredom is normal and it will pass. Make sure you apply the advice in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5imZXeDZqqNa6M

[@Jaisha26]

Married 13 years. Found inappropriate things on his phone. These same things are accessible through his console. I asked him to quit gaming. He's gamed for most of his life, especially during childhood trauma. He packed it up and tonight, told me he was miserable. I've been watching your channel. This entire process is so hard on everyone. He didn't want to quit, but did bc he loves me. I'm just not sure how this will end. Anyway, thank you for your content.

[@filipsemancak2705]

Thank you for making this video.

[@GameQuitters]

Thanks Filip!

[@Apodeipnon]

This is actually a pretty strong video, lots of great advice

[@GameQuitters]

thanks

[@clawscrab3497]

I don't have any gamer friends. I don't count random strangers who add me in an online games as friends because i've never met them in person and never will, but if your friends don't understand your need to quit then you it might make you wonder if they are your true friends or not. My friends have been really supportive of me doing this. And as for relieving boredom, I have plenty of movies and tv shows to watch, as well as opportunities to go outside due to the lockdown here no longer being in place.

[@-recoilbear-2576]

Going to quit gaming for my school, now when we got holidays i play around 6-12 hours a day which is way way way too much, and also i go to sleep around 4 am only because of video games and then im tired for the rest of the day. I have this game called csgo i uninstalled it but im thinking if im falling back in and starting to play it again? Thanks for the video.

[@GameQuitters]

This is the right decision. You've got this :)

[@-recoilbear-2576]

@Demscout now im playing 10 hours a day but i go to the gym and im doing well in school

[@bloodwatch]

I’ve experienced all seven of these things! Very very true. Thank you for telling us that we CAN do these things. That’s very helpful. Thanks man! Much love.

[@GameQuitters]

Glad you found it helpful :)

[@mjylove2]

the words, the language you use is so clear. I like that as a foreigner who find this subject interesting. thx for good video. It really helps me.

[@GameQuitters]

Thanks for commenting!

[@richardmorgan9594]

The best thing i got from quitting video games is how my natural sleep returned! I get tired and ready for bed at around 9pm now rather than still wide awake at 2am. Waking up at 7am instead of midday

[@archangel5209]

TO GIVE TIME TO HIM TO SERVE HIM AND SACRIFICE MY LIFE FOR HIM

[@mablizza]

Decided to stop playing cold turkey yesterday. Watched your Ted talk today and decided to come here and sub. Thanks for the support! Can't wait for all the good stuff to come as I employ my time into more productive things!

[@GameQuitters]

+mablizza Hi! Thanks for sharing and congrats on taking this step for yourself. Keep me updated on how your journey is going! :)

[@Roswell01Area51]

That is a serious conversation. Take for example 2023. Xbox Series X, Sony PlayStation VR2, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. These are addictive and cost a ton of money. So many people fall into temptation.

[@thachoice]

I sold my TV a year and a half ago and I was the most happy and productive I have been in a long time. A few months later I saw a "great deal" on a TV bought it and have been gaming again since. I've been looking into minimalism and reducing the amount of possessions and realised gaming is the hardest area in my life to simplify.

[@GameQuitters]

+thachoice Hey! Thanks for sharing. I definitely encourage the more "minimalism" type lifestyle. I have very few things, only one suitcase, a car and a workbag with my laptop, it's great.

[@thund3rmonk3y15]

People can get addicted to many, if not, all things. Addiction runs heavy in my family but in all cases it takes the form of drug and alcohol use, I've lost many members to this affliction. In my mind I've prided myself of not using harsh chemicals. I will not touch anything besides the occasional marijuana and I don't even like drinking, but gaming is an entirely different beast for me. It started when I was very young and has since been the only thing I ever seemed to enjoy doing in my spare time, and so, that is what I did for many years. I have tried to quit many times but this time is serious. For too long and for reasons I consider are not my fault given my circumstances, I have let this beast control me, not knowing what it was or about the onslaught of problems its caused me over the years which always seemed normal to me. It robbed me of most of my childhood that I will not be able to get back, its costed me relationships, experiences, entire days and everything in between. Something hasn't felt right since I graduated high school, it feels like I'm stuck in limbo, working low end jobs with crappy pay, wandering aimlessly through the day with nothing but misery to accompany me and no direction or solid thoughts, and I believe, this addiction is to blame for all of it. Only within the past couple years I've started to realize how much of a problem this is and how much of a problem it could be to many others. I'm not sure who will see this but I hope it guides someone in the right direction and it helps me feel just a little bit better getting it out there. Addiction, including gaming addiction, is an absolute bitch and it's a shame our society practically forces these kinds of things on us, especially from a young age or upon people who are naturally prone to it as my family is. My heart goes out to anyone else who is dealing with these things. Stay strong brothers and sisters.

[@jonrd9214]

Do you recommend I replace gaming with Reading?

[@GameQuitters]

That can help but make sure you have other hobbies too, not just reading: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5imZXeDZqqNa6M

[@jonrd9214]

Game Quitters but what about personal Development books? BTW your videos remind me of Tai Lopez videos

[@GameQuitters]

big fan of personal development books, but reading ALONE won't replace gaming. you need other hobbies too.

[@shabhir2211]

I can't see your profile picture

[@ghosttubedude]

Hell yes. Period. Dont worry you wont JUST read like these numbskulls are WARNING you about...smh

[@chloroplast8611]

Quit Gaming, Nofap, Workout, Diet, Budget and Sleep.

[@sergioantoun2727]

update us?

[@aussieraver7182]

Im so bored. Ive only uninstalled Dota 2 yesterday and I have so much free time. The issue is, ive been so lazy to pickup my hobbies. I dont want to do anything. I know I dont have depression, ive experienced that before and ive fixed it.

[@GameQuitters]

it gets easier

[@aureliusz7987]

After i quit social media and games addiction Now i have KZbin and Google research addiction watching science history strategies learning new things like a college students now im always curious and learning on my own with confirmation in Google, Google and KZbin is like a teacher better than a university Teacher and professors

[@yallknowitsl5639]

Thanks so much I need help because when I’m at school all I have on my mind is videos games and now I can focus and commit to things that I never wanted to do because I was to busy playing video games.

[@NoFontNL]

I watch this because I really need to focus on school. It won't let me because its just hard, and I don't know HOW to prepare for the things that would happen.

[@GameQuitters]

check out Thomas Franks' channel for studying tips: kzbin.info

[@ZBooneBeats]

Thanks for this!

[@FuriouSheep]

Second day in after deciding to officially stop gaming, after playing 2 games 1 for 4 years and the other for 9 years 4 of those years being playing competitively. I'm ready to move on with my life. thanks for these videos, subscribed.

[@GameQuitters]

Woot! Welcome!

[@josephtable8489]

I naturally quit gaming out of boredom and I have been quite depressed, thank you for your tips though!

[@GameQuitters]

Yeah it's very common, unfortunately. Gotta make sure you fill that time with purposeful activities, but gaming has made everything else seem boring. Hang in there!

[@imranuddin1782]

I use to play 10hrs a day of FIFA and I quit all of a sudden. Went cold turkey without intending or realising. I have been without gaming for like 9months now but I have been seriously depressed anxious and so many other things for past 6months! I don’t know what to do with myself. Not sleeping well but I lay in bed all day. I feel like I don’t have energy, I get confusion when I go outside. Any help?

[@josephtable8489]

@@imranuddin1782 I felt exactly the same way. The depression you get makes everything seem cold and bland. You will just have to be patient for your life to get back on track but you can do several things to accelerate this process. Think; Studying, reading books, socialising with new people and people you know. Also try setting simple goals like for example sleeping more or exercising. Personally I started being more spiritual and praying to focus my mind forwards and be happier and clearer but I'm not trying to force anything onto :)

[@jujuraffe3732]

Joseph Table that’s smart actually. I have to try that

[@imranuddin1782]

Joseph Table Do you guys have twitter? Would have been decent to have a conversation about how these addictions that we’ve manage to leave affected us. Another rule: whatever addiction you’ve managed to stop. STOP COUNTING THE DAYS. Just say to yourself “that was my former self and this is the new me”. BOOM

[@Ken1345]

Straight to my things to do after quarantine list

[@aliconvoy]

From what you said it seems like video game addiction, and combatting it have many parallels with depression

[@GameQuitters]

+Ali Convoy Yes there are many similarities and research also suggests too much gaming can lead to depression (and vice versa.)

[@anthonystallworth474]

Its so hard tbh i stopped for 3 weeks max over a year ago and reverted back to extensive gaming.. Failed my drivers test and reverted even harder ive been trying to fight it for almost 2 years and its hard i dont have it in me yet to get rid of the game but i do go a day or 2 without gaming but its too hard to not think about it or message online friends personally. I know i have a problem and used it to cope with anxiety depression and stress .

[@caseycoker1051]

I have a question that you might want to talk about if you haven't already. How do you reconcile abandoning the gamer identity? I've identified as a gamer for most of my life, spending most of my time playing games, reading articles about games, and even working on games. It seems almost like I'm betraying my own self image by trying to move away from it so completely. Today is day 1 of my 90 day detox by the way, so I'm still struggling with whether or not I'm even going to try and do it, so this is one of the things that has been on my mind.

[@GameQuitters]

Yes identity is a part of this for sure. I haven't really touched on this yet much in videos but I will!

[@therealityofgaming7766]

Another one I would add to the three steps could even be linked into point no.3 - that time of reflection, look back and see if over time the journal quality changes. And even in the quality of the day - does does not having gaming feel compared to when/if a relapse does happen? often when we cease a certain behaviour and then go back into it there can be a familiarity and a comfortable feeling, but how comfortable is that feeling truly because if we have a record of feeling better in the non-gaming days and then suddenly have a dip in quality in the gaming days then that shows that our choices to not game bring about far greater support in our lives and that is worth appreciating!

[@GameQuitters]

+The Reality of Gaming Yes absolutely. Well said :)

[@adnanmohammed4354]

Legend says that he is still replying to people's comments.

[@GameQuitters]

What up

[@alexlowell2122]

Thank you I have made the decision to cut out video games as I am going to concentrate on my school as I think it's time to do so.

[@GameQuitters]

+Alex Lowell Hey Alex! Thanks for watching. You've made the right decision. Let me know if I can help at all. Respawn is the guide I have that will detail the system to quit if you need extra help: gamequitters.com/respawn

[@vuyamie]

Really helps, thank you!

[@GameQuitters]

Glad it helped!

[@emelyne2232]

Hey there Cam, did you make a video about KZbin? I watch KZbin way more than gaming now. Thing is, i do not buy big games anymore, because i know i cant control myself. But now i really strugle with letting go of KZbin. Have a great day and everyobe too.

[@GameQuitters]

Watch this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h32ymZqAmbZ_htU

[@holypotato42]

just now i've "Shift+Delete" all my games. thanks for the heads up dude, this is it! #4theBetter

[@GameQuitters]

+Tep Tep Hey Tep! Great to hear you are taking this step for yourself. Let me know if you need any help :)

[@zinqtable1092]

+Tep Tep Just deleted most of my steam games.

[@GameQuitters]

+seth chizmar Woohoo! :D

[@holypotato42]

+seth chizmar haha that's good dude

[@holypotato42]

+Game Quitters thanks. right now i'm on my 2nd day rehab, hahaha. i felt the craving part but i just focus on something like learning programming and watching educational vids. :D

[@divitbhende998]

Quit games for 3 weeks, and then I played some game whose name I am not gonna take, (just in case, you break your addiction yourself for those games), starting over again

[@GameQuitters]

Come join us on the forums, the extra support will help a lot: forum.gamequitters.com

[@HyperFiz]

THANK YOU SO YOU RE SUCH AN AWESOME PERSON. I WILL BE BUSY EVERY DAY AND STOP PLAY GAMES!!!

[@HyperFiz]

Much*

[@GameQuitters]

GET IT :D

[@Dangle91]

Lol nice vancouver background

[@GameQuitters]

thanks for watching

[@Keyboardwarrior6977]

Did 16 hours a day give you dark circleS? I've tried everything these past 2 years to try and get rid of my dark circles, every diet going, 3 meals a day, mediterranean, vegan, everything and nothing works! However I game 4 hours at least per day and sit before a computer for a good 7 hours, did 16 hours a day give you dark circles? I get good sleep but nothings getting rid of them. I went 2 weeks technology free but it made no difference :(

[@FlorianUlrich]

Oh, and something else: I find that the days when I stop doing a habit are very predictable for me. The first "down" comes three weeks after I start, then 2 months, 6 months, one year... so I can prepare ahead of time for storm coming about.

[@GameQuitters]

+Florian Ulrich Exactly. And over time they become less and less frequent.

[@BlackopsUSN]

Games are fine as long you play them under 40 minutes a day perhaps 30 minutes it's good enough avoid too violent games

[@GameQuitters]

agrid

[@MrRushSkies]

Dear Me 3 years ago: Congrats bro we did it! You didnt really quit gaming, more like hugely reduced from 18 hours/day to 1 hour/week, still new success. You quitted on Lol, Dota and Steam but didnt uninstalled. And 1 year from your present you have been constantly lifting until this day of corona virus outbreak (dont worry about it). You cant lift because gyms are closed but you are now learning some home workout. You have been lifting weights like crazy 150/330/200. Its pretty below average in lifting community but a hero when you step in your campus and hey that beat the hell out of zero. Diet meh not that much although you are now into macro caculating. Its really hard, it better to constantly lift. As long as you eat clean and workout hard you wont gain that much weight. You are now a student leader. You training in speech class had now paid off. Bro this huge, the days of soltitude is over. Everyone is now your friend and this time when someone say Hi to you, your now embarassed because you forgot their name. In the bottom of your heart you are still an introvert. It is not a bad thing thats just you. Just dont let it get in your head remember it for serving people not us. And public speaker, you join Toastmasters 2 years ago and build solid confidence brother. First time speech in public speaking is really frightening and after many practice you wont even recognize yourself. Heck you even competed internationally in debate in Indonesia. And yea your are living a life. Some bros and girls are now noticing but sadly still no girlfriend because your to much focused on grinding hahaha but we will get there. The girl that dump you right now, she come right back after you 2 years after and am still deciding what to do. About family bro, fam relationship is really good now. From the disappointing child to the bread winner. You are a real phoenix metaphor literally and figuratively. (and you can check your before and after images like woah) The path is hard and people are not expecting from us which is a good thing so you can just focus. You will still make mistake along the 3 year road and thats ok. Be objective in your goals and desire and move on, you will get there. Stay motivated and hungry, because I know you will. Sincerely, You 3 years from future

[@GameQuitters]

boom

[@MrRushSkies]

@@GameQuitters Hey bro thank you for making this video. It seems not much but in a way it help me turn my life even if I dont remember watching this vid 3 years ago (only remembered when notifications pops up). Help more men out there. Cheers!

[@fg6971]

Video game addiction is a serious subject. However this video is kind of funny. I am getting an image of a guy talking to himself in a mirror and saying, " i am good enough, i am smart enough, and doggone it, people like me". The guy i envision is not Stuart Smalley. It is of Henry Limpet after transforming into a fish. Maybe it's the fisheye wide lens distortion technique used.

[@GameQuitters]

Got a new camera for our newer videos, check em out

[@darkorys8012]

The only reason someon'd quit playing would be if he/she is addicted and directly depends on it on a daily bases, I do play, but I've found a balance in order for it not affecting my life in a hole.

[@GameQuitters]

If you play and it's not having a negative impact that's fine :)

[@brucehanify3892]

Im here, man

[@GameQuitters]

heyyy

[@boatknight2246]

Thank you for the advice man, every bit helps!

[@GameQuitters]

+Faux Name (Mcstylez) No problem! :)

[@boatknight2246]

+Game Quitters My Dad lives in Vancouver btw, your making me jealous the weather looks nice. Edmonton is in full chilly fall mode ha ha

[@GameQuitters]

+Faux Name (Mcstylez) Haha this is the first day like this in a week or two. Every other day has been rain and dark clouds. I had to take advantage of the sun for a new video! :D

[@itismeagainbitisnotme2328]

Reasons why to stop games completely vs setting time limits or used as a reward 1. 15 minutes turns into 3 or more. 2. I would rather spend the time writing a novel or my life story or writing my grandkids a bedtime story instead of just reading the usual ones made by anyone but me. 3. I said I would clean my house and get caught up on important paperwork and use the game as a reward. Well, it's not completely messy but not how I imagined and paperwork...no. Clearly it's not a reward but a tool to procrastinate.

[@GameQuitters]

agreed good points

[@gavanbourke]

So smart. Nice energy. :D

[@GameQuitters]

Thanks Gavan :)

[@nipponchachacha]

Day 2 Its kinda fun to look for something else to do but I still can't find any XD What I'm doing is watch youtube video and workout. Its hard to change doing something defferent but i got to do it.

[@zinqtable1092]

+nippon chachacha Perhaps getting in to programming or math could help, though you probs went "um..." at the math part xD

[@GameQuitters]

+seth chizmar Great advice, Seth! :)

[@zinqtable1092]

Game Quitters I have honestly always loved math though had no motivation to learn it out of school because I was used to a highly stimulated brain for hours at a time,damn games.

[@GameQuitters]

+seth chizmar Haha yep, that will happen. No better time to start working on your dreams than now :)

[@mousefrust]

I'm 20 years of age. When I do a rough total of the logged hours spent on games since a very young age, it totals to approx 4 years. I want to put an end to this.

[@GameQuitters]

You can do it! Join us on the forum, the extra support from the community will help a lot! forum.gamequitters.com

[@geekinrob_tv7712]

Cam, I played a little bit at my friends house, but it gets boring easily. Is this a sign of progression?

[@GameQuitters]

+GeekinRob_TV I'd say so! Now I wouldn't go playing more because of that... part of what happens is the more you play the more your BRAIN wants to play, so if you're finding them boring right now that's a good sign that your brain has gotten more used to "normal life" again. :)

[@geekinrob_tv7712]

+Game Quitters thanks cam!

[@EpsteinDidNothingWrong]

Thank you for making this video, it has an impact

[@GameQuitters]

Thank you for sharing :)

[@order_truth_involvement6135]

Does the boredom eventually go away?

[@curtiswager1634]

I want to quit but there's nothing to do other then playing video games were I live do you have any advice or other things to do rather then playing video games its stoping me studying and planning my future plans

[@GameQuitters]

There's so many things you can do other than gaming. This thread has a lot of ideas: www.reddit.com/r/StopGaming/comments/36qnvd/list_of_home_activities/

[@rolandgerges3741]

managed to quit gaming at 21, never had a gf and also no friends, do i have a chance to get back to life?

[@GameQuitters]

yes!

[@andrewcasertano383]

Appreciate the videos. If one person can do it, we all can do it.

[@GameQuitters]

absolutely!

[@williamfrankland5510]

What’s up with the camera angle?

[@omrizubary]

I still play video games but I maintain my time for 2 hours most of the time is workout, studying and learning languages. BTW I used to be 6 hours on the ps4 no joke

[@GameQuitters]

that's good! balance is key

[@ryandruckman999]

maybe dont post up on a bridge idk, maybe a dock or something more private

[@GameQuitters]

@ Nippon - Hey! I can't reply directly (check your G+ privacy settings) but congrats on day 2. It's a start but with all the videos on the channel you have everything you need to quit and be successful! Let me know if I can help at all :)

[@decommissionedtoilet7935]

I’m late to this topic, but when I tried quitting video games it felt like a forever punishment. My parents always grounded me by taking my games away.

[@GameQuitters]

:(

[@joannerzezniczek7115]

Can you please explain what your withdrawn felt like..psychologically and physically.

[@brentragas5214]

So Cam, you've inspired me to take action. However I'm not just a gamer. I have a successful programming career and do video game development as a hobby. However video games have been taking over as of late. I also noticed things like not enjoying other things in life. Any time I need to do something, I choose gaming because it's the go-to thing to do. Any advice on restoring balance?

[@GameQuitters]

+Brent Ragas Hey Brent. Good to hear from you. The main thing is to separate your work from your free time. I would recommend doing the 90 day detox (I have a video on this) for any gaming outside of work (be very clear with yourself what constitutes work and what doesn't). Remember, gaming is just your go-to, it just fulfills certain needs you have, so the key to reducing your time or removing games in your free time is to be conscious in fulfilling those needs in new activities.

[@kringefest]

I Will NOT Play!

[@Adnan_Murtadha]

if i had a bad day like school was stressful etc turn to tv shows , anime,comics and if its weekend i will watch atleast 1 movie then socialize with my bros how will you rate it game quitters

[@GameQuitters]

probably not a big deal

[@preppingforsurvival]

Shoutout to Vancouver BC 🇨🇦

[@GameQuitters]

Woot!

[@joshc8195]

Modern Warfare Remastered HardcoreTDM was my game mode... sucks because I love it but it makes me a loser at life. Best game 34:1 Rip my gaming days...

[@GameQuitters]

come join us on the forums, the extra support will help a lot: forum.gamequitters.com

[@joshc8195]

@@GameQuitters yeah I saw it. I can see how it has affected my brain.

[@frederickramsaysfilmsandsk2925]

I WANT TO PLAY SO FUCKING BAD - I haven't touched a game in 2 months or watched any game-related videos. But, I'm struggling so bad. All I wanna do is fucking gaaaaaaame. What do I do??? It's been so long already.

[@GameQuitters]

breathe, it will pass. join the forums, the extra support from the community is helpful: forum.gamequitters.com