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@oAZNvTOFUo: That's actually exactly the team I joined. That would work perfectly.

Thanks guys, I think I'll try to be more confident now...

@oAZNvTOFUo: It is possible, I used to be rather game addicted myself but I got tired of it naturally.
Just need to find something fun. Games don't replace actual social interaction and living in the "real" world after all so as long as you have something you enjoy doing you'll feel better and become more social too.

3months is the time frame for any dramatic mental change, so your about 10% through your mental evolution
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@oAZNvTOFUo:
Haha same here. I still do actually =P
I just naturally talk in a really quiet voice so yeah. Sometimes when I need to really force my voice out for people to hear me.

It's only been a week dude.

It sounds like you're on the right path though, just stick with it and don't relapse.

I think your main problem is confidence, keep working out and try to open up to your friends more. Don't be afraid to go out and do things.

When you're addicted to something, quitting it completely, more often than not IMO, is the worse way to go about it. You (hopefully) eventually learn to have some self control, and balance out your life.

why would you take away your drugs maaaaan? you're having withdrawals.

also
bases=/=basis

Maybe you'll find a subject in school that interests you... or simply overload on classes so you won't have time for games.
I used to play games for a few hours everyday when I got home from school, from freshman through junior year of high school. Much of it was on maple. (Why did I want to get event items on all my chars, anyway?) That took away my afternoon (4-8 or 9pm) that I could have spent studying (or hanging out, but I had no friends). Yes, I could have spent it doing "better" things, but school [b]was that boring[/b]. Junior year I took AP physics B, and I found it fun to solve physics problems. Two others (?) in that class were taking multiple AP classes; they seemed busy and I don't think they gamed too much that year. I'm a college freshman now and already don't have time for games (unless I want to sleep less). So, burdening yourself with classes is an option... but be warned that you'd also give up time for other activities.

Just work hard at something and you'll probably get good at it. You might come across stuff (pics, gifs, memes, etc) related to the phrase, "practice makes perfect," and I'm starting to believe it. Being a "genius" won't take you that far. So if gaming took away time for other activities... now you have time (?) to set your priorities.

If you're looking for motivation to continue life without video games, I have no clue

I don't think i can link to it, but if you look up "extra credits game addiction" on youtube I found that guy's story pretty inspirational. I think with all the parts it's like half an hour long though and it's pretty much just him talking. I don't know if it would really help with your situation, but after watching it I re-examined how much I play games.

@LostMyJob: hmm I wish my parents would've lectured me more before haha I think I would've liked that better.
@Chema: haha yeah
@wizardq: thanks! Um I've been thinking of joining cross country/track... I wonder if that would work..
@timmybitty: hmm yeah, the problem is I have a "soft" voice, so people tend to not be able to hear me... it might be because of confidence issues but idk haha
@achyif: thanks!

hell it's only been a week
if changing habits was that easy then I'd be able to fix everything wrong about myself

you're heading in the right direction.

It's still too soon to say. I think there's something more to it than the video games. I also played tons of video games and started becoming less talkative in High school. After I graduated I took a year off. Obviously I played tons of video games on that year off but surprisingly I talk way more than i used even more than when I was a child. I think it's more of an issue of you truly wanting to change. You can stop playing video games but if you never make an effort to fix your problem you'll never be able to fix them. You say your still socially awkward. I was like that as well but after a few months of simply talking more often even when I was uncomfortable about it. I could easily talk to people now.

It's only been a week. Things will fix themselves . Make sure you are putting in some effort (not too much, just a little) and things will pick up gradually. Your grades will go up to, just be patient.

Just make sure to keep a smile on your face, it makes you more approachable. (Not an idiot smile, a normal smile) Also, maybe join a sport? I know it helped me learn time management, and it has that effect on most people. You won't regret it.

You are changing yourself, it is not as easy as changing clothes
it takes time for the results to kick in

Are video games really so bad? What makes being addicted to video games worse than being addicted to soccer or basketball? Ralph Koster in his book "A Theory of Fun for Video Games" makes the point that video games are a way of teaching essential skills to players, like how Tag is a simulation of basic hunting methods.

[quote=oAZNvTOFUo]@Liddy: So schedule my days? Like homework/studying at 5~9, running 3~4, etc?[/quote]

At primary school, back when i was a year 2 my grades were bleh, i got a report card that only had B's as i grew up my grades got better, i achieved 90% A's in my report card, but i was playing games too. (not when i was a year 2 though) i didn't let my games affect my school work, [b]my parents lectured me 24/7,[/b] i really hated it. i didn't listen to them. Sometimes i would procrastinate but i would get my homework done, even if i had to stay up really late, remembering i was still in primary school . I would never speak of games at school. yep. I still play games.

I heard that if you are struggling with quitting something or you can't get your mind off of it, means it is having a good effect on you.

@Nashi: haha I hope so, I really want to change...
@PressF13: Well, I have no way to go back to video games, so...

You could still play video games, just exercise / do your homework as well. Video games alone don't make you fatter / dumber.

anyone have that video where this guy basically explains video games were a waste of time? I remember he burned all his WoW games on a barbecue.

only been a week. If it was a serious addiction it will take longer for you to get used to it. It may take a few weeks or months but since you got no way to return to games anyway you'll be fine.
Worry about it in 6-12 months. If you haven't improved AT ALL then then maaaaaybe you should get some professional help.

[quote=DatNewNew]Since when did the President kill 11 million "innocent" Muslims? I didn't see his MOAB explode.
I think that society should keep it as NBA players getting the fame so do MLS players they're doing something that requires real talent. Being pretty good at a game can be achieved easily except the ones who actually do it for money such as those League players who play for a few hundred thousand.[/quote]

president George W Bush went to war in Iraq over speculation that terrorists caused 9 11 when that still hasnt been proven that it really was terroists, not only that but there much more backed proof that it wasn't a plane full of people at all
prove to me that playing video games doesn't take as much dedication and practice as a basketball player.

@xicyacex: haha! I was like that first few days when my games were taken away. Feeling anxious all the time. But now, it's a bit less then before. I think it's getting better now

@Liddy: Okay! Thanks a lot for your help
@upermelvin: yeah, that does seem to be the problem... I'm generally left out in their conversations

you have just to adjust to new things which you and your friends have in common as a gamer you want to bring up game stuff during a conversation but now its different because you cant talk about it anymore and dont have it as a back-up to talk about

[quote=oAZNvTOFUo]@Liddy: So schedule my days? Like homework/studying at 5~9, running 3~4, etc?[/quote]

Yes, it's what I did and it worked... you could always try it for a week to see if it works out for you ;P

Good thing you didn't delete your ms toons. Just keep it to one game. I cut down in playing computer games. It helped alot. Now I'm working and my mind is not brain dead, like watching too much tv. I believe you had similar changes like me.

lol. quitting your video games arent going to make other things better. you just have to push harder in other things to do well.

@Liddy: So schedule my days? Like homework/studying at 5~9, running 3~4, etc?

I got my first console when I was 2 years old (Nintendo NES) so I've been playing games the majority of my life... and I'm obsessed - but it never effected my education... Maybe you should do what I did and create a rota so at certain hours you have homework & study time... Make sure you stick to it though!

@pancakes030: Haha, you're right. I guess losing weight and getting more sleep IS a pretty good start .

Well, if you quit, you should make the best of it. Don't make it seem like you quit for no reason. Since you lost some weight and got more sleep, that's still a pretty good start. Since you have no games to distract you, focus on your grades. And try hanging out with your friends more or find another hobby.

@Alless: Wow... I've heard of several cases of people fainting, but THAT is severe o.o I hope your brother is okay...

@Chuseyo: Alright, though I would rather see them face to face to talk. Thanks for your response. By the way, totally off topic, is your IGN based on another language? Kind of sounds like Juseyo which means "give me" in Korean haha.
@Tribe: I [b]think[/b] I like running. It makes me feel a lot better. I'm also pretty passionate about my instrumental works.

I'll take a GTX Titan with free shipping please.

chat with friends online, try to hang out more! Just talk to friends more and u'll start to become non-sociallyawk lool

[quote=oAZNvTOFUo]@DatNewNew: Sorry, but I can't understand the point of your argument there. I apologize about my last remark.
@2005chuy: No offense, but I don't think that's a good idea...
@Momo123: Really? How long did it take you to get "social" again? I'm really desperate here. It's pathetic really haha.
@MyKarma: hmm. Alright, thanks for your response. You gave me hope haha. I'll see what others have to say.[/quote]

when I finally got the job. My job basically forced me to talk to every guest (worked as target cashier) and in a week or so, I was great talking to people. All my coworkers became my friends too. Also yea, go to gym too. Lifting will increase confidence by a lot

@DatNewNew: Sorry, but I can't understand the point of your argument there. And, I apologize about my last remark.
@2005chuy: No offense, but I don't think that's a good idea...
@Momo123: Really? How long did it take you to get "social" again? I'm really desperate here, it's getting pretty pathetic really haha.
@MyKarma: hmm. Alright, thanks for your response. You gave me hope haha. I'll see what others have to say.
@MistFTW: Yeah, it does seem like it. Now that I look at it, it seems like I blame my problems on video games only, but not my self-control...

Here's the cliche answer: The problem isn't in video games, it's in you. A lot of people see video games as a way to relax, and there's nothing wrong with that. But people need to know how to control themselves, and that was your problem. Exercising everyday is nice, and is a good way to cool down. But do you really like that? If so, keep going with that. If not, then just stop, and do what you want. HOWEVER, you must realize the importance of self-control.

A week is hardly anything. Give it time and find someone who you feel comfortable talking to about your problems. Try to find support within your group of friends so they know what's going on.

@oAZNvTOFUo: I play every now and then, but now I've learned to control it. What I did was, I cut off all connections from video games and forced myself to go outside and occupy myself with other activities. It was tough the first few days, then I got used to it. From what I can I say about myself, I got addicted because I had a lot of free time with nothing to spend it on. I still play video games, just not on a daily basis anymore.

Remember that video games are a form of entertainment, don't make it your life.

I remember being kinda like this... what I did was look for a job and also started going to gym (and if you have glasses, get contacts). My life improved soo much. Because of my job, i became so social and making friends became easy. And going to gym made me feel more confident about my self. I remember all I did back in the day was anime and video games. I haven't seen anime in like years, and I play video games once or twice a week (like weekends). I still like reading forums though and logging on maplestory once a week or so lol

Find your new addiction. You can buy ecigs with no nicotine in them, just water vapor & flavor of choice. Or, you can start drinking coffee.

@MyKarma: So, how has it turned out for you? May I ask when's the last time you played?
@DatNewNew: grow up. I don't have patience for people like you.
@Aziamo: So then is it something else?

lol u derped, btw video games are not all that bad that society makes it out to be.
There will never be a day where a professional gamer will be respected as basketball or soccer professional. its how the world works.
America blames video games for violence when there own president was out killing 11 million innocent Muslims. I wonder where Kids are getting this violent trait from, a fake pixelated game or there own leader.
hmph

It was definitely the video games. I've had a similar experience but I was able to control it, I was experiencing pretty much what you were experiencing.