Hello my name is Jamie and I have a problem. I am addicted to Video Games, no game in particular but many different type of games. I have hurt people the closest to me because my addiction to video games, and do not like the person I am while playing games. I am fighting to save my relationship with my spouse because of this and trying to rebuild my relationship with my children who I hurt.I need help but I also need support and right now I find I am unable to find the support, I am very scared.
What bothers me the most is I feel like I have become a stranger to my own family. I want to have a stronger relationship with them all, and I want to be there for them when they need me. I love them with all my heart.
I have reached out as many ways as I can to find the help I require, and am trying to make changes in my life, I want them to be permant changes, I do not want this addiction to rule me anymore. But I have received little support in this matter from my Spouse and children. My 17 old Daughter basically told me that while you have an addiction it should not stop her from playing a game on the family TV, and all I asked was that they be understanding about my addicition and try and help me get over it.
My Spouse on the other hand barely talks to me no matter how I try and approach things and it hurts me the most. I want to try and continue to try and resolve these matters within my family. She seems more interested in speaking with her Ex on the phone and assisting with his martial problems, and this is what hurts me the most out of everything
I have not played in 6 days. I have posted all my gaming systems for sale, and I am trying to sell / destroy other gaming related material. I do not need this in my life. I need help and support and do not know who to turn to anymore to find help and support.
If anyone has any suggestions I would be hugely appreciative.
Jamie Houssian
Hi Jamie and welcome to Olga. You've made the first steps in overcoming gaming addiction, the most important ones.....namely admitting you have a problem and getting rid of the games and gaming equipment. I would encourage you to read posts here on the forums, especially the ones that are stickied at the top of the gamers forums. They have much good information. You can find them here.
What I find most helpful is attending meetings, where you can connect with other gaming addicts in recovery. We don't have to do this alone. There are meetings every day at differnt times and you can find the schedule here. Hope to see you at some.
Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending. ~Maria Robinson
Welcome Jamie
Also you could check out what NA and AA meetings are in your local area
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