Changing the way of Life

Hi, I am new to this community.

I'm 23 years old, almost 24. I played a lot of games since I was a kid. Few years ago I started to play Evony. I was hosting my own alliance with lots of people in it. When I talked to those people, I realise most of them were a lot older than me. Married, had kids. I couldnt believe that people that old would still game so much, even when they have kids. I told myself I dont want to be like them when I get married. I played Evony for 4 months I think and then I quit. Since then I played lots of different games. I use another game to get rid of another game addiction. But I always feel empty at the end of the day not doing anything useful.

Today Evony is starting a new server. I really wanted to start playing again and sign up, then I google "Evony" "Addiction". Thats how I came to this site. I saw how it is ruining marriages. I really dont want to walk the same road. So I guess I want to thank this community for showing me the road I shouldnt walk.

I already gave my old playstation/NES away, hide all my other game consoles. Deactived my facebook account, so I wouldnt go there to play facebook games. Took all my money from my pokeraccount, so I wouldnt poker anymore. It is/was not easy. I took all these steps very slowly.

I hope I can fully quit gaming. I started jogging few weeks ago. Also trying to read more books. And focus on my study. And spend more time with my girlfriend outside, instead staying inside.

I hope I can inspirate another addict out there.

God bless you all,

Dash