The Sun also Rises

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The Sun also Rises

Hello

This is about recovery. But first this :-

December 25th 2011 :- I am furious with that 'bloody game' and for the countless time in 2-3 years (of relapses) I uninstall and delete it from my computer.

In 2006 I began playing WoW and those first 18 months were the most hardcore addicted I have been to anything. Literally I was playing 14 hours on a Saturday and Sunday , squeezing what I could into every working day, eating food that need little cooking attention so I could maximize time played. In the bath reading about it , driving to work thinking about it , when I wasn't doing something at work I was planning what I was going to do on WoW once I got back.

Anyhow you all know how it is.

I hit rock bottom on December 9th 2013. Tommi and Maggie were around when I first came to OLGA in January of this year and great respect and thanks go out to Dan , Tommi, Maggie and all those that listened to me in that period.

I haven't played since 25/12/11 and I have played since then.

The issue for me was 'me' rather than gaming per se. Gaming was the final straw but I cross addicted to almost anything that vuagely paid me any attention or gave some kind of 'hit' for most of my life (I'm now 44).

I don't believe I can ever say anything for certain , so that also applies to saying I will never go back.

I have had a lot of support which humbles me . I don't come on here often now as I got quite busy with a job in late April till recently.

Whoever reads this, know: the sun also rises.

All I can say is , "its ok."

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Love

Mother Nature, Buddha nature, God, Shiva, Energy.....many religions, beliefs and values.....

different doors into the same room

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thank you!

thank you!

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Yes! I appreciate you!

Yes! I appreciate you!

Andrew P. Doan, MPH, MD, PhD

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Thankyou!

Thankyou!

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