Progress report 2 years in the clear

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Progress report 2 years in the clear

Hi all,

 

this month I'm 23 months in the clear from gaming. I have a partner, a job and a roof over my head. 

 

I still think about gaming every day and specific things can be more triggering than others. I think the best thing I did in my recovery was flood my life with meetings, get a job and make it as hard as possible to game. I sold my mouse , my games. Put my laptop in a cupboard. I'm certainly not safe from gaming but I'm a lot further from it than I used to be, it's still early days and it's still one day at a time. Sometimes I catch myself romanticising about a game but then I remember that if I had that the rest of my life would once again disintegrate. 

 

But it's worth it. These days I don't have that constant headache or pain in my arms. I actually feel well rested and want to get up in the morning. I even want to spend time with the people I care about. I also stopped drinking which has saved me I'm sure! Apparently when people drink our thought processes can get warped. When I poured my last beer down the sink I felt like a lead weight had been pulled from my shoulders. 

 

Real life is so much better than virtual life! 

 

Take care guys!

 

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Congratulations!!!!

Please consider serving as a leader and helping others by living out Step 12!

So happy for you!!!

Andrew P. Doan, MPH, MD, PhD

My Gaming Addiction Videos on YouTube: YouTube.com/@DrAndrewDoan

*The views expressed are of the author's and do not necessarily reflect the official policy of the U.S. Navy, DHA or Department of Defense.

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Nice to hear from you Becca

Nice to hear from you Becca and congratulations on 23 months of game-free living.  What a great accomplishment!  Keep up the great work!

 

Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending. ~Maria Robinson

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Well done!

Congratulations on your 23 months! It works if you work it!

Olga/non member since Dec. 2008 Check out my latest video on Gaming Addiction and public awareness https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-6JZLnQ29o

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