LikeAFire

@wingnut: Thanks for posting that link there. I've actually read that thread completely already, but it'll be nice to have it easily within reach if there are updates (I'm sure there will be since its stickied). @anatess: Rofl, lol xD (I even have the gamer lingo). Drastic or not, you made me smile. Definitely helps, thanks again for the input. Imo I don't think it's too scary of an addiction. I just spend a lot of time doing it. (Maybe that's what "addicted" means?). I'll spend my 1 hour lunch break playing in a few games; while at work (inbetween projects of course) I'll usually be on that game's particular forums, chatting and thinking up strategies and such; at home after homework, until 11ish, I'll be playing the game trying out the strategy I was thinking. Basically, all my spare time is going towards the computer. I'm willing to do just about anything to limit my computer time. Back @anatess, I liked the suggestions. I can see you got the gist of what I was trying to ask for. For my curiosities sake, any recoverers out there? What do you guys/girls do now instead of a bunch of gaming?

Hi my name is LikeAFire and I'm addicted to video games! I do not deny this at all. I'm a 22 year old return missionary. Not married, living at home, working full time, and going to university. I don't know where to start, there is so much,-- pretty complicated subject / situation. Basically, after my whole life's experience with video games, (imo) I've narrowed down a solution that will help me limit my time spent playing in a virtual world, and I've seen others post for other addicts' addictions, and that is to fill in the playing time with other "more worthwhile" activities. What suggestions do the forumers have? You input is greatly appreciated, and I'm sure as I apply them I'll improve on my current and future family / friend relationships. I come in hopeful confidence and anticipation of each advising post. Many thanks, LikeAFire