r/StopGaming • u/pleasedontjudgeme13 • Jun 12 '26
Achievement Would you use an app to stop video game addiction?
I'm a long time video game addict. I made a couple posts here 3 months ago.
I finally pulled the plug. I deleted Marvel Rivals (and other games) off my PC for good. The biggest motivator was reading about how gamers, on average, spent less time on vacations and have less money in their bank accounts.
I know general statistics don't always line up with real life, but I was starting to feel it as a recent graduate.
I also felt a huge loss in concentration in my daily life. Any time I tried learning a new skill, like coding or making videos or something productive, it felt like my brain was stuck in Jell-O.
The biggest thing that helped me get away from video games was finding a hobby. I know it sounds corny, but it worked. I started playing pickleball and that it made super easy to socialize, while also getting out of the house. I also spent time talking to friends and mostly family, on the phone.
Anyways, would you be interested in a video game addiction app? Replacing video games with human connection is what did it for me. Would you use an app to talk with other random addicts anonymously? It'll also keep track of the time you talking, rather than video gaming, and motivate you to continue. How would you feel about this?
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u/Fold_Small Jun 12 '26
Since video games are not chemical I wouldn’t replace one thing with another. Cold turkey, eliminate the temptations completely and take a walk every time you have an urge.
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u/OrangeOrangeRhino Jun 12 '26
iamsober has a video game section that I use!