How to Deal With Video Game Addiction

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Apologies for the unstructured video. I hope my experience resonates with someone going through addiction.
The reality is broken and games offered a solution for me. A short-term fix but a solution that made me trapped. It was only once I became aware of the cycle and continued the relentless search to break free.
Whatever addiction or challenges you are coping within your current life, I feel for you. I don’t know which battle you’re going through but I’m sure it’s a tough one. I think about what our ancestors had to go through not knowing whether they were going to find food for survival. I know it's a bit extreme but it shows the context that our mind is very powerful and is capable of adapting.
I still have daily struggles but I’m fighting resistance and I know you can too only if you ignite back the desire and constantly fuel it. I had to identify my struggles and choose which path to fall towards. I’m sure I’ll lose many battles but hey, effort’s free. It’s never too late to realize that effort is free.
“The mass of men live lives of quiet desperation” - Thoreau
Relapses were the hardest part of overcoming the endless cycle. I know in a matter of days I can get the old me back as if nothing happened. I’m terrified of that version of me and I’m running away from him. I don’t have it figured out. I just conceal my pain a bit better than others.
Here are my three desires from the video exercise:
Impacting someone who was in an endless loop like me and lending a hand out to them to give them the tools to start their own journey.
Being compassionate and sticking to who I am. I want to be compassionate with others in order to better understand others and learn from them. I value authenticity and I must be willing to listen to others to better understand this world and give the world the best of me.
Financial freedom. Grants me more opportunities in life and free from the rat race. Money is god for those who don’t have it and merely just tools to those who have it. I desire the feeling of providing for my family and being independent.
In order to overcome addiction, question your roots and principles and avoid relapse with substitution and recognizing your behavior. Seek to understand yourself and your motives. Negative feedback along with many factors helped me. However I don’t there’s a one size fit all solution. Be willing to try out new things and try for yourself ^^
Videos that I consumed that was insightful:
How Gaming Affects Dopamine Reward Circuitry, Dr. Kanojia (HealthyGamerGG): • How Gaming Affects Dop...
Dr. K has a whole series of lectures related to video game addiction and consuming his lecture made me more aware of myself and recognize the cues. Truly grateful for him :-)
How video games affect our brain TED: • Your brain on video ga...

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@morisharehal 2 года назад

I constantly struggle through a youtube addiction from time to time. It feels like each day that I spend just watching youtube, it gets harder and harder to come out of it. Its not the easiest thing to come out of any kind of addiction, really. One thing that I know and live by is that nobody, exactly nobody can help you get out of it but you. You yourself only, can decide to do better, become a better version of yourself and prioritise your health and well being.

@lumina_india 2 года назад

I am wasting away my life from my internet addiction. But like you, i will dig and dig and dig till I find my little flame. Writing this comment here, so that I can revisit this video, listen to you and record my progress daily. Thanks 💛

@lumina_india 2 года назад

Fail Fail Fail! 😭😭 Relapsed after 2 hrs itself. Still left with 5 hours for the day. Hoping to make the best use of it 🙏🏻

@lumina_india 2 года назад

Yesterday I made it till evening. Today looks promising 🙏🏻

@lumina_india 2 года назад

So there is defo some improvement. I'm aiming for 8 hrs today

@aminfx4112 2 года назад

How is life going mate😄

@non_vilecrophagist9632 2 года назад

Never give up bro... Keep cool!!

@clare2439 2 года назад

i also struggled with severe video game addiction. it was a VERY unhealthy coping mechanism i used for dealing with struggles and severe trauma. thank GOD i am in a better place now. 🙏❤️

@alwaysWannaFlai 2 года назад

I used to see my friends playing video games, a lot. I was curious what is so fun abt it, bcz I didnt have one. Once I had my own income, I started to try it. Today I spent hours playing games to run from responsibilities, reality, and so on. Just now I am writing the dream version of myself to stop gaming addiction, wish me luck.

@taekooksn.8958 2 года назад

How is it going?^^

@Boxxxxxxxxx 2 года назад

Me too Jin, me too. And for anyone else who struggles with addiction of any kind. Consider the word “refuge.” We take refuge in our addictions. For me, it was also virtual reality and honestly even food. It was a place I felt I could have more control and autonomy in my life. It is an understandable way to respond to the hardships of life. Whoever you are, please avoid judging yourself and forgive yourself for the mistakes or ways you sought comfort at the expense of your well-being. I’ve been there, Jin’s been there, we’ve all been there. Love how you said “the game of life” because everyday, that is exactly how I view life. And it helps me change my perspective on how to approach it. Much love Jin, thanks for sharing. And I’m proud of you!

@Whoopty245 Год назад

Hi Jin. I quit video games about a month ago and I'm feeling a lot better. The thing that really got me to quit was knowing that I wanted to be great and that games were in the way of achieving that greatness. I am currently a high school junior, and I quit at the beginning of the year. Although I am glad that I quit when I did, I strongly regret wasting the first two years of my high school career. I know I'm smart. I know that I can do great things, but I also know that video games can and will get in the way of that. Thank you so much Jin for making this video and for making me feel less alone.

@tellallyourfriends27 2 года назад

I'm struggling with a social media addiction myself, it's very difficult to break. I'm trying though. Thank you for making this video.

@MS-qh3iz 2 года назад

from a fellow internet addict: posted this as a reply comment to someone but i'll post it here to just in case it helps anyone: "honestly if i really had to say something from my experience over the past 5 years (just in case i can help u) i learned that the times that came closest to escaping this addiction were the times i quit cold turkey and then you had to substitute it w something else that you are actually are interested in. why that never worked for me is cause i would always try to "reward" myself after abstaining for sometime and also that there was nothing to substitute for me so i would eventually crawl back from boredom. even slowly decreasing doesnt work that well, after a while there'll be that one day ur tired and you'll be like just one time and then its downhill. when i say cold turkey what i mean isnt literally pull the cord cause realistically its impossible but (i dont know how this will sound but ill say it) like "deep clean" all ur digital space and then make up ur mind that this is it im not going back again (BUT dont say forever like be like im not gonna binge until e.g. i finish this semester w good grades, etc bc forever is too daunting and youll relapse) and then consume ONLY media abt e.g. studying (if that's your no. 1 priority) so you're still consuming something to feed the addiction but you'll get sick of it/reduce your time online. anyways long comment but this is what's currently working for me. dw we got this. there will be one day when we become normal sensible humans again."

@miskinalimbu209 2 года назад

I also have game addiction Bcz of addiction i have lost my grade and has been 3 yrs since i have addiction I have decided to leave it day by dday little Also i have got lots of permanent pimples on my face 😔 it has been 3 or 4 yrs since i got acene and pimple on my face bcz i also play vid games at night And didnt get enough sleep its really dangerous Guys

@sevdesevinc 2 года назад

I used to be addicted to league for many years til near past. At first i was fully enjoying but then years later i started to feel quilty since i was wasting my precious time on doing the same thing over and over which also made me an angry person during the games. I slowly limited my daily games and started putting more study hours instead. It took about two years to get over it fully but now i don't want to go back ever. 😊

@sergior.m.5694 2 года назад

I think we all are addicted to something, could be games, social media, fitness obsession, drugs, alcohol, shopping, working your life away, and so on, and when you think you overcome some addiction you're just shifting from one thing to another. Life tough and keeping a balance is key, I try to earn my time to play games, procrastinate by doing something that I know I should be doing, but we all our own struggles. Love your channel

@voiceofomiej7722 2 года назад

Biedne zwierze w avatarze

@lifaen Год назад

I think in this context addiction is something that ruins your life. Like, we're addicted even to breathing oxygen. The things you do are good, I wouldn't call it exactly addiction, but it depends on context, yeah.

@hemillyaraujo4250 2 года назад

Everything will be fine. Take a break, you're amazing.

@maite8362 2 года назад

My personal experience with addiction is a social media addiction. It got really bad when corona started. I lost almost all motivation and drive to do any work. My days consisted of me staring at my laptop and scrolling through my phone. It's getting better now and i really try to focus on my schoolwork and your streams have really helped me. Thank you so much

@Marian-wq3oh 2 года назад

My adiction is not videogames, but it is social media. i'm dealing with it. This helps because you talk about the boredom , and when we are on it, we go to the easy fast solucion. You talk about the tools to combat boredom, I liked that. Thanks for sharing your experience Woojin, virtual is not the same like real life, we are loosing the real meaning of life.

@stargazer2389 2 года назад

Woojin, please take care of yourself. Take a break from everything and give yourself some credit. You’re such a hard worker and strive to improve yourself and go through deep growth! You’re amazing and strong willed and smart. So smart that you’re aware of the things that aren’t right about your life and taking steps to better them. Give yourself some credit and take care of yourself. You’re an inspiration to more people than you know.

@federicamenchise1151 2 года назад

thank you for sharing your experience, you're really a beautiful human being!

@jtmarvlogs2188 2 года назад

When I was 20 years old I was addicted to league of legends. I played for 10-12 hours a day. I finally quit as soon as I recognized I wasn't enjoying the game. Angry for no reason. Mentally put me in a bad place. Still i slept around 3am playing league. I wasn't goal oriented or driven to do anything else. A video like this ended up in my recommended videos and I changed. I starting working, going back to school and writing down goals I wanted to achieve. Like i Jin I uninstalled at least 20 times wanting to get out of that rut. Super addictive games are dangerous. Everyone is capable of getting out 💪

@ashleylove6840 2 года назад

My brother is 24 and he is still addicted to games. Because of his addiction n lack of motivation, he is still in college and this semester he dropped out of all the classes. I really wish he would change. He is old no 24!! He still acts like a child, comes to my room to annoy me while I am studying and he doesn't have any goals. I asked him to get a mental health check but he denies he had any problems. ALso forgot to mention he has anger issues and punches walls when he is angry.

@ashleylove6840 2 года назад

Any advice?

@jtmarvlogs2188 2 года назад

@@ashleylove6840 Video game addiction is a lot more common then people think. One of the things i did for myself was getting a job. But that took a lot of inner motivation to do that. 24 is the age where you start to see people around you getting married/having kids/graduating. There's no timeline in life and you shouldn't compare your journey but that realization was enough for me to get out of a rut. Wishing your brother nothing but the best

@sarayrosas3625 2 года назад

I don't play many video games but it showed me how addictions affect me in my life academically, and personally by putting passion into things that won't really help me go far and not focus on my family or grades so thank you!

@priyanshi2934 2 года назад

Your streams helped me to focus But you deserve rest, You're doing great Just wanted to say that don't be too hard kn yourself Btw love your videos, keep growing

@centuri12 2 года назад

I was mobile legend addicted. I am proud I have overcome my addiction.

@e.8968 2 года назад

Really needed this. Thankyou for everything WooJin!

@will8602 2 года назад

These videos you do where you give advise are so real and impactful, I wish more people could see these. I think you should try to get a nicer setup going for when you do these kind of videos, they deserve a decently recorded video for the amazing advice they give, these videos really deserve to reach more people and having a nice camera setup can help that. I understand how it might make you feel as though it might hurt the realness of the videos though.

@bella_forza 2 года назад

thank you for opening up, I really hope you're in a better mindset right now. I'm glad you could overcome the addiction I'm really glad that I found you, with you I'm now able to study and build a better life. Thank you for what you're doing Take care💖

@jamesanderson3222 2 года назад

You’re extremely wise and intelligent, you WILL continue to get past this and find success. Find another passion that is extremely rewarding, I know you’ll succeed in life man. Cheers 🍻

@zoe-eb5on 2 года назад

your vulnerability and accountability are admirable. every one is prone to the "rat race", and addiction is one of the hardest battles to overcome. congrats for making progress and enforcing your self-discipline. btw i love coming home from school and joining ur livestream to be productive :) thanks for all you do!

@beebz7975 2 года назад

I really appreciate your effort, thank you so much ! And good luck at anything you do! Ooga booga!

@luisalegria427 2 года назад

This is a great video. Personally I have a food addiction and a binge eating disorder. I was able to get over it like a year and a half ago but after the pandemic I had “relapsed” back into old habits and find it very hard to change like before. But speaking to my therapist I see that it is all part of the process to getting better and finally gaining control.

@lumina_india 2 года назад

All the best. Sending strength your way 💛

@lumina_india 2 года назад

I went on a binge trip once. I felt terrible, like a trashcan. But now its all good. You can try something which was a huge help to me. Watch some medicine and anatomy videos..basically something which shows what becomes of all the junk you eat once it goes inside your body..fats, blocked arteries, fatty liver.... I noticed that seeing and unders 😭anding the consequences affects your senses somehow. Now, everytime I see any greasy foods or even mukbang vids....i almost puke.

@luisalegria427 2 года назад

@@lumina_india thank you so much for the advice will definitely give it a try!

@adrienneuribe835 2 года назад

My respects to you my friend,i fallow you live for the study sessions and im glad you shared this with us being vulnerable and sharing your story will inspire others .

@MS-qh3iz 2 года назад

honestly as a fellow internet addict it really helps to know that im not the only one. i've been struggling to end this habit for the past 5 years but i still have far to go. there's really no one else i know irl who has the same problem and its kinda embarrassing to talk abt it anyone else. like i tell them im literally spend my whole day on the internet and they just try to relate like b no im serious here this is actually ruining my life and i cant end it, its not ur everyday procrastination.

@lumina_india 2 года назад

I have the exact same problem. And i cant even shut everything down because i have to use internet for studies 😭

@lumina_india 2 года назад

Its like I just dont want to live in reality...

@MS-qh3iz 2 года назад

@@lumina_india omg actually relate so much to that sentence.

@MS-qh3iz 2 года назад

@@lumina_india honestly if i really had to say something from my experience over the past 5 years (just in case i can help u) i learned that the times that came closest to escaping this addiction were the times i quit cold turkey and then you had to substituted it w something else that you are actually are interested in. why that never worked for me is cause i would always try to "reward" myself after abstaining for sometime and that there was nothing to substitute for me so i would eventually crawl back from boredom. even slowly decreasing doesnt work that well, after a while there'll be that one day ur tired and you'll be like just one time and then its downhill. when i say cold turkey what i mean isnt literally pull the cord cause realistically its impossible but (i dont know how this will sound but ill say it) like "deep clean" all ur digital space and then make up ur mind that this is it im not going back again (BUT dont say forever like be like im not gonna binge until e.g. i finish this semester w good grades, etc bc forever is too daunting and youll relapse) and then consume ONLY media abt studying (if that's you're no. 1 priority) so you're still consuming something to feed the addiction but you'll get sick of it/reduce you'll time online. anyways long comment but this is what's currently working for me. dw we got this. there will be one day when we become normal sensible humans again.

@lumina_india 2 года назад

@@MS-qh3izTrust me...i tried everything...passwords, applocks..focus timer...Its good when I am busy with something..but then the moment i return to my room...I get an irresistable urge...its too deep...but what else can i expect..I myself let the disease spread for 6 yrs... never really attacking the root cause- which is i think developing self-control. I just substituted one addiction with another in the hopes that I'll be fine. But failed. Thankyou so much for this reply. Its like what he said...its gets very lonely...fighting a battle no one around to even share with. But your words give me hope. I trust the flame we both have in common- the need to change. Lets fight together 💛👍🏻

@yourpiscespenpal7044 2 года назад

Joining your stream today man, this hit differently

@reemmohamed1035 2 года назад

i am struggling with k drama addiction , it is my first time to talk about or write it down in front of my eyes , i really hope that one day i will choose my responsibilities over this .. i really hope so...

@YAYA-vj6lg 2 года назад

Can I just say I love you 🫂 this sounding creepy but I promise I do resonate with this video and I appreciate your videos a lot so thanks 🤝

@3r4cha 2 года назад

thank you man💚

@yuna-kk7to 2 года назад

I have social media addiction

@adeeadee3762 2 года назад

انته لطيف حقاI don't understand anything but I want to say I hope you are fine and don't get tired, we love you and will support you and eat well, you really helped us, especially I love you so much

@Priya-rf7ov 2 года назад

I'm addicted to RU-vid 🥴🥴🥴🥴

@jethroegatbunton2983 2 года назад

Awesome!

@beabiancaangelinemallari66 2 года назад

You deserve to rest and relax!

@Coolismyname2 2 года назад

I like this Video it brings back to my Problem of struggling with Addiction setting Goals is very Important to overcome this Thank you for this Video its brings back so much memories where i knew i couldnt give up for example my Aprenticeship where i faced many things that where so diffuclt for example keeping my Learning Hours and still be focused @Work and still having that Mindset of not giving up is Important because i would be very tired @Work and not focused this wouldn't be good in long term so i decided not give up on my aprentice ship I hope you do too and also won't give up :)

@marianela1637 Год назад

Hola Woojin muchas gracias por compartir este video , yo soy una persona adicta creo, porque soy adicta a redes y a videojuego es por eso que no puedo usarlas ni un poco, por eso las descarto. Yo también he sido adicta a los videojuegos y lo soy pero siento que no me lleva a ningún lado esto de jugar virtualmente. Entonces pierdo mi tiempo.

@primtaketv2338 2 года назад

Many people around the world are engaged in (video) gaming and gambling behaviours ,which are recognized as addictive behaviours, but usually do not result in any significant health consequences. However, a small proportion of people engaged in such behaviours may develop disorders due to addictive behaviours associated with functional impairment or distress. Video gaming is highly prevalent in modern culture, particularly among young people, and a healthy hobby for most users. However, in recent years there has been increasing global recognition among public health professionals and academics that particular patterns of video gaming may lead to marked impairment in personal, family, social, educational, occupational or other important areas of functioning and psychological distress for a significant minority of players. People who partake in gaming should be alert to the amount of time they spend on gaming activities, particularly when it is to the exclusion of other daily activities, as well as to any changes in their physical or psychological health and social functioning that could be attributed to their pattern of gaming behaviour. Gambling in many countries and jurisdictions is considered a form of entertainment, characterized by betting/wagering mechanics and monetization features. Like gaming, repetitive gambling behaviour can potentially lead to gambling disorder associated with distress or impairment. In recent years, there has been an increasing convergence between gaming and gambling on various platforms, significantly aided by the Internet. This convergence may give rise to migration from games to gambling and co- occurrence of the two disorders.