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Originally Posted by Shyguy88
hi everyone, its been awhile since i was last on this site, so hi everyone. I turned 21 years old couple months ago and for the past year I been playing world of warcraft to escape reality and it seems to be doing more harm then good now... I'm Bipolar with Borderline personality disorder as well. Reason why i say im addicted to World of Warcraft is because I seem to take no responsibility for anything- no job, not talking to my old girlfriend, and a year ago i weighed 130 pounds and now im almost 200 pounds, and i just started to realize that i need help... in past half year i checked the days played on my characters in the game and it came out to 100 days played, thats of total time actually playing. I used to go to college in the fall of 08' but i dropped out because the stress got to me and I still dont know how to manage stress well at all without having a mental breakdown. I was thinking about going on a diet and go to the YMCA and exercise to loose the weight that I gained and something else as well to keep me busy that isnt stressful. Suggestions are greatly appreciated, thanks.
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As for advice the best thing I can say is that you came to the decision that it's a hinderance on your own. In dealing with any kind of addiction that's the most crucial step.
I'm older than you so I'm not sure about the current games. My escape for years was Madden football. I could play for 21 hours straight at time. It never interfered with my work but when I think back to all the time I wasted when I was in my 20's on that game I could have taken college courses. It started out as a distraction after my son was killed but it eventually became a great way of avoiding life.
Your plan to excersise is a great start. Just make sure you have daily goals that are attainable. Don't set your sights too high at first. build your confidence with some easy wins first.