WoW is very addictive. Most people know that. But what a lot of people might not know is that, by design, WoW as well as all mmorpgs are structured to hijack players healthy craving for self improvement, and players entire sense of dopamine regulation and this has very detrimental effects on the human brain. Because over time it develops addictive behavior.
This is not news to people. So the question arises. Are you or someone you know addicted to WoW? Has the relationship with WoW become unhealthy? Do you invest way too much time, effort and money (Cash shop, Tokens ect) on Wow? Has it gotten to the point that you or your friend want to moderate your time playing WoW or even worse, seriously want to stop playing but realize you can’t?
So if you have moderated your time spent with WoW and learned how to control your addiction to WoW, How did you or your friend do it? What are the secrets to regaining a more healthier relationship with this wonderful game? All suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks.
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… should I pop my mirror images again…?
I moderate my WoW time by having and maintaining a job and talking to family.
Thats literally it.
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Say every swear word and the most awful things you can say in a busy server in retail and get permanent band.
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Unsub delete account.
There you go what cures an game addiction is not being able to game at all.
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I’d say if somebody is feeling guilty about the time they are spending on the game, it’s best to immerse themselves into something out of it for a bit. This really would only happen if there is something you think you should be doing instead, ya know? Whether it’s work, family, pets or going outside, paint your nails, start working out a little… do anything to get away for a little each day and see how you’re feeling. Being too caught up in something can distract a person from feelings or situations that really need to be handled.
Otherwise spending free time on something that brings you joy isn’t a bad thing if it isn’t hurting anybody in some way 
My hubby said I played too much at one point and we ended up making more date nights together which made him feel happy without changing a lot. And I feel happier too! Stuff like that.
cognitive behavioral therapy would be suited for this if one wanted to take a therapy-based approach
Its like any other road in life. Choose the better one. You can be helplessly addicted playing 12 hrs a day, or play 10-15 hrs a week and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Its not a secret code. Its just a choice. Which thankfully since we have a prefrontal cortex we can make.
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This will not help you because the addicted person can still easily create a new account and will because they are addicted so they might feel down for a few days losing their main account it will not stop them from playing
the only thing i can say is probably best to seek the help of a professional… not that any wow gen forum ppl wouldnt be able to give some good recommendations, but if its unhealthy enough then that might be the best bet 
gl!
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You’d also be unbelievably surprised how habitual we are. Meaning we’re creatures of habit. Doing the same thing over and over increases our chance of doing it again. You have to create different habits. In order for something new to take place, something old must leave.
Anybody that makes this is their “first” post on GD is fishing, not looking for genuine discussion.
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It is probably just some alt character of the op… as for motives who knows why people do the things they do
I’m not addicted to WoW so much as I am addicted to escapism in various forms.
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Get a job. Get married. Have some kids. Don’t worry, they’ll pull you away.
It’s also not hard to press uninstall. Yes, literally uninstall the game. Wipe it from your PC. You’ll soon realize the hassle of re-installing the game and addons is too much and you’d rather do something else. Stop reading the forums, stop following WoW news, mute the discord servers. Addiction cured.
Get a laptop or second computer so you can double down and play WoW in even more locations
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Gacha games are far more harmful then any MMO. I read about a guy who spent 14 grand on one game. Gacha games require no skill at all.
I have known people to, and have personally played WoW while working a full time job. As in, on the clock, at the job. Without it being a detriment to the job.
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unfortunately I don’t have enough time to do 20% of what I want to do on WoW cause of my job 
I’m not addicted. I can quit whenever I want.
i think some suffer from sunk cost fallacy.
