I wanted to throw out a PSA: that if you do not feel well, feel you’re spending too much time in game, that you feel you’re avoiding responsibility, have too much anxiety from gaming etc. that it’s okay to take a break and do something else.
I decided to unsub recently because I realized I’m addicted in a very unhealthy way. In fact, I’ve been playing too much and it started affecting my every day life. I skirt responsibility, I procrastinate, and the time spent playing the game I’m not even enjoying it.
My time in-game has actually been pretty miserable lately. Formulaically, I do a few m+ a week, I run my dungeons for mogs/mounts, and whether I get my rewards or not, I feel bad regardless… but kept playing. And if I accomplished everything, I just find a new thing to worry about. Most recently I decided to give myself an hour of play time to do something, but I noticed I had some dubloons and wasn’t far from a crate. Well, how long could it take? Few hours later, I wasted my time, skirted study time I was going to do, and am behind. These things have been recurring lately and it’s been adding to my anxiety and furthering my procrastination habits. As a result I decided to unsub so I can focus on more important things, as well as pick up a different hobby.
This is in no way a thread against WoW or its current state or against video games.
Instead, I just wanted to throw a PSA, that if you’re not doing well, are using this game as an unhealthy escapism, or if you are feeling similar to me, that it is ok to take a break, do something else, and come back later. Mental health is important and even though we can use games for stress relief or helping us cope with something, that does not mean we can’t get addicted. Excess of anything can be dangerous and it can burn us out, fry our dopamine receptors, and hurt us in other areas of life. Moderation is always key and it’s ok to admit you need a break.
edit: no you cant have my gold.
