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_itsmeteo t1_jdulbda wrote

Reply to comment by Odenssi96 in Gamers block by Odenssi96

Can I ask how old are you? Do you work?

I play games since I was 9/10 years old. I noticed a while ago, as I started working a 9-6pm job and working out at the gym that i'm not as "emotional available" to playing games as I was before.

It's normal to be stressed and tired and because of that you can't focus like before. But i'm still stubborn enough and I still game at the end of the day :)

Could be just a phase

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Odenssi96 OP t1_jduob4y wrote

Im 27. I kinda feel this might be it. Which is kinda sad in a way. I hope its a phase !

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_itsmeteo t1_jduox9u wrote

I'm almost 27 but I think what influences the most is your day to day life, if you work, if you spend your day outside the house, if you're tired at the end of the day, family problems, etc. Because you can be 27 and still have that college life eheh

I forgot to say that I play RPG's which require more attention and focus because of the story. I also like to feel immersed in the game world which is more difficult if I'm feeling tired or anxious. When I'm in one of those "worst" phases I usually play lighter games like play fifa or nba 2k.

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rooftops t1_jdwkcws wrote

28 and mood. Part of me thinks I'm just tired of sitting at a computer, which sucks because I'm trying to career shift into a remote work field lol. I found playing controller games through my TV on the couch hits a bit different though if you have the layout for it.

As others have said, taking a break is fine too. You're not obligated to use your PC and frankly it'll probably last you 5+ years anyway so you've got plenty of time to enjoy it :) stretch your legs, touch grass, make a snack, read a book, give yourself a week off and see if anything calls to you.

And talk to your therapist, you know you've been neglecting to 😤

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Odenssi96 OP t1_jdwosx4 wrote

This was quite real homie stuff. I should maybe see a therapist in general.

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rooftops t1_jdwsucr wrote

Do as I say, not as I do(n't) xd re: also get that ADHD medicated.

Not to be too real but imo we're just in a weird crux between the freedom of youth and the burden of responsibility. Things will hit different or not at all sometimes. I think the feeling will come around again though, some game will hook you right back in :P

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