What can you expect if you quit?
At the very least, it will be a mixed bag of emotions. If you have been playing a lot, it’s going to feel a bit crazy, a whole churning pot of emotional turmoil.
Take a look at this list below, and expect some of the following:
Difficulty sleeping
Depression
Feeling completely empty
Vivid dreams about the game
Fear about the future
Anger at people around you
Irritability and restlessness
Periods of just sitting and thinking
Relief
Strong urges to try and go back
Mood swings
Sadness
Missing game friends
Missing your characters
Anxiety
Loneliness
Boredom
Lost for what to do now
Lack of motivation
Lack of goals
Illness like flu or a cold
Wanting to be alone
Putting off important stuff you know you should do
Wishing you could have it all, and play
Lack of enthusiasm
No passion for anything
The first few weeks after quitting is tough, and a lot of people give in and return to the game and waste all of the hard work they have done.
It’s going to be hard!
Remember though, you are not alone, and the toughest things give the biggest satisfaction. Remember what Gandalf said “All we can do is decide what to do with the time that is given to us”:
#1 by Corey Chapman on May 23, 2010 - 11:07 pm
Psychology is one of the most interesting branches of science because there are so many unknowns.’:,