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writes:Hey guys so I'm a 15 year old guy and recently my life's been a bit of a mess. I've spent the last few year being an on and off total online gaming addict. I droove away all my friends and spent every bit of spare time playing. I use to be top of my class and a fit and keen athletics type, now my grades have plumitied and I'm unfit and ruining my body. I'm trying to sort out my problems now but after being anti social for so long I've lost the confidence to organize to go out and none of my friends invite me out. I was so close to one of my female friends who I liked so much but after I became so addicted I neglected our friendship and we've fallen appart and I've lost all my confidence with most girls now. I'm still strugleing to keep off the addicting games also. I had another amazing friend and she helped me get off he games for a few months but now I'm back on and I don't have the heart to tell her because I know she'll be so disappinted in me after we went through so much to get me off. I really don't know who/where to turn to anymore...
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reader, LilPixie +, writes (18 April 2010):
 You could try to set yourself a time limit how long you're allowed to play those games every week. Or you could do it the hard way and not play anything at all. Try going to the gym once a week or join a sports club. It'll get you fit and will make you feel more confident about yourself. Plus you'd get to know new people.I know it'd be hard for you, but why don't you try to just ask some of your old friends if they want to meet up at the weekend? It'll take time, but I'm sure that if you show them that you wanna improve yourself and start spending more time with them things will slowly get back to normal.Oh and by the way... You've already taken the most important step - realising that you are a games addict AND ADMITTING It! Good Luck
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reader, Isa123  +, writes (18 April 2010):
 Have you tried going to your parents for help?
This is something that needs other people involved. You need to not only focus on something else, but also set blocks on your computer. Have your family change your password or block the internet and game access at certain times or on the weekends.
I know you will have withdrawals, but if so, take a bath, shower, go for a walk..SOMETHING! Chew gum, run, swim, something to keep you moving and get your mind out of it!
Good luck to you!
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