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Destiny
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3 RepliesEdited by Fez1996: 9/28/2015 7:29:28 PMYou just have to find something else you really enjoy, like a sport or instrument. I've been there buddy and it sucks, video gaming is a real addiction to some people. I almost didn't finish high school last year I was there 63 days out of my senior year and why? Because I was at home playing destiny. My girlfriend of 3 years even left me for playing to much. I finally got my shit together and got a job, graduated, got my girl back so just keep your head up bud you will get threw this just like did.
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4 RepliesDopamine is a neurotransmitter that gives a sense of accomplishment. Video games drain your brain of the sense of "reward" making a lot of other obligations seenl seem pointless. If Destiny is youl your biggest accomplishment, you're addicted to the false sense of accomplishment.
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1 ReplyEdited by MpkReaper: 9/28/2015 7:28:00 PMDestiny is ruining my life, my wife is starting to hate me, my kid has stopped asking for my help and my job.., I can't concentrate (see posting while at work) but even I know, me looking for help on a Destiny forum is not helping me. If someone would pay me my current salary to play Destiny that would fix the problem. That would be great. But no I am told I am addicted to video games which is not covered under insurance. But it is a very real addiction.
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Same lol
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Go to DA(destiny anonymous) lol
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1 ReplyYour lost crush probably went for the other guy because he didn't think about Destiny all day...he was too busy thinking about how to get to third base.
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1 ReplyTtk ruined the day lol
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Lol that light comment at the end got me XD. Unfortunately I am in the same boat you are in. But unlike you I am embracing it. JOIN THE DARK SIDE!!!! [spoiler]we have cookies :)[/spoiler]
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Shit when I was your age I played football, rugby and skateboarded. was single maybe 3 days at a time in highschool and still pumped out a solid 2-5 hours a day crushing kids on CoD(back when it was good...)
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Ok sounds like your a smart person who knows you have to much of an addition you just need an extra push to just take a small break from it.
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1 ReplyIt's ok man. You will run out of stuff to do and get sick of destiny soon. Go out and run, get some exercise. It will do you good. Add me if you like. Should be ready to raid this weekend.
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You need to realize at the end of the day that all this work your doing for destiny is just for a bunch of digital items that will get you nowhere and nothing in life man. Picture yourself four years from now thinking back on how much time you wasted playing destiny. Build more friendships, work hard in school and think about what you want in life. Don't let this video game take over. Your never going to get these amazing years of your life back and you don't want to live with too many regrets. Maybe start hanging out with people who don't play video games, take a break.
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Sounds like you're smart enough to realize all this; you're smart enough to figure it out. Good luck to you.
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Expected bel air Disappointed
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I feel you man but honestly we control it and just need to stop. Finish all your work first and then play a bit. You need to learn how to control it haha
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Do homework at last minute and play all night. I work part time and take a full high school class schedule and two college classes per semester. Bull shitting will become your friend. You can write an essay way faster at 2 am running on coffee than at 4 after school
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Edited by MikeyOMilla: 9/28/2015 5:16:23 PMKeep ure head up man. We all over use outlets for distraction from everyday life, but problems can only be resolved by assessing and dealing with them accordingly. You will be happier playing the game the less obsessive you become. For example, after you work hard or get ure stuff handled in school, you'll have a greater appreciation for your down time. The more you stray from solving your issues the more unhappy you'll become. I never blame the outlets, I realize the people that are overly obsessed with their hobbies are wrongfully using their down time as a coping mechanism. It's an addictive personality thing more than destiny being a culprit thing. Be strong and and figure out why your unhappy.
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You might benefit from meditation or calming techniques. You have to keep telling yourself that it's just a game, and it's a really fun game, but you have other things to do first.
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3 RepliesDo your homework in class lol. That's what I did.
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Let your friend borrow your disk go 2 weeks cold turkey and you'll be all good
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If you ever get the chance to go with friends just go. I had the opportunity to take two hours off and go skate with my friends and I took it because I need the break and exercise
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[quote]3rd and worst of all. IM USING IT TO -blam!-ING COPE WITH BAD SITUATIONS. Like with what happened today, I found out my crush didn't feel the way I did towards her and she has a boyfriend. What did I do? I didn't want to talk, I surprisingly got off destiny, TO WATCH OTHER PEOPLE PLAY DESTINY. [/quote] Hahahahahah! :') I will say though, people neeeeeed to stop shaming video game addictions. People could be addicted to drugs, s**, alcohol, gambling, committing crimes like vandalism, theft, breaking road rules and ending up with fines or worse! Club rats, plastic fantastic enthusiasts and such. Nothing wrong with gaming. Your more likely to become a killer by killing animals than playing violent video games. I have a close friend who smoked cigarettes since he was 11, he was introduced to Destiny in April (he's now 25) and he went cold turkey because he got addicted to Destiny. :)
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I was like that for a few months, then I cold turkey'd myself, now I can play it for an hour or so and be content :L
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2 RepliesWant advice from another 16 year old? I'll give it to ya. Homework and studying before destiny. I only play on weekends (or when my parents are both working and I am home by myself). But also put down destiny to go out with friends to have fun. destiny isn't everything, sure it's fun as hell; but go out and enjoy life.
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From an 18 year old in my senior year I sorta have the same problem I play destiny all through the week and I don't really hang out with people until Friday Saturday and Sunday Bc of homework and all that but right when you get home finish all of your work and then binge destiny lol it's a great stress reliever
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3 RepliesYour hormones are a little bit... Whacked out right now. Things are going to seem more severe then they are. As for your grades, remember A's and B's in Highschool C's in collage. Assuming you are 16 you (should be) a sophomore, or a junior, which means one or two more summers. Best advice I can give you is find a friend. Find a friend that is a girl. You can set goals to be her dream guy. Now if she wants tall, dark, and handsome, and you are short, pasty, and insecure, I don't know how to help. However, if she is solely dependent on someone who will take care of her then be there for her. She will soon take interest in you. If not, you are too close to her. You have to be slightly mysterious, let her think about you, let her wonder. Don't try to come to her, she will come to you. It happened in my case anyway, my girlfriend kissed me when we were casually hanging out. 7 months later, my longest lasting relationship, and my happiest so far too.
