Addicted to EQ

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Originally Posted by skyfoxnz85 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

First of all, English is not my 1st language. Please excuses my poor english.

Hey skyfoxnz85 It's all good over decade plus of P99 I've met people from almost every country in the world.

Originally Posted by skyfoxnz85 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Ok i think i need some help and seeking some advise from those who may or may not experienced this in the past. I’ve been playing EQ last couple of years and it became big part of my life.

I personally have had EQ addiction full blown, not caring so much about life and only thinking about everquest. I've been there.

Originally Posted by skyfoxnz85 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I love grinding, camping, and levelling and help other people.

This is exactly the drug about EQ that hooked into me. every drug has a hook. Everyone to talk to on EQ, camping spots and seeing people walk up. grinding for items or exp. I know how you feel.

Originally Posted by skyfoxnz85 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I has been great but recently i’ve been obsessed with this game and start prioritise this game over my real life. I had couple of sick leaves I shouldn’t have and this “Work from home” during pandemic made it too easy for me to make excuses… Yeah i am super addicted to this game. I never had this issue while playing other MMO since they have “diminishing return” stuff. (Like daily limit or weekly limits).

Okay right off the bat, it's healthy and normal to take time off work to enjoy things you like or love. The problem starts when you begin to make excuses for why you're neglecting real life obligations for a pixel fantasy world. Please bear with me.

Originally Posted by skyfoxnz85 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I think i need some break from this game.

Yes go cold turkey, Please for your health and real life obligations. I know how you feel, The longer you take a break the easier it will be. Try not to think about EQ, seriously!!! Don't think about ANY online gaming or RPGs.

Originally Posted by skyfoxnz85 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Sometime I prefer to be online rather than be in real life. Is there anyone who had similar problems before and figure out how to get out of this addiction? I still want to continue play this game but I don’t want to be controlled by it. Apologies for being a drama queen but I figured I should share this with the community I spend the most time with 1st…

I have been there, honestly dead to rights (pure honesty) I have. The people I've met meant a lot to me, but it's so much more important to take care of your personal well being. And I can't do it for you, ONLY YOU can do it for YOU. Trust me, the people you've met would want you to be happy and care about yourself.

If you ever need someone to vent to or talk about recovering from classic EQ, pm me and we can chat anytime.

Take care of yourself!