[r0b05]

It seems that you are missing a creative outlet in your current role so it would be wise to find it in a new role.

Uninstall Dota 2. It's hard but you can do it. Channel that creative energy into a side project, an instrument or whatever else you find fulfilling. Furthering your studies is also a good idea but be prepared for the marathon that comes with it.

[idontknowifican]

i’ve found i can tell i’m sad based solely on the number of hours i’ve been gsming

[r0b05]

True, and gaming can also be a social activity if you are lacking connection.

[abhnv]

That was one of the reasons I started playing 2 years ago, I have no friends in my city. And its hard to make friends at work, because I don't know why, at work, I always end up in 2 man teams.

It also happened at my previous 2 companies.

So, I reconnected with some of my college friends through Dota. We play together almost everyday. But I really need to put an end to it.

[abhnv]

True, my gaming hours are in the thousands. Almost 2.5k right now.

[k4rli]

Gsming? Typo in "gaming" or a new way to say "browsing internet on phone"?

[martopix]

It would probably a very old way of saying browsing internet on phone

[abhnv]

Haha, I've uninstalled Dota many times (I uninstalled it again today). But the thing is, I end up installing it in a week.

Maybe I won't this time.

[nullandvoid]

Purchase + install "cold turkey", you can set time blocks to play, or block months out entirely.

I used to game all the time, I now block games for 2-3 months, have a good weekend blow out and repeat.

This has been working pretty well for over a year now, highly reccomend.