How to Quit Fantasy Sports

Is it healthy to sweat every day over the performance of the Florida Marlins' second baseman? Of fret that the wide receiver of the Buffalo Bills hasn't scored a touchdown in two weeks? If participating in fantasy sports has diminished the pure joy of being a fan, read on!

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Things You’ll Need:

• Rooting interest in the hometown team
• Ability to swallow your pride

1. Realize that there's a problem with rooting for the athlete on your fantasy team that is competing against your hometown team. If you are turning cartwheels when your fantasy pitcher hurls a shutout against your favorite team, it's time to give up fantasy sports.
2. Appreciate the Talent of LaDainian Tomlinson--And Not Because He Scored 28 Points in Fantasy Football Check the old ego at the door. The ego gratification of performing well in fantasy sports tends to feed the addiction. Understand that the essence of being a sports fan is rooting for athletes, not earning points or bucks off their performances.
3. Think about how much money has been spent on entry fees into baseball, football and other fantasy leagues. What else could have been purchased with that money?
4. Make the final, bold move. Call all the league commissioners and tell them you're out. Brace for their reactions. Don't give in to gentle or bitter persuasion.
5. Enjoy at least one year of appreciating athletes only for their talent and rooting for teams simply because of your love for them. The longer you stay away from fantasy sports, the easier it is to remain apart.

Tips & Warnings

• Those is several leagues might find it difficult to quit cold turkey. So just stop competing in one or two of them every year until they are out of your life.
• Withdrawals could occur. Keep in mind that the first few days of the season without playing fantasy sports will be the toughest.