Things You'll Need:
- Willpower.
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Step 1
Do these Tankatronic Goggles make me look thin and frail?First, consider why you play the game and what keeps you in it: Is it the fantasy? This can be hard to address as there is nothing quite like the feeling of losing oneself in a story. But perhaps you should consider whether the fantasy is an escape from a reality that you aren't satisfied with or which contains responsibilities you are not ready to accept. For these types of concerns you need to seek out a confidant or professional that is willing to listen to your concerns and work on the issue. The key is to be completely honest with yourself so others can help you and give you the benefit of their insight.
Is it the online social dynamic? People who go far in WoW find that they have serious commitments to their guilds and the characters in them. This is not necessarily a negative behaviour. This type of committed behaviour can be channelled into real life pursuits which will reward you personally, professionally, romantically and financially (much more than any game ever could). This leads me to my next point: -
Step 2
Replace one addiction with another: This might annoy some people's sensibilities but addictions can't always be dropped with ease. Sometimes they have to be replaced with another 'addiction' which is more productive and socially acceptable. The key is to find something in the outside world that has greater meaning than buying up all the bolts of mageweave in the auction house because it is Saturday night and the lowbies have run the price down below the average for the server economy. When you find that pursuit in the real world that requires your time and attention you'll find it much easier to separate your game time from your real world time or even give it up the game altogether. Consider a sport, charity or other association which you are required to dedicate time and effort to. Pursue it with the same sense of commitment and sense of responsibility as you did to WoW and the rewards will come.
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Step 3
I can't believe I sharded my purpz....Ruin the game for yourself: Hey, sometimes hard decisions call for hard solutions. Shard your epics and sell everything you own in the auction house. That includes all your gear and everything you got in the bank. Shoot, if you really want to ruin the game for yourself can sell everything in your guild's bank and get blacklisted on the server altogether when they find out. Now, give your gold to some newb or a guild mate. If you've spent every night for 1 or 2 months in the BGs getting your welfare epics you'll cringe at the thought of having to do it all over again after such a drastic measure. When you have done that, cancel your account with Blizzard and uninstall the game from your pc. Then chuck the dvds in the river. Call it closure my friend....
Comments
powercrt said
on 10/31/2009 I found this - http://www.hypnosis.com.au/break-world-of-warcraft-addiction.html.
Used it for two weeks without any having any withdrawal symptoms. Found I was alot more calmer than i normally am. Stopped using it after I realised I wasnt even thinking about warcraft anymore. worked a treat!
wowanonmom said
on 9/13/2009 If you have a kid who is addicted but won't admit it and refuses to stop by himself, you may need to do an intervention. We sent our son to wilderness therapy for 8 weeks and it has helped him realize he really is addicted to the game. It has also helped him understand the reasons he is addicted so he can work on overcoming the addiction.
davidomar said
on 8/20/2009 Oh man, WOW is undoubtedly one of the most played games out there. And this article really shows it: There are people who are so addicted that a how to stop that addiction guide is needed. Sorry for the pun, but actually it makes sense. There are really people who cannot stop to play this game. I heard there are people who forget to eat, sleep, and take a bath for days. Is there any record of people who die because of this? Well I hope not. Anyway, I haven't play this game. I am a gamer though, a hardcore gamer. But it is me who control the game not the opposite. Besides, when you can do something, it doesn't mean you have to do it. Great article by the way!
bellsy said
on 8/5/2009 My 50 year old husband is totally and absolutely addicted to WOW. He spends up to 100 hours a week playing. He does nothing around the house and spends no time with me or our two children. Most nights he doesn't even join us for dinner, just gets his food when it suits him (after he has finished a raid) and eats it at the computer. He comes to bed around 2 or 3am and then gets up at around 6am and starts again. I have tried to get him to stop or at least have a couple of days free of it each week but he just gets angry and says its none of my business. Any suggestions other than divorce (and I am seriously thinking of that). I've had enough.
caenneth said
on 8/3/2009 I can stop anytime I want..