how long is too long?

[Mr. Goobii]

I Suppose you just need to start thinking different.

That^. I were in same situation as you. Just think in other minds, not computers/video games.

[Void]

You know what I did?
I sold my laptop. I have a crappy PC that can only log in the internet. Cannot play games.

[TwoFace]

Get a girlfriend. Most effective way.

girlfriends are expensive. but its funny that you mentioned that because last week this one girl was booty dancing with me and after that night thats when it hit me "man, i forgot how much fun i can have with them (my friends). what else could i be doin thats fun" lol!
 
 

Thinking about it me too, im getting addicted, like nicotine to a cigar  :trust:

at this point i would like to go smoke now

Or be real, do you really need this game? If you want to achieve things in live, you should get to action bro! (Says the one who has bad grades himself )

Or request a ban.

youre right there's no denying that. i'll ask myself that when i get online. As far as requesting a ban though im just gonna find another server and DM in it till i get banned and keep repeating that action

[CaptainCrazy]

I believe the consequences will lead you elsewhere, hopefully somewhere more "better" in the social life. But as long as you enjoy playing on Argonath, I don't see any reason to just stop cause you "need" - I've dealt with that bullshit before.

"It's never too late".

[Murt]

Get a girlfriend. Most effective way.

^
Try to find a girl. Fall in love.

[Gandalf]

Learn time-management. You know you have to do a number of things you must do, a numer of things you like and a number of things you want to do.

First priority: school work/ job. When you arrive home take 30 minutes to relax, watch TV or listen to music.
Then start the school work and job applications, and do not get distracted by all other things until its finished.

After that you have the remaining time to split between things like making musing and playing Argonath.  If you need to, make a schedule, but do not become a slave of it.

[(tr)Ollie]

Turn laptop off then you can't play....

[Biggo2]

My life is kinda the same. I've always had my mind on suicide... but it's not the answer..

[TwoFace]

My life is kinda the same. I've always had my mind on suicide... but it's not the answer..

damn, i dont think my situation was that serious. but i can see why you would have those thoughts

Turn laptop off then you can't play....

  Wowzers i made a mess in my trousers



i found this article on yahoo, pretty good read on this topic

http://blog.games.yahoo.com/blog/311-the-fine-line-between-game-enthusiast-and-addict?nc

For some video game enthusiasts, finding a way to keep their hobbies from overtaking other aspects of their lives isn't an easy thing to accomplish. And the reasons, according to one doctor, have nothing to do with a lack of impulse control.

"There's a neurochemistry - whether you're gambling, gaming or taking drugs - that is all the same," "It has to do with the elevation of dopamine and other neural chemicals that your body makes. When it overproduces that for too long, the body makes adjustments - which we call tolerance. ... And when you're not engaged in that stimulating behavior or ingestion of those chemicals, the body goes into withdrawal."

[FastSh00T]

You know what I did?
I sold my laptop. I have a crappy PC that can only log in the internet. Cannot play games.

then How do you play IV:MP and you are IV:MP Manager? 

[(tr)Ollie]

  Wowzers i made a mess in my trousers

You are definitely playing this shit far too much if you are creaming your pants due to something on an on-line games forum.

then How do you play IV:MP and you are IV:MP Manager? 

Because he is Void and he is cool.

[Exclusive.]

I am currently trying to stop gaming for real, to focus on school and get good grades. I haven't gamed from Sunday and I really got the feeling things for school are going quite well actually. I'll be just keep doing this till I have good grades and I can chill again.

[MisterSjeiks]

I haven't gamed from Sunday and I really got the feeling things for school are going quite well actually.

Anyways, if you live with your parents or something they can like, make sure you do your work before you turn on the PC.

[Exclusive.]

Well better

[Raykaza]

Just organise your time and you will be fine.I play SAMP I study i drink i smoke i pod ect...