Modern game makers are able to create an almost complete copy of real life. The opportunity to become better, stronger, more powerful or popular, dexterous and courageous at least in the game attracts many people, but not everyone can stop in time and are increasingly moving away from real life into virtual life.
Stop sitting at the computer. Determine the hours you need for work or study, and only turn on the equipment at that time. You need to remove any temptation associated with entering the virtual world. If possible, ditch the computer entirely. Give it to friends or family.
It is very important to lose contact with technology. Otherwise, you will want to return to the virtual world over and over again. The same rule applies to smokers who quit smoking: cigarettes should be as far away as possible. It is also better to give up the active use of your phone and tablet. Try to find interests outside of electronics. For example, handicrafts or reading books.
Find the reasons
Determine why you started playing simulation games. Most often these are some kind of problems in real life that do not allow you to interact with people normally. For example, flaws in appearance or low self-confidence.
Sometimes it can be difficult to admit some facts about yourself, but this must be done, otherwise it will be almost impossible to get rid of excessive addiction. Talk to your loved ones. Ask them to tell you what has changed since you joined the virtuality, why this might have happened, and how to find a way out. This will help you find the right solution.
Start a new life
Set yourself a big goal. Realizing your own destiny helps you cope with many problems. Every day is filled with meaning, every step matters and moving forward becomes much easier. An ambitious goal can be to create your own group, reach certain heights in your career, or create a family.
Define priority tasks. This is, first of all, getting rid of the reasons for going into virtuality. If you are not confident enough, start performing in front of the audience more often and try to achieve a truly meaningful result in any business. If you have flaws in your appearance, make an effort and get rid of them. You may need a lot of money for this, but you will have an additional incentive to earn it.
In the end, completely remove all games and characters. Tell all your friends and family that you stop playing simulators and start living a real life. Give someone a bail that is meaningful to you. If this person sees you playing, he can simply take this money for himself.
Contact a specialist
However, not all people have the strength to fix this problem on their own. Professional psychologists with experience dealing with addictions can help you. It is better to choose a specialist according to recommendations. If someone you know has successfully used such services, ask him for a number and make an appointment. This ensures that the psychologist does not turn out to be a dilettante or a cheater.
Don't expect instant results. Sometimes it takes dozens of consultations to completely fix the problem. You may need to see a psychologist even after giving up simulators altogether. Therefore, tune in to long-term practice.
