How long does it take to break a video game addiction?

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Signe W.

As, we touch it every time we get bored so I will give u a challenge that to keep out all distractions from room and just staer at any blank wall (suggested black) and then after 1hour get up and start reading books

Vicki P.

Ot takes quite some time. I havent broken it fully either but what i would suggest is taking time out of your game time little by little.no big drastic changes.maybe start focusing on priorities or replace screen time with something fun like art or any other hobby

Somya F.

It depends on your potential and seriousness but if we’ll talk about scientific answer, at least at can take 66 dayes to make a new habit perfectly or leave habit.

Aymeric Y.

Tbh I’m not a gamer but a lot of my friends are. They’re videos games addicts but when the exam period arrives they got rid of em easily. So I don’t think it’s a strong addiction.

Tammy O.

Depends on what you mean by "breaking the addiction". I don’t believe that person will spend the rest of their lives not playing any video games. At the same time, drastically reducing play times and thereby reducing the negative impacts it has on that person’s life can be faster. < 1 month for meaningful change +-3 months is my guess for lasting change Lasting change -> replacing the video game time with healthier habits and enjoying those habits more

Cynthy Z.

It might take up to months to a year. You see, addiction is easier when the video games are easily available. You have to evaluate how much you are losing through the addiction and distance yourself from the video games

Tina J.

This will definitely depend on the type of person you are. I personally take about 1-7 days. Most commonly 2. Which is really short. But I would assume that it you have a longer more severe one it will take up to a month. But I’m truly unsure. I apologize in advance if this doesn’t help.

Freja W.

As long as they want to lose the addiction it shouldn’t take more than maybe s a month and a half to completely move on from them

Sam E.

Realize everything you’ve been putting off doing, including cleaning house or renovating in ways previously planned, and think about that stuff when playing video games. This is my experience quitting video games, letting the guilt build until I couldn’t be content playing games when I knew I could do something more productive and permanent in the real world, for myself and for my health, advancement, and growth!

Jack N.

Oh boy I love video games, but to break the habit is to unplug i recon and find joy in other things, take your mind off it be with people in real life.