I have found that a new game can provide a new world to get lost in when times get hard with staying sober. Many times it occupies both hands, focus, and a great of thrill and enjoyment.
I am an Role Play Gamer (RPG) mostly. I just bought Far Cry 5 and have just started. It’s a great way to keep me busy and out of my own thoughts when I start to spiral.
Now, I wanna know your input on gaming and how it has effected you and your sobriety, and some of your favorite games!
Stay strong ya’ll!
I’m playing Far cry as well! Awesome game
Initially it was a trigger… I used to play games and get smashed! I always thought I was better buzzed.
I’ve since taken the drink out of the equation, and I’m much better.
I like all games:
Witcher 3
Far cry
Destiny 2
Dragon Age
All CODs
FIFA
NBA2K
Haven’t jumped in those new PUK or Fortnite games yet.
Exactly, I used to think the same thing, would sit at the pc with a few beers on the desk on standby so I wouldn’t hafta get up between online matches, with a cigarette hanging out my mouth blowing smoke in my eyes the whole time lol since the physical withdraws have subsided ive figured out my accuracy is better on fps games and i can remember what ive done in the last 10 mins on rpgs lol, my pc is down at the moment, waiting on a new water pump for the cooling system so i went and got a switch with some of this dope and booze money I’ve been saving cuz I hadn’t played a Zelda game in forever. I’m completely immersed in hyrule right now lol… I hear that new far cry is awesome tho, def gotta pick that up when I get the pc goin again
I’m so jealous you got a switch!! I’ve been wanting to play the new Zelda for so long!!
I used to think gaming was fun while drinking but it’s so much better playing sober. Now I’m more focused on the game and not quickly drinking my beer just so I can get up and get another one.
I’m playing Fortnite!!
It’s a decent system, I like it so far, but no good for anything with decent graphics, gotta be animated cartoonish stuff or indie games…ive been calling it the $300 Zelda machine to my friend that convinced me to get it lol, only things I’ve played so far are Zelda, Mario Odyssey, and mariokart…was gonna get resident evil revelations and replay them til I saw the system requirements lol, figured I’ve already been thru em on the pc…another upside is u don’t piss off ur teammates as much running off in the middle of a match to take a piss lol, I’ve gotten blown out on Rainbow 6 siege and in cod s&d matches for taking off to the bathroom or fridge mid game lol
Played Far Cry 5 already, wonderful ending, some crazy parts in here as well. （¯口¯）
Gaming is a good release for me, and a nice outlet if I need to distract myself or get rid of stress.
Before when I was drinking and playing, I played much worse, it’s fun to see the difference in my k/ds. I also used to be a terror leading raids and trials, I’m much nicer now.
Nice dude! What do you think so far? I dig the culty aspect of the story line
Duuuuude! You are speaking from the heart! It is still a big trigger for me, but I get much more done sober for real. Get up the great work and keep gaming!
Yes I find that gaming helps a lot! I would smoke bong hits all the time when I was playing games I been
Clean for 6 days now . And I feel like gaming is much better now for me helps a lot keeps my mind busy
Games I play now
Monster hunter world that game is crazy good
Far cry 5
Ufc 3
I have MHW and it’s fun as hell. I am stuck on the last legendary dragon, the one full of spikes that comes at you when you take down the volcano dragon? Still can’t beat him without a proper squad
I havent came across Far Cry 5 yet, really want to play. I’m a long time fan of the franchise. I’ll be buying it this next upcoming weekend cause I loved all the other games.
As of now, I’m stuck in Fallout 4. I used to drink and play, and I would love it. But now that I play sober, I started over, and the story is much more clear. Now I can remember the parts of the story that I leave off on before saving and quitting. Which is a big plus. I also don’t start playing and realize that I accidentally sold my favorite weapons/armour cause I was too drunk, haha.
I don’t have the dexterity for video games, although I do watch my friends play, so does anyone play board games or am I just aging myself lol?
I’ve spent hours b4 running around fallout 4 tryin to remember where the f*** I left a certain companion or what happened to a damn weapon I should have on me or in a crate at a settlement lol. @Englishd I’m the middle ground on this one, I’m down for any board game except monopoly, that is always a potential for homicide lol. The video games just kept getting better and better as I was growin up and I haven’t been able to put em down, burned up a few pc video cards on half life 2, fallout 3 and various call of duty games over the years but ill stop long enough for a good game of chess any day.
Yesss!! I quit drinking the day before zelda botw was released last year. Having that game helped so much. I’m glad u brought this up because tomorrow I start day 1 with no coke and I’m going to buy a new game to help me through it 
any recommendations? RPG preferably ps3 or Wii u ?
What board games? I was always a fan of hungry hippos, monopoly… I also love card games as well
Any elders scrolls game. Oblivion, or skyrim. Easily put 300 hours into any of them
Oh skyrim is one of my favorites!!
Im constantly gaming now, and find it much better sober. I used to smoke weed between matches, after missions etc but now im finding myself lost for hours in games and not really wanting a smoke. Im only 21 days sober atm but gaming has definitely helped get through the tough cravings. I just chuck on FIFA, Warframe, Sea of Thieves or Fortnite and just get lost in the worlds