🚫 Why You Should Stop Playing Online Games Today

🚫 Why You Should Stop Playing Online Games Today

🎮 The Hidden Danger Behind Online Games

Online games look harmless. They are fun, competitive, and sometimes even rewarding. But what most people don’t see is how they slowly eat away your time, your money, and your mental peace.

For some, it’s just a hobby. But for many — like I once was — it becomes a trap.

💸 When Entertainment Turns into Addiction

At first, it’s “just for fun.” Then, it’s ₹100, ₹500, ₹1000 bets. You win once, and the excitement is unmatched. You lose once — and the chase begins.

You tell yourself, “Let me recover this loss.”

And that’s where the trap closes. Online gaming platforms are designed to keep you playing — and losing — longer.

🧠 The Mental Health Crash

The addiction doesn’t just hurt your wallet. It damages your:

• Sleep
• Focus
• Relationships
• Confidence

You begin lying to yourself — and then to others. You stop trusting your own decisions. And worst of all? You lose respect for your own time and energy.

🚫 Why I Quit Online Gaming

I was earning ₹6000–₹8000 a day from gaming. But I couldn’t stop. Eventually, I lost over ₹8 lakhs. My bank accounts were frozen. My mind was burnt out.

That’s when I made the toughest — and smartest — decision of my life:

I quit. Completely. No excuses.

I uninstalled every gaming app. I deleted my wallet balances. I wrote down my losses. And I made a plan.

🔁 What I Gained After Quitting

Since quitting, I’ve:

• Paid off more than half my debt
• Regained control over my time and money
• Started learning new, real-world income skills
• Found peace of mind I hadn’t felt in years

The thrill of the game can never match the power of freedom.

✋ Don’t Wait for Rock Bottom

You don’t need to hit rock bottom like I did. If you feel:

• You’re spending too much time or money on games
• You lie about how much you play
• You feel anxious or guilty after gaming

Then it’s time to take a break — or quit.

Uninstall the app. Tell a friend. Take your life back.

💬 My Message to You

Online games are not your future. You are.

Choose growth. Choose control. Choose freedom.

I’m building my life again — and you can too.

Let’s stop losing to games. Let’s start winning at life.

Medium Link – https://medium.com/@pulkitkhandelwal5/why-you-should-stop-playing-online-games-today-f72a48b49381