Sometimes, your favorite hobby just doesn’t feel the same as it used to. One affected gamer is now turning to the community for help.
Many of us have certainly been in this situation. Our game libraries are bursting at the seams, memories of our favorite games evoke a warm, fuzzy feeling, and yet we still don’t feel like playing.
Time and again, gamers report that they have lost their former passion, even though there is nothing they would rather do than play games properly again. What may sound like a trivial matter at first can become quite stressful at some point. This is what happened to a user on Reddit, who is desperately asking for tips.
“I miss being a gamer.”
The 33-year-old turned to the community in the subreddit for PC gaming. According to his own statement, he has been playing since he was 5 years old, but he feels as if he has outgrown his passion. “I’m sad,” he writes in the headline.
Im sad im losing my passion advice ?
byu/Redjedi823 inpcgaming
Despite his awesome gaming setup and a full game library, he just can’t seem to get started playing a game.
I just scroll through my Steam game list without ever clicking “Play.” Then I just surf Reddit or YouTube. I also have consoles: I turn them on, check my PSN game list, and turn them off again.
This probably started after my long-term relationship (15 years) ended two years ago. Since then, I’ve been constantly going to clubs and bars. I feel like I’ve lost my passion, and that’s really sad. […]
Now when I’m bored, I have no choice but to go to a bar or club. That can’t be healthy, can it? I miss being a gamer.
As the comments show, he is not alone in his feelings. Many gamers are familiar with this situation and describe how they deal with it.
Among the top comments, for example, are slightly older gamers, such as user awesometakespractice. At 47, he has already taken several long breaks from his hobby: “It doesn’t just stop, sometimes I just get bored. Take a break and come back refreshed when you feel like it again – and you will.”
Many other users recommend taking a break like this. Most are certain that the desire to play will return on its own at some point.
Sometimes it’s not the hobby itself, but your own state of mind. Taking a break, taking care of yourself, meeting friends, doing sports; all of this can help rekindle your old passion, as well as… angusd98 notes.
Another tip comes from Arkyja, who suggests trying out a new genre. If you enjoy it, countless gaming possibilities will open up. We have also collected a few tips to help you combat gaming fatigue. Our editor Michael, for example, recommends ignoring new releases and your pile of shame. Géraldine has a few titles ready that helped her out of her gaming slump, and Elena advises you to play like a child. We’ve linked the relevant articles in the box above.
Now it’s your turn: Have you ever felt this way, and what did you do about it? Do you have any other tips for rediscovering the joy of gaming? Feel free to share them in the comments!
