I was a WOW addict for roughly a year from when the game first was released until March of this year. Playing sometimes an entire weekend from Friday evening when I got off work until Sunday evening when I needed to sleep so I could function on Monday. I quit for roughly 5 months while my wife and I planned our wedding and then went right back to playing after everything was finished in September of this year. My wife and I have always been a very happy couple, until I started playing again after the wedding. I found us arguing and fighting, mostly over me playing the game too much, but occasionally about other topics that we would NEVER argue about. I was irritable, tired, and worst of all I could have put my marriage in jeopardy. The sad thing is, a lot of wives/girlfriends/parents just allow the individuals to continue to play. It's truely unfortunate, but it took almost watching my wife walk out two weeks ago when I realized what the game was doing to me. I truly believe if my wife had not threatened to leave if I did not seek help, I would still be playing today. I haven't touched the game in over a week now. Most people dont understand the hold a video game can have on an individual. My wife sat me down several times and tried to talk to me. I even attempted to limit my game playing, but found myself not abiding by the time restraints I had given myself. So I have quit cold turkey and I intend to keep it that way.

If anyone needs an ear, or wishes to chat about their experience, or even just needs a hug, let me know.