Hey banties,
I need to talk to someone, please.

I have been so addicted to gaming for the last 10 years that it has had a lasting effect on my social life
>eroded friendships beyond repair
>completely neglected maintaining a social network beyond close family
>excluded myself from social activities, such as parties or sports to be able to play more
Also my scholastic life has basically been halted in its tracks after vocational school. I realised about a year ago that my use of gaming was pathological but I have had no luck in stopping. Literally all my days are spent gaming for about 10 hours, after that watching gaming videos in bed and sleeping just to repeat again.

Does anybody else have experience with overcoming an addiction? maybe even specifically a gaming addiction?

I just need some advice and human connection