My brother is addicted to gaming
My brother is in his early 30s and is addicted to gaming. He is currently unemployed and has only worked about 2 years in his whole life
He has 2 degrees and has been unsuccessful in getting jobs in both of them.
Sure, there are economic factors at play, but it’s also because he has never worked (so has a shit resume and looks unemployable)
Both of my parents are really stressed for him, as he can’t get a job, and spends all of his time gaming.
I also get stressed about him too, often wondering if he will ever snap out of it, or be able to look after himself.
Due to the abnormal amount of time spend gaming (I’m talking over 8 hours a day, 7 times a week) it has really shut him out from the real world
He never leaves the house, never gets fresh air, doesn’t exercise, doesn’t meet new people, doesn’t have any social skills, or any employable skills for that matter. He also looks depressed
His friends who are also going nowhere in life are also very socially awkward and have debilitating anxiety. One of them doesn’t even work either. His friend also just sits at home and plays games. 32 year old by the way!
I have become so resentful of Gaming. My brother who was so smart and had so much potential has just wasted his life behind a screen doing the most unproductive thing you could do
sure he is winning in the game but hes a loser in real life
He said he wants a job and has been applying but I don’t believe him, how can I believe that he wants a job? I’ve never seen him work hard at a job? I’ve never seen him be proactive or take initiative in finding a job? He has always relied on getting that paper after uni to be successful in getting a job but I’m sorry that doesn’t cut it these days anymore. His failure to gain employment is a result of his own actions
everytime I see him on his computer he is playing games, I have caught him watching porn and I know he has an only fans account
It disgusts me that I work so hard to help take care of my parents financially but he doesn’t care to help me look after them. They are his parents too. Why is it me that has to do all the work while he spends everyday like it’s a holiday?
If it was my way I’d ask my parents to kick him out or give him an ultimatum, that if he wants to stay home, then he needs to be employed
The way he is going,
When my parents die he will be homeless
And if he reaches out to me for help
I’m not going to help him. Even if it is painful
If anyone out there has a family member who has been addicted to gaming, what did you do to help?
For ex gaming addicts, what helped you stop gaming?
Any advice would be appreciated
Thank you in advance