I hear you man... time spent gaming is time that could have been spent on more 'productive' things or just self-improvement / improving relationships.
I've been meaning to get back into gaming but at this stage in my life I can't afford to spend 4-5 hours a day on a game.
Folks have suggested gaming in moderation and setting aside something like 2x per week for gaming but i'm a little afraid to start. If there's one thing i've learnt from giving up alcohol it is that cutting something out 100% is easier than 95%.
Definitely. I've tried cutting back and doing it in moderation before but it never lasts. Much better to cut the head off the snake and stick to your guns.