Dude. From the way it sounds, is you suffer from introversion that nearly all of us deal with here on Graalians. Not the BAD type of introversion, but the kind where social interaction drains you and it order to recover you look towards gaming.

I completely understand this, it is basically the description of introversion- and there isn't much of a way to navigate around it. We require cool-downs based on how much social pressure we accumulate. It isn't a way of saying someone is awkward or likes to be alone- its just a way to say someone needs more time to themselves in order to function normally.

Introverts, like me, usually have specific things that make them feel refreshed and relaxed. Things done alone- but mentally stimulating. This is pretty much the exact description of your/our gaming habit.

List of common "refreshments" for introverts:
Reading
Art
TV (movies, anime, series, cartoons, ect)
Gaming
Internet exploring
Social Media
Listening to music, playing music
Writing
Working on projects
Taking walks
Exercising
ect
Hell, me typing and reading graalians is a form of mine. Right. Now.


So realize that you as a person require larger periods than others to recuperate from daily social pressure. Realize that gaming is one of them, so it isn't something you NEED to take a break from. However, relying on gaming too much can be unhealthy- and demand too much time or cause you too lack exercise and general health.

My recommendation is when gaming is to not stare close at the screen and to have a well lit room. This helps you subconsciously track time better and you will be less likely to drain several hours at a time on a game. Seriously try it.
Also if you have a nearby trails/park, try dedicating some time to walking/jogging and listening to music. I do this for 30 minutes most days and it is refreshing to me and its great to get some sun and fresh air. I find myself relying on gaming to refresh myself much less.

The best option here as it sounds you are lacking, is a job. Jobs are ways to force yourself to be active and not waste time while you actually get experience and make money. The more you work, the more you outgrow things like gaming and the more options in life become available. Also, most work is socially demanding so your mind will adapt into a more extroverted overall outlook which might be what you are looking for.

Good luck, this came from a lot of my experience- and I think you should consider a lot of what I said. Do what you want though I still love to play me some bf4 or graal from time to time