Video games affect different people differently. The pattern of behavior you describe, that can be summarized as 'all or nothing gaming' approach is something I

Video games affect different people differently. The pattern of behavior you describe, that can be summarized as 'all or nothing gaming' approach is something I recognize through own experience. The key is to have healthy dose of other activities that will prevent you from going 'all in' on games. Sports or travel come to mind. And having children... Once you have kids, the days of your glorious gaming past will become a hazy, distant memory.