The Boy Who Overcame Anxiety Through Gaming - An Introductory Post
Once upon a time ... a long time ago, there lived a boy. Much of the time, he wasn't happy. He couldn't play sports like the other boys in school. He found it difficult to make friends and talk to other people due to his social anxiety disorder. He was bullied throughout his school life and usually stayed by himself. However, the boy had a love for computers and found comfort in computer games as an escape from everyday frustrations. It allowed him to talk to people without feeling pressured by physical interactions. It was his "safe" place. That boy, as you've probably guessed by now, was me. I'm Kevin, a boy from the city of Bangkok.
Fast forward to a couple of months ago, I stumbled upon a weird card game called Splinterlands from a friend of mine and he said to me, "EZ-iest money you'll ever make while doing what you love - playing games." So I tried the game.
Starting off, I was clueless on how to play, what the cards were used for, and WHY doesn't my ranged monster attack on the front LMAO. I then went on Youtube to watch some tutorials where I came upon Bulldog1205's videos and I learned a ton of tips and tricks on the game. After a couple of videos, I tried it out and BOOM, I was on a 10-game winning streak. This got me hooked on the game and have been playing it ever since! This game has really helped me with my social anxiety disorder as I got into the Splinterlands community on Twitch where I met some great streamers including @clove71, @splinterlandshq, @marcuswahl, @godislove777, @sgt-dan, @cmmndrbawang, @gameboyali, @drabs587, and CryptoLlama. #NoSleepGang <3 This created an output where I could interact with people and not think about the negativity around me. I hope this community will grow stronger as more people get into Splinterlands and hopefully I'll be a part of something special.
That's all for me folks. I hope everyone reading this blog post will have an amazing day ahead or if you're reading this at night, have an amazing next day!
*thank you @macchiata for recommending me to create an introductory post.
You already are. :)
Thanks :D gonna be here for a long time.
It might be true, but for me some times playing game decrease and some times increase anxiety.
Yes, but we have to try to control our emotions in this game and just try to enjoy it as it is.
I hear you, my friend. I was also bullied as a boy. I got lost in my books and western shows on TV. I am the last person people would have thought that would become a US Marine. Sometimes what we think is weakness can turn into strength! I appreciate your support of all the members of the NOSLEEPGANG. You will one day be known as an OG (original gangster) of the NOSLEEPGANG of @splinterlands!
Can you make one for me?
Use my dp
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These are going to be prizes on the giveaway wheel for my followers. You can visit my stream on Twitch and maybe win one!
Look forward to seeing you! We have a great welcoming and helpful community! You will find that @cmmndrbawang is the head of our welcome wagon and technical support team along with many other gracious folks. He along with others will help you with our contests!
#splinterlandsOnTwitch #nosleepgang #play2earn
Woooo my very own card! It looks really cool Sarge :D Thank you so much and I just wanted to tell you, you are a great role model to me and to many people watching your streams.
Yay! Welcome! It's great to see you in the Splinterlands Community!
Welcome to Splinterlands! So glad you found this community; it's a great one! You've been upvoted by rosiew.
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STOPWelcome to Splinterlands, HIVE, Splintertalk and 1UP. Cool to read you already made plenty of connections and enjoy your time over here. It is a great place for so many reasons.
I LOVE this post and I am so happy you are here in Splinterlands! ~@clove71
It's a fun game where we can really get addicted and that's exactly what's happening with me, I feel like I'm addicted to this game and I can't stop playing and trying new tactics and new cards, I hope you enjoy this game more and have a great time with us here in this wonderful community.
I can't agree more! This game has got me hooked :D Thank you and I'm glad to be part of this amazing community.
It is work some time, but some time gaming increasing it. I think it should be handled in time and also mood. Thanks bro