Gaming Addiction

Game addiction, or more broadly game overuse, is excessive or compulsive use of the computer and video games that interferes with daily life. In some instances, people addicted in gaming neglected the people around them and isolated themselves from social contact.
To share a bit more of my views about gaming addiction, I have written a personal recount of a addicted gamer who regretted his behaviour after experiencing the effects of gaming addiction:

Dear journal,
When was the last time I did not sit staring at the computer screen for numerous hours? I cannot remember. When was the last time I got good results for my tests? I do not know. Why did all my friends start to neglect me? I cannot answer. Why?
Ever since my classmate John introduced me to a new online game, I have been hooked and thus played for long hours every day, locking myself in my room, except for toilet breaks or meals. In school, I ignored all my friends, even rejecting an invitation to a soccer match, my favourite sport. In class, I kept thinking of how to win the game and could not concentrate on the lesson. I remember once, my teacher called me to answer a question. I stuttered, not knowing what to say. Seeing that I was daydreaming, my teacher scolded me and made me stand outside the classroom for her whole period. Passing teachers and students stared at me as they walked by. How embarrassing!
That was just the beginning of my troubles. I usually got good grades, but suddenly they dropped. I did not know why but I did not seem to care. It must have been my gaming addiction.
Furthermore, my friends started to neglect me and my family talked less to me. Only then did I start to regret my behaviour. I should not have tried out the addicting game. Was it too late to change?
I feel lost. Hopefully I can correct my gaming behaviour and all my troubles would be gone.