I totally understand you. I had social axiety and panic attacks that never let me enjoy all the things other people get to have fun with in life. But I get to experience it in the sims which is nice.
I always found my true place in writing fiction stories and poetry, reading and video games and I'm happy there.
? I have been playing more since lockdown because well.... not much to do ? though I never went out much anyway.
There are times I have became addicted but not to the extreme degree you describe. I personlly don't think you need a psychiatrist I believe addiction is more will power and mental control than anything. Lifting your spiritual energy is more helpful than a psychiatrist in my humble opinion.
In the past when I got really addicted I gave it up for 30 days. 30 days is the sacred number to get rid of any addictions. Replace it with other positive things you like, (I prefer spiritual prayer and books)
Once you get over that 30 day hump you feel like you don't even need it.
Problem is once you go back you risk addiction again and that's where will power comes in. Only you can control your mind and set a timer for yourself. Once your timer rings save and turn the game off. Go do something else rather you want to or not.
But don't put the timer next to you, put it in the next room so that it is loud and annoying and don't get up and turn the timer off until you turn the game off.
And use faith certitude and determination to stick to this routine. Not easy but possible.
