Just need to vent. Work is crazy, kids are exhausting, and the only time I get to myself is like 10 PM after everyone's asleep. Been grinding through Elden Ring for the past month. My eyes are tired but my brain feels like it's actually working on something for me. Anyone else do this?
10 PM is prime time for me too. After getting everyone settled, that's when I can actually breathe and do something just for me. Sounds like you found what works.
Don't let anyone shame you for this. Kids are draining and you need that wind-down time to be a better dad during the day. Gaming at 10pm after everyone's asleep is perfectly healthy.
I get it. My thing is board games with the guys on Friday nights but same concept. You NEED that mental space or you'll burn out completely. Keep doing your thing.
How much sleep are you actually getting though? I used to do the late night gaming thing and realized I was just making myself more exhausted. Maybe some of that work stress and kid exhaustion is making it hard to sleep?
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Man, I feel this. Those late night hours are gold when you need to just decompress and be yourself for a bit. Gaming has definitely kept me sane more nights than I'd like to admit.