Worst year of my life

The day I stop gaming is the day I die.. or get severe arthritis whichever comes first.

Gamers dont have to stop gaming. Just, yes, try to be responsible and balance it with all your other activities. But there's no valid reason for you to stop if you dont want to

At a guess, could it be because you were going to college? Famously a shitty time of one's life?

I have to start gaming

Gaming may take time & attention, but it's even worse to substitute drinking and masturbation.