Honestly, I'm in a stage you once were.
Over the years, I seem to have turned over to Minecraft and ignore the world. Problems started happening, even when banning me from the playing Minecraft was considered a 'major' punishment. I played to build and meet friends because I was unhappy about bullying and rumors that were spreading about me. Heck, I didn't even have friends who wouldn't last long before ditching me.
Now, I'm attemping to break apart. I draw, go outside more often, exercise. Even attempt to break out of this shy shell. I'll admit; the road is a little rocky. Making friends in the real world was...Always troubling. I'm getting there. People actually ask me questions and get me involved into random conversation topics.
Somehow, this post inspired me to continue. We'll eventually overcome this addiction, and find what's out there.