Lume: Quit Gaming Now

== Quit gaming. For good. == From age 11 to 23, I played video games 10–14 hours a day. I lied to my parents, dropped out of university, and isolated myself. I didn't lack willpower, my brain had simply rewired itself around gaming's perfect dopamine loops. When I finally quit at 23, stopping wasn't the hard part. The nightmare was the **void**: that empty space where I had no structure, no purpose, and no system that worked for real life. That's why I built Lume with my best friend, a fellow ex-addict. This is the program we wish existed when we were stuck. == What is Lume? == Lume is not a blocker. It is a recovery engine. Blockers are easily uninstalled. Lume helps you break the "one more game" loop by rewiring your habits, helping you respawn in real life. == Why it works == We don't fix you with "willpower." We fix your system. - Cold-Turkey Structure: Lume removes the decision fatigue and loopholes so you can focus 100% on healing. - Resist Tools: When the urge hits hard at 7pm, Lume gives you calm, actionable steps to ride out the craving without caving. - Bounce-Back Plan: Relapse happens. If you slip, Lume doesn't shame you. It turns that relapse into data so we can spot the trigger and prevent it next time. - Quest for Real Life: Lume helps you rebuild sleep, focus, and routine, one micro-win at a time. - Visual Momentum: Your progress stays visible. Watch your streak build and your brain heal. == Built for ADHD brain == We know how overwhelmed a recovering brain feels. That’s why Lume is quiet, dark, and calm. - Minimalist Design: No flashing lights, no loot boxes, no gamification traps. - 2-Tap Logging: Track your day in seconds. Low friction, high clarity. - Plain English: No clinical jargon. Just raw, honest advice from someone who has been there. == Join the co-op: Help us build Lume == We created a community because isolation kills recovery. But we also created it because **we need your help.** Lume is built by ex-addicts, for ex-addicts. We don't have all the answers, so we are building this tool alongside the people who use it. - Shape the App: If a feature isn't working for you, tell us. If you need a specific tool to fight a craving, let us know. We build what *you* need. - Real Support: Connect with people who actually understand the struggle, share strategies, and help us make Lume the ultimate recovery weapon. **Join the fight on Discord: https://discord.gg/GA5pe4AEpH** == Privacy & Dignity == Recovery isn't about shame, it's about reclaiming your freedom. - Your data is yours: We don't sell it. Your logs are for your eyes only. - Support, not exploitation: We built this to help you level up IRL, not to profit from your data. == 100% Free. == We believe effective help shouldn't be a luxury. Lume is completely free. - No Subscriptions - No Ads - No Locked Features Just the tools you need to break free. --- Disclaimer: *Lume is a recovery support tool, not a medical substitute. We’re ex-addicts sharing what worked for us, not a licensed therapist. If you are in crisis, please contact a local healthcare provider immediately.* We want you to succeed. If you have questions, email me directly at [email protected] Privacy Policy and Terms of Service: https://www.lume.gg/en/privacy-policy https://www.lume.gg/en/terms-of-service