Do I have a problem?

Long time lurker here because I have always had a negative association with gaming. My step-dad would yell at me for being on the computer or gameboy "GO OUTSIDE GET OFF THAT DAMN GAME!" and I honestly still hear it in my head. As a kid it was my escape from my step-dad, he was abusive and an asshole, so I'd lock myself in my room and play games, read books. I made good grades, was popular in school and never struggled socially.

Well I'm 34 now and I still game periodically. I have weeks where I don't game, but I'll be into a book series that I don't put down until I'm down. Or I'll have a woodworking project I'm into. Or some other random hobby.

But when I do game I can hear my stepdads voice in my head still. And then I wonder if I'm addicted or close to it.

When I do game I play singleplayer games mostly, or survival multiplayer - and I play them pretty hard if I like them. Like 4-6 hours a day. I have a WFH tech job, a gf, a dog, a workout routine, and a few close friends. I don't really drink anymore. I bike and walk my dogs ~1hr per day rain or shine. My gf won't complain when I do game but I do feel bad sometimes.

I do think I would do more if I didn't game, but I do enjoy it quite a bit. I don't prioritize it - I'll do my chores, errands, commitments before I start playing. But I could work on starting a buisness or building more websites. Maybe join a hockey team or pick muay thai back up.. but I'd still have time to game. Is this a valid reason to quit? When I do take intentional weeks off, I don't feel much different except sleep hygiene is better. I'm not sure it's inhibiting my life but I'm wondering if anyone who feels like they are a moderate gamer has quit and they feel better?