Started watching GoT

I don't really want to start it yet. The only reason why is that I just want it to be over. I don't want to have to go through the stress of waiting. I do realize I have quite a bit to go through in order to catch up, but it's not like I haven't binged before. I had kept up with Bates Motel until the final episode and that was an emotional journey, I can only imagine GoT. However, with as much hype it's getting now, it may be worth just watching the first episode...