Are video games a waste of time?

I have the same "problem" as you. If I start playing something I enjoy, I won't stop after half an hour, or if I start watching an anime or something. I'm literally incapable to stop, especially if I've got homework. I didn't lost touch with friends though, because we go to a cafe every 2 days. Hope you will get "back in shape" because I know how it feels, I know your struggles and so on.