I was in the middle of a tense match, and my team was depending on me to hold down the point on Split. I had been playing for hours and had just hit rank 1 in the solo queue. But as the round progressed, and the pressure mounted, I started to feel my heart beating faster and faster. I could feel the sweat on my palms and the tension in my muscles. I was so focused on the game that I didn’t even realize what was happening until I suddenly blacked out and hit my head on my keyboard.

When I came to, I was disoriented and confused. I couldn’t believe that something like this had happened to me while playing Valorant. I’ve always been a competitive player, but this was a new level of intensity. I knew that I needed to find a way to control my nerves if I wanted to continue playing at a high level. I thought about taking a break, meditating before matches, or even seeking professional help. But in the end, I decided to practice some deep breathing exercises and visualization techniques before each match to help me stay calm and focused under pressure. I also started to take short breaks during long gaming sessions to avoid burnout and fatigue.

It’s been a few weeks since the incident, and I’m happy to say that I haven’t had any similar episodes while playing Valorant. I’ve even managed to hit rank 1 in the team queue too. I’ve learned that it’s important to be aware of my physical and mental state while playing and to take steps to ensure my well-being.