After 16 years and many alts and hours of time played, I deleted all of my characters, deleted my account, and uninstalled the game. It was very emotional and difficult to do, but I couldn't do it anymore. Does anyone else do the same?

EDIT:

For clarification as to why I did this, I was severely addicted. I put in actual game time years into this game, and although it was a big part of me, I no longer want to spend more time playing. Knowing I have my account and characters would have made it entirely too easy for me to go back, and I just couldn't risk it. I let it consume my life. Because of this game, I failed 8th grade and was a high school dropout at 17. I got my life together, thankfully, but I saw it slipping away again, and I just couldn't risk it.

EDIT 2:

I was not expecting this to blow up like it did, and I want to thank everyone who supports my decision. I'd also like to address anyone who says I should also leave this thread or that I will find another addiction to fill the void. I don't think leaving the thread will change much. Creating new characters and redoing all of the progress I had accomplished is not something I would want to go through again. I had a moment of clarity, some would say, and I finally understood the actions I needed to take in order to beat this.

As for the people saying that I may fill my addiction with another habit, you're absolutely right. Thankfully, drugs, alcohol, and gambling are not things I particularly enjoy. I've focused my time and energy on my work and health, and making money has become a new addiction for me. I'm not very good at it, but I definitely put in hard work now in all the things that benefit my life.