Once you are aware of this thread, you are in the game.
How do you play they game? The goal is to not threads think of this thread. If you are able to do so you are winning, and the goal is to win for as long as you can. See what kind of record you can set. Some can go weeks, months, or even years without thinking of this thread. Some win for decades, only to remember this thread on their deathbed.
HOWEVER, the moment you think of this thread, you lose. The timer resets and you start over. You can come here and share your feelings of loss if you want, we will understand.
Congratulations, you are now in the game.