I know exactly what you mean (even though I haven't played a minute of v0.81 - been too busy making the cards).

The key is to not rush the game. You don't need to finish the campaign by the end of the week. Just play a couple of turns every day and it is fine. After all this is nothing compared to a game like WoW where you have to be there for a 8 hour raid.

Alternatively, become a hermit, shoot your family and friends, quit your job and try to live off pizza and coke.