[Discussion] Addictions

[uchiha hovis]

smoking
energy drinks
xbox
anime
manga
sleep

 

[24 12 11 to troll]

RTS games like starcraft II ,supreme commander 2 etc.

 

[AP2k]

Old addictions:
porn
salt
food
TV

Got em licked now.

Current addictions:
Internet
biting my nails
NB

I bite my nails like a mofe....probably not to good for me....

 

[Aertes]

Those are my main addictions right now.I was smoking too nut I manage to give up!!!

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[Detective L]

You have never lived

You make me feel bad xd

 

[Cobra the Sage]

Im addicted to coke,achohal and easy women

 

[Psyduck]

If you're talking about REAL addiction, as in the disease, then yes. I am an addict. Full blown junkie, even. If you're going through something, and you want to talk, hit me up in private.

I'm addicted to opiates (not heroin, strictly oxycontin and morphine). I have been for 4 years now. At my worst, I was doing at least 300mg a day just to stay well. Not high, but not sick. Once you hit that point, you are a goner. Opiate detox is very real, and very uncomfortable. I did it many, many times. As of 6 months ago, I started a Suboxone taper program with my doctor to get clean, and fix my wreck of a life. I was driving to Sacramento 3 times a week to pick up a pound of mushrooms, and 300 pills to bring back, sell, and pay for my own addiction. And that worked for maybe 6 months. I kept digging a bigger and bigger hole, and I have no family alive. Mom and dad died when I was 16 (I'm 23 now), and I have been on my own since. Finally, I wanted out. I checked myself into a strict impatient rehab. Finished the program, but relapsed a couple of months later. I relapsed because I stopped working the program after getting out. Being ignorant as to the really nature of the beast, I assumed I was all better. Obviously, that wasn't true. I understand it now. Humility. The most common trait amongst drug addicts is our lack of humility. Until you can drop to your knees, and announce to the world, and God, that you have a problem that you can't fix on your own. That you need the help. That what you've been doing isn't working. That's where NA/AA comes in. It doesn't matter if you're religious, or not. Giving yourself up to a higher power doesn't mean becoming a bible thumper. My higher power became the love and respect for my aunt and uncle, who moved down here specifically to give me a home, and help me through the mess I created. They are my "higher power". Addiction is a horrible disease. It destroys many lives. It's a family disease. Everybody in my family is an addict, which is quite common. It makes for volatile situations, where you must remove yourself from that position.

Again, if you have a problem, or anything, hit me up.

 

[Detective L]

Im addicted to coke,achohal and easy women

Like most men xd

 

[DeadManWonderLand]

I have a serious case of OCD lol
It gets really irritating sometimes as it interferes with my daily living
Cleaning until my place is immaculate
Biting my nails
Getting entranced on a singular subject for days at a time.
Checking myself in the mirror for wrinkles in my clothing including my socks
(Ill even stop in the middle of walking with people and fall a block behind to adjust my socks)-.-

 

[Cobra the Sage]

Like most men xd

So true lol

 

[LBeezy]

"I love bad b*tches that's my f*ckin problem.. and yeah I like to f*ck. I got a f*ckin problem!"

Lol but on the real though.. I'm addicted to Naruto of course.. I'm addicted to music.. I'm addicted to COD.. I'm addicted to the gym.. I'm addicted to sleep.. I love sleep.. lol.. I'm addicted to food..

I was also once addicted to mary jane, but that was during a dark time of my life..



I'm addicted to money above everything else though.

 

[Psyduck]

Oh, right; I'll be done with my Suboxone taper in a couple of weeks. I have been doing the 90 in 90 (90 meetings in 90 days), and I plan to stick with the program long after. A lot of people are hesitant about going to these meetings. I know I was. When you're fighting a monster with this much power, you ever all the weaponry and defenses you can get. That's what the steps provide. I never spoke at a meeting for the first 5 times going. Not a single word. Nothing is required of you, except for honesty. It is truly anonymous, if you need it to be. You can gain knowledge, and a very excellent support group. If you are an addict, and you aren't going, I really reccomend rethinking it. As an addict, we will never be "cured". I am a recovering addict, still in the early stages. I have lost my ability to control my drug usage, and I will never have it back. I can never do "just 1". No matter how long I've been sober, it isn't an option. You don't go from addict to recreational user, it is impossible. Recovery gets easier the more time you're sober, until it's eventually an afterthought. This time around, I refuse to fail. Which means I stay away from any and all mind altering substance. Booze, weed, and everything else. Pain meds were the only drugs I had an issue with, as they're my favorite, but I could get in worse with anything else. The saying "I may not be near the drug I love, but I love the drug I'm near" comes to mind. Think about it. Complete abstinence from any and all substances are the only way to truly recover. The underlying issues that drove you to using need to be addressed. The addiction is the symptom of the underlying issue. You can treat the symptom, but you still have to tackle the main problems in your life.

 

[βeeCee]

If you're talking about REAL addiction, as in the disease, then yes. I am an addict. Full blown junkie, even. If you're going through something, and you want to talk, hit me up in private.

I'm addicted to opiates (not heroin, strictly oxycontin and morphine). I have been for 4 years now. At my worst, I was doing at least 300mg a day just to stay well. Not high, but not sick. Once you hit that point, you are a goner. Opiate detox is very real, and very uncomfortable. I did it many, many times. As of 6 months ago, I started a Suboxone taper program with my doctor to get clean, and fix my wreck of a life. I was driving to Sacramento 3 times a week to pick up a pound of mushrooms, and 300 pills to bring back, sell, and pay for my own addiction. And that worked for maybe 6 months. I kept digging a bigger and bigger hole, and I have no family alive. Mom and dad died when I was 16 (I'm 23 now), and I have been on my own since. Finally, I wanted out. I checked myself into a strict impatient rehab. Finished the program, but relapsed a couple of months later. I relapsed because I stopped working the program after getting out. Being ignorant as to the really nature of the beast, I assumed I was all better. Obviously, that wasn't true. I understand it now. Humility. The most common trait amongst drug addicts is our lack of humility. Until you can drop to your knees, and announce to the world, and God, that you have a problem that you can't fix on your own. That you need the help. That what you've been doing isn't working. That's where NA/AA comes in. It doesn't matter if you're religious, or not. Giving yourself up to a higher power doesn't mean becoming a bible thumper. My higher power became the love and respect for my aunt and uncle, who moved down here specifically to give me a home, and help me through the mess I created. They are my "higher power". Addiction is a horrible disease. It destroys many lives. It's a family disease. Everybody in my family is an addict, which is quite common. It makes for volatile situations, where you must remove yourself from that position.

Again, if you have a problem, or anything, hit me up.

If you haven't already, I suggests a psychologist (not psychiatrist) that specializes in motivational interviewing. It's a different type of therapy technique that has been shown to be quite effective for substance abuse. I've had some training in it but I'm not a certified counselor so I wouldn't begin to even try.

I applaud you for taking control of your life and doing what you can to make things better. That's the first step in anything you do.

 

[Yatori]

My latest addiction. Naruto.

Me too yeay :hug:

 

[Detective L]

Oh, right; I'll be done with my Suboxone taper in a couple of weeks. I have been doing the 90 in 90 (90 meetings in 90 days), and I plan to stick with the program long after. A lot of people are hesitant about going to these meetings. I know I was. When you're fighting a monster with this much power, you ever all the weaponry and defenses you can get. That's what the steps provide. I never spoke at a meeting for the first 5 times going. Not a single word. Nothing is required of you, except for honesty. It is truly anonymous, if you need it to be. You can gain knowledge, and a very excellent support group. If you are an addict, and you aren't going, I really reccomend rethinking it. As an addict, we will never be "cured". I am a recovering addict, still in the early stages. I have lost my ability to control my drug usage, and I will never have it back. I can never do "just 1". No matter how long I've been sober, it isn't an option. You don't go from addict to recreational user, it is impossible. Recovery gets easier the more time you're sober, until it's eventually an afterthought. This time around, I refuse to fail. Which means I stay away from any and all mind altering substance. Booze, weed, and everything else. Pain meds were the only drugs I had an issue with, as they're my favorite, but I could get in worse with anything else. The saying "I may not be near the drug I love, but I love the drug I'm near" comes to mind. Think about it. Complete abstinence from any and all substances are the only way to truly recover. The underlying issues that drove you to using need to be addressed. The addiction is the symptom of the underlying issue. You can treat the symptom, but you still have to tackle the main problems in your life.

Respect man.Addiction is a hard fight,but you will overcome it as you have the motivation to do so.

 

[Psyduck]

If you haven't already, I suggests a psychologist (not psychiatrist) that specializes in motivational interviewing. It's a different type of therapy technique that has been shown to be quite effective for substance abuse. I've had some training in it but I'm not a certified counselor so I wouldn't begin to even try.

I applaud you for taking control of your life and doing what you can to make things better. That's the first step in anything you do.

Are you an addict? I'm sorry, I can't tell by this one post. If not, then kudos to you for doing something with the only intention being to help people who struggle with whatever issues they are having. Finding people who only want to help is very, very rare, and I commend you for it.

To answer your question, yeah. I'm seeing a psychiatrist. Just a normal, cookie cutter one, not like you're talking about. I see her once a week. She knows my situation very well, and is quite insightful and helpful. That said, I do the most for my recovery in the fellowship of the meetings, and by working the 12 steps in my everyday life. I "tried" quitting for years, just like all addicts. I refused NA, therapy, or anything else back then, and that is why I failed. I was so stubborn, and somehow thought I was "above it". I finally said I'd give 1 meeting a shot, to make my aunt feel better. The first meeting wasn't profound, or anything, but I was comfortable going back. Now I'm there daily, and it's a life saver. I would be high this minute if it wasn't for that.

 

[uchiha hovis]

Oh, right; I'll be done with my Suboxone taper in a couple of weeks. I have been doing the 90 in 90 (90 meetings in 90 days), and I plan to stick with the program long after. A lot of people are hesitant about going to these meetings. I know I was. When you're fighting a monster with this much power, you ever all the weaponry and defenses you can get. That's what the steps provide. I never spoke at a meeting for the first 5 times going. Not a single word. Nothing is required of you, except for honesty. It is truly anonymous, if you need it to be. You can gain knowledge, and a very excellent support group. If you are an addict, and you aren't going, I really reccomend rethinking it. As an addict, we will never be "cured". I am a recovering addict, still in the early stages. I have lost my ability to control my drug usage, and I will never have it back. I can never do "just 1". No matter how long I've been sober, it isn't an option. You don't go from addict to recreational user, it is impossible. Recovery gets easier the more time you're sober, until it's eventually an afterthought. This time around, I refuse to fail. Which means I stay away from any and all mind altering substance. Booze, weed, and everything else. Pain meds were the only drugs I had an issue with, as they're my favorite, but I could get in worse with anything else. The saying "I may not be near the drug I love, but I love the drug I'm near" comes to mind. Think about it. Complete abstinence from any and all substances are the only way to truly recover. The underlying issues that drove you to using need to be addressed. The addiction is the symptom of the underlying issue. You can treat the symptom, but you still have to tackle the main problems in your life.

dude if you ever need someone to talk to or help, let me know, and if all else fails i'll make you laugh :3

 

[Psyduck]

Respect man.Addiction is a hard fight,but you will overcome it as you have the motivation to do so.

That's awesome, man. Thank you. But I don't think I deserve anybody's respect right now. Everything I did was because I wanted to do it. There are no excuses. I knew right from wrong, I'm not an idiot. I chose wrong. I lied, I cheated, I stole. I did all of it just to feed my own selfish need to be in a different state of mind. I haven't begun to make up for what I did, and who I did it to. I deserve no respect. I won't go into details, but you'll understand if you watch Intervention. All this "crazy" addicts, you can't believe they do what they do.... That's me. Was me, at least. I am very ashamed to admit it, but it's a part of my recovery. I disgust myself thinking about it, I would love to keep ignoring it, but I can't. I've slowly been coming clean to the people who suffered because of me. Most don't even know it was me, yet. It's rough.

 

[Psyduck]

dude if you ever need someone to talk to or help, let me know, and if all else fails i'll make you laugh :3

I appreciate the offer. It's odd to see people being normal on this forum . It's nice for a change. Thank you.

 

[βeeCee]

Are you an addict? I'm sorry, I can't tell by this one post. If not, then kudos to you for doing something with the only intention being to help people who struggle with whatever issues they are having. Finding people who only want to help is very, very rare, and I commend you for it.

To answer your question, yeah. I'm seeing a psychiatrist. Just a normal, cookie cutter one, not like you're talking about. I see her once a week. She knows my situation very well, and is quite insightful and helpful. That said, I do the most for my recovery in the fellowship of the meetings, and by working the 12 steps in my everyday life. I "tried" quitting for years, just like all addicts. I refused NA, therapy, or anything else back then, and that is why I failed. I was so stubborn, and somehow thought I was "above it". I finally said I'd give 1 meeting a shot, to make my aunt feel better. The first meeting wasn't profound, or anything, but I was comfortable going back. Now I'm there daily, and it's a life saver. I would be high this minute if it wasn't for that.

No I have never had any type of addiction but I have a Master's in psychology although I don't specialize in substance abuse counseling so I'm not too versed on the best methods. I only know a little bit from a class that I took. However, I'm still a pretty good listener if you ever need to chat my VM and PM are always open :y