Life Addiction...

58-4ever · 06-12-2009, 09:39 PM

It's something I'm really struggling with right now. What addictions have you battled with/ or currently battling? How did you overcome it? Did you find a higher calling? Did you make a personal promise to yourself? I need some success stories. You guys are like a second family to me that doesn't pass judgment. And if you do, it is usually well deserved. Feel free to post here with some self disclosure.

Thank you.

06-12-2009, 09:41 PM

In the past 6 months I've quit Diet Coke and Copenhagen. It's just a decision to better my own health. You have to make the decision for yourself. There's not a thing I can say to help you here. It's 100% your decision.

58-4ever · 06-12-2009, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Phobia

In the past 6 months I've quit Diet Coke and Copenhagen. It's just a decision to better my own health. You have to make the decision for yourself. There's not a thing I can say to help you here. It's 100% your decision.

I agree. It's time to make a change.

**Smed1065** · 06-12-2009, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Phobia

In the past 6 months I've quit Diet Coke and Copenhagen. It's just a decision to better my own health. You have to make the decision for yourself. There's not a thing I can say to help you here. It's 100% your decision.

So true.

I have overcome a hard drug addiction but it took my decision, not anyone else even though they and I knew it was the best.

I am working on a cigarette addiction now but it is on my own and I will win. It takes a mindset of your own and not anyone supporting you besides their support for you. IMO.

It is not easy but is very possible. Support is valuable but it cannot be the reason.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 06-12-2009, 09:43 PM

If you're not comfortable saying it out loud, please rep or pm it to me. I'll keep my mouth shut. I'm nosy and come from a long line of addicted genes. I smoke cigarettes, and pot. Those are vices, but not nearly all of my afflictions. Since I weighed 450 at 1 time you could say food is an addiction too, but to me it was just apathy.

I have lost over 100lbs and have recently started back up to lose the other 100. There was literally just a day where I woke up and said, ENOUGH. And I meant it. I was willing to put in the blood, sweat, and tears it required to make a change. It has to be that important to you. Are you willing to suffer? Most people, myself included usually can't. But I'm convinced that when the time is right, we all can do what we need to. Don't underestimate the power of you. That used to be my sig. I mean it, and good luck.

58-4ever · 06-12-2009, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

If you're not comfortable saying it out loud, please rep or pm it to me. I'll keep my mouth shut. I'm nosy and come from a long line of addicted genes. I smoke cigarettes, and pot. Those are vices, but not nearly all of my afflictions. Since I weighed 450 at 1 time you could say food is an addiction too, but to me it was just apathy.

I have lost over 100lbs and have recently started back up to lose the other 100. There was literally just a day where I woke up and said, ENOUGH. And I meant it. I was willing to put in the blood, sweat, and tears it required to make a change. It has to be that important to you. Are you willing to suffer? Most people, myself included usually can't. But I'm convinced that when the time is right, we all can do what we need to. Don't underestimate the power of you. That used to be my sig. I mean it, and good luck.

I gave you some rep with the details. I just need to be a little more proud of the man I see in the mirror. I think I'm on my way though. Thanks for the well wishes.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 06-12-2009, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 58-4ever

I gave you some rep with the details. I just need to be a little more proud of the man I see in the mirror. I think I'm on my way though. Thanks for the well wishes.

I appreciate your willingness to share and assure you I won't divulge it to a breathing soul. If you ever need someone to talk to or just vent to when it's getting tough. Shoot me a PM, hell I'll give you my phone number if you want. I'm a good listener, but honestly, I don't sugar coat things. Anything I can do to help you battle your demons, I'd be honored too. Don't be shy, a support group is a great outlet and will help increase your defenses. If you're serious, you can and you will.

58-4ever · 06-12-2009, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

I appreciate your willingness to share and assure you I won't divulge it to a breathing soul. If you ever need someone to talk to or just vent to when it's getting tough. Shoot me a PM, hell I'll give you my phone number if you want. I'm a good listener, but honestly, I don't sugar coat things. Anything I can do to help you battle your demons, I'd be honored too. Don't be shy, a support group is a great outlet and will help increase your defenses. If you're serious, you can and you will.

I appreciate it. I'll PM you in the AM and maybe we can talk. Maybe just someone to vent to.

Thanks

Frazod · 06-12-2009, 09:47 PM

Beating a habit begins and ends with YOU. If you are truly ready to quit whatever it is, not just saying it but being truly ready, then you'll do it. If not, you won't.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 06-12-2009, 09:44 PM

I'm not addicted to pot, I quit for months at a time for clarity. But since I'm a daily smoker, I don't even try to convince people otherwise.

**Bugeater** · 06-12-2009, 09:49 PM

I'm battling a 20+ year smoking addiction, I quit back in February, lasted several months without much trouble, but once my workload increased and stress mounted I've had numerous relapses. I've always managed to put them back down though, I just don't know if I'll ever quit for good.

Frazod · 06-12-2009, 09:55 PM

It's been nearly four years now since I smoked a cigarette, but recently I have started smoking cigars again, happily with no addictive consequences. I always missed smoking a little, but not the stink of cigarettes, the filth or the urge. A cigar out on the deck with a beer once every couple of weeks works just fine for me, and I don't feel compelled to have another one 15 minutes later. It's great.

Fairplay · 06-13-2009, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by frazod

It's been nearly four years now since I smoked a cigarette.

I still can't believe its been four years. Time flys .

I remember when you made it one year. That was cool.

**HemiEd** · 03-27-2012, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by frazod

It's been nearly four years now since I smoked a cigarette, but recently I have started smoking cigars again, happily with no addictive consequences. I always missed smoking a little, but not the stink of cigarettes, the filth or the urge. A cigar out on the deck with a beer once every couple of weeks works just fine for me, and I don't feel compelled to have another one 15 minutes later. It's great.

Good luck with that Tim. I had quit cigarettes (45 year smoker) for quite a few months one time, then cigars. Started inhaling them, and there it was.

I have now quit cigarettes again since last labor day, and I struggle with about anything that can be addictive. It is a daily battle of making the right decisions.

**ShortRoundChief** · 03-27-2012, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by HemiEd

Good luck with that Tim. I had quit cigarettes (45 year smoker) for quite a few months one time, then cigars. Started inhaling them, and there it was.

I have now quit cigarettes again since last labor day, and I struggle with about anything that can be addictive. It is a daily battle of making the right decisions.

Same thing with me. 1 cigar turned to 2 and so on. Finally came to the point I was smoking cigars frequently.

Then, I rationalized if I'm going to smoke cigars frequently I might as well smoke cigarettes--they're cheaper and not as bad for you.

Then there I was again.

06-12-2009, 09:39 PM	Topic Starter
58-4ever The Collective Unconscious Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: The OP Casino cash: $9450422	Addiction... It's something I'm really struggling with right now. What addictions have you battled with/ or currently battling? How did you overcome it? Did you find a higher calling? Did you make a personal promise to yourself? I need some success stories. You guys are like a second family to me that doesn't pass judgment. And if you do, it is usually well deserved. Feel free to post here with some self disclosure. Thank you.
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06-12-2009, 09:41 PM	#2
Phobia Guest Casino cash: $	In the past 6 months I've quit Diet Coke and Copenhagen. It's just a decision to better my own health. You have to make the decision for yourself. There's not a thing I can say to help you here. It's 100% your decision.
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06-12-2009, 09:47 PM	#9
Frazod Did you hear what I said? Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $-796615	Beating a habit begins and ends with YOU. If you are truly ready to quit whatever it is, not just saying it but being truly ready, then you'll do it. If not, you won't.
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06-12-2009, 09:49 PM	#11
Bugeater The Maintenance Guy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Renovated Bugeater Estate Casino cash: $3992680	I'm battling a 20+ year smoking addiction, I quit back in February, lasted several months without much trouble, but once my workload increased and stress mounted I've had numerous relapses. I've always managed to put them back down though, I just don't know if I'll ever quit for good.
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06-12-2009, 09:55 PM	#12
Frazod Did you hear what I said? Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $-796615	It's been nearly four years now since I smoked a cigarette, but recently I have started smoking cigars again, happily with no addictive consequences. I always missed smoking a little, but not the stink of cigarettes, the filth or the urge. A cigar out on the deck with a beer once every couple of weeks works just fine for me, and I don't feel compelled to have another one 15 minutes later. It's great.
Posts: 121,776