Life Addiction... - Page 5

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.

stumppy · 06-13-2009, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by FAX

You are so right about the mental aspect ... my brain goes completely haywire. It's as though I have two voices conversing in my head. One says, "Ok. This is bad, but it's temporary. We're getting off the drugs and that's good." And the other says, "Oh yeah ... that's right ... I remember now ... Ok ... got it ... now, let's get some damn drugs."

I take solace in the knowledge that others before me have done it successfully, though. I know it can be done.

FAX

If you don't mind a little advice just keep three things in mind.
1. Every hour of every day is going to be the longest hour you'll ever live through.
2. There is light at the end of the tunnel.
3. You will make it. All you have to do is put in the time. Some damn tough time but just time.

BigOlChiefsfan · 06-13-2009, 02:03 PM

If you never feel fear, you can't really be 'brave'. Bravery is not stumbling thru a dangerous situation with no thought about consequences, it's facing your fears and doing what must be done anyway. I see addictions in a similar light. My addiction was to pot, alcohol and cigarettes. Sounds different than someone else's addiction to heroin, or bad women/bad men, or meth or what have you. But no less tough for me to quit than some other addiction. As Mark Twain said, 'Quitting tobacco is the easiest thing in the world, I've done it thousands of times'.
Whatever our addiction, we just have to keep facing our own little demons and work on getting past 'em. Little steps count, every little bit helps. And we have to do it until it's done. Fall down, get up, get back after it.
It's not so much that things are better on the other side - it's more that you reach a point where you know that you don't have to fight that particular demon anymore. You're strong enough to fight the next one. And then the next one.
To someone else my demons may look pretty small, I assure you they seemed giant to me at the time. You just wrassle that bitch until it submits...then grab the next demon and keep wrassling. Anything that's standing between you and where you want to be? Beat it's ass. Knock it down. Toss it to the hogs. Do it until you don't have to do it again. Life really IS tough, and it doesn't get easier if you hide behind a little brainfog. Dean Wormer in Animal House was right. Fat drunk and stupid is no way to go thru life.
FWIW, not a lot of 'thank you' involved in beating addictions. You have to do it for your own damn self. But you're worth it. Even if you don't think so (low self esteem LOVES most addictions). Remember - any thing that stands between you and where you want to be...you kick it's ass.

FAX · 06-13-2009, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by stumppy

If you don't mind a little advice just keep three things in mind.
1. Every hour of every day is going to be the longest hour you'll ever live through.
2. There is light at the end of the tunnel.
3. You will make it. All you have to do is put in the time. Some damn tough time but just time.

Thanks, Mr. stumppy. I appreciate it very much. I know you're right ... at least part of me does ... it's that other voice I worry about ...

Seriously, I'm grateful. It's good to know that someone else has conquered the bitch.

FAX

Pants · 06-13-2009, 02:07 PM

Mr. FAX, if you're going to kick the hardest thing there is to kick, you need to start sooner than later. At a certain point, you cross a line to where kicking it is no longer feasible due to risking death. 40mg isn't much, so the time is now, unless you have some sort of a major pain issue.

I knew people who started Rx opiates to treat pain and it eventually evolved into sustainability issues, where, under doctor supervision, they would take the meds because their body required it. There's also almost no ceiling so the doses keep increasing, to where you start wearing patches, sucking lollipops and taking pills at the same time.

Also, we need to establish a definition for addiction. I think a good one is where you take a substance continuously while knowing that it is harmful to either your health/work/life or all of those put together. So people talking about porn/madden/etc, unless you feel the urge to jack off at work and give in to it at risk of being caught, please don't bring it up, lol.

Mr. Laz · 06-13-2009, 02:13 PM

I have an addictive type personality ... Alcohol,Work,Sports,Sex,fast cars,cigarettes, dip,cheap thrills etc.

I can usually stop whatever it is by substituting another addiction. It makes life interesting to say the least.

Frazod · 06-13-2009, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

I have an addictive type personality ... Alcohol,Work,Sports,Sex,fast cars,cigarettes, dip,cheap thrills etc.

I can usually stop whatever it is by substituting another addiction. It makes life interesting to say the least.

You probably just need to move out of Kansas.

Pants · 06-13-2009, 02:15 PM

After kicking smoking tobacco and weed and quitting drinking pop, my quality of life has definitely went down, but I guess it'll be worth it in the end run. I still miss all of those things very much.

Mr. Laz · 06-13-2009, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

You probably just need to move out of Kansas.

Yea, i guess i could move to Mizzery and get addicted to humping goats like the rest of ye bastiges down there.

**Bugeater** · 06-13-2009, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by FAX

About the only positive I can conjure up about it is that it makes alcohol more effective.

That benefit, of course, is offset somewhat by the fact that I now find myself playing "Brick Breaker" on my Blackberry for hours at a time.

FAX

I've also found that drinking more alcohol makes alcohol more effective.

CoMoChief · 06-13-2009, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Metrolike

After kicking smoking tobacco and weed and quitting drinking pop, my quality of life has definitely went down, but I guess it'll be worth it in the end run. I still miss all of those things very much.

jesus frickin christ you quit smoking weed?!?!?! Shame on you

Pants · 06-13-2009, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by CoMoChief

jesus frickin christ you quit smoking weed?!?!?! Shame on you

LOL, I know, I know...

**Smed1065** · 06-13-2009, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Metrolike

LOL, I know, I know...

He is the judge. If you support him then no luck P.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 06-13-2009, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Buehler445

The first step is deciding enough is enough.

I need to get my fat bitch ass back in the gym. Laziness I think has some of the same effects as addiction. You start rationalizing and thinking of outs. It's stupid and it takes willpower.

Laziness is an addiction IMO. A ****in serious one.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 06-13-2009, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MadMax

I was a heavy intravenous cocaine user from 83-85 I quit cold turkey because I felt I had become something sub-human. I joined the Army and did 6 years there to continue my recovery. I know it's not that simple, but it saved my life. Oh I also have a little left over friend from that era called Hepatitis C and it reminds me every freakin day what an asshole I am. I still battle an alcohol and tobacco addiction. The sad thing is the alcohol is killing me but for some reason I just won't let it go. I truly believe it is all just a matter of how much do you care. It is in you and not what others do or say. I sadly have chosen to not give a shit anymore

It has to come from within you and not others. I could go on about the health and social problems my addictions have caused but i've already said too much

I will never post here again I feel reeruned.

My one, true homeboy that I know in real life from this place. If you guys knew Max, this would break your heart as much as mine. I'm not embarrassed to say that ar all. There are few people on this Earth that have the kind of heart, and genuine caring for others that this guy has. He'll give you the shirt off his back, cook you a meal, and offer you a safe place to sleep if you need it. I aspire to some of the qualities this guy has.

I'm pulling for you buddy, but we'll talk about it in private.

**Buehler445** · 06-13-2009, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

Laziness is an addiction IMO. A ****in serious one.

I agree. Thanks.

06-12-2009, 09:39 PM
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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06-13-2009, 02:03 PM	#62
BigOlChiefsfan Certified Bourbon taster Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Shawnee KS Casino cash: $6380157	If you never feel fear, you can't really be 'brave'. Bravery is not stumbling thru a dangerous situation with no thought about consequences, it's facing your fears and doing what must be done anyway. I see addictions in a similar light. My addiction was to pot, alcohol and cigarettes. Sounds different than someone else's addiction to heroin, or bad women/bad men, or meth or what have you. But no less tough for me to quit than some other addiction. As Mark Twain said, 'Quitting tobacco is the easiest thing in the world, I've done it thousands of times'. Whatever our addiction, we just have to keep facing our own little demons and work on getting past 'em. Little steps count, every little bit helps. And we have to do it until it's done. Fall down, get up, get back after it. It's not so much that things are better on the other side - it's more that you reach a point where you know that you don't have to fight that particular demon anymore. You're strong enough to fight the next one. And then the next one. To someone else my demons may look pretty small, I assure you they seemed giant to me at the time. You just wrassle that bitch until it submits...then grab the next demon and keep wrassling. Anything that's standing between you and where you want to be? Beat it's ass. Knock it down. Toss it to the hogs. Do it until you don't have to do it again. Life really IS tough, and it doesn't get easier if you hide behind a little brainfog. Dean Wormer in Animal House was right. Fat drunk and stupid is no way to go thru life. FWIW, not a lot of 'thank you' involved in beating addictions. You have to do it for your own damn self. But you're worth it. Even if you don't think so (low self esteem LOVES most addictions). Remember - any thing that stands between you and where you want to be...you kick it's ass. __________________ A man can never own too much red wine, too many books, or too much ammunition. -- R. Kipling
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06-13-2009, 02:07 PM	#64
Pants Time Keeps On Slipping Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $3509900	Mr. FAX, if you're going to kick the hardest thing there is to kick, you need to start sooner than later. At a certain point, you cross a line to where kicking it is no longer feasible due to risking death. 40mg isn't much, so the time is now, unless you have some sort of a major pain issue. I knew people who started Rx opiates to treat pain and it eventually evolved into sustainability issues, where, under doctor supervision, they would take the meds because their body required it. There's also almost no ceiling so the doses keep increasing, to where you start wearing patches, sucking lollipops and taking pills at the same time. Also, we need to establish a definition for addiction. I think a good one is where you take a substance continuously while knowing that it is harmful to either your health/work/life or all of those put together. So people talking about porn/madden/etc, unless you feel the urge to jack off at work and give in to it at risk of being caught, please don't bring it up, lol. __________________ "Turn the channel to 26!"
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06-13-2009, 02:13 PM	#65
Mr. Laz Don't Tease Me Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KS Casino cash: $11047037	I have an addictive type personality ... Alcohol,Work,Sports,Sex,fast cars,cigarettes, dip,cheap thrills etc. I can usually stop whatever it is by substituting another addiction. It makes life interesting to say the least. __________________
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06-13-2009, 02:15 PM	#67
Pants Time Keeps On Slipping Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $3509900	After kicking smoking tobacco and weed and quitting drinking pop, my quality of life has definitely went down, but I guess it'll be worth it in the end run. I still miss all of those things very much. __________________ "Turn the channel to 26!"
Posts: 27,417