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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.

**Buehler445** · 06-12-2009, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 58-4ever

I respect the willpower... Do you give yourself a speech when to get the urge?

I think the biggest thing you do is recognize what's going on and remind yourself why you are changing.

Frazod · 06-12-2009, 10:17 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.

You and me both. I kicked coke and I kicked cigarettes, but the eating/exercise thing kicks my ass.

**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.

58kcfan89 · 06-13-2009, 12:27 AM

Not nearly as tough as smoking or alcohol or whatever, but one day about a year & a half ago, I woke up & basically said "This is enough, it's time for a change." Started by stopping drinking anything with caffine in it and decided to start living better. From there, I started to gradually cut out stuff like sweets and foods that just are really bad for you...

At the beginning of this year, I had lost over 50 pounds just from that (without much exercise other than walking to & from class) and since then have lost another 20 or so from getting back to working out. I'm still not to where I want to be, but I'm in a lot better shape than I was even 6 months ago.

My best advice would be to:

1) Set some goals that are attainable, not too easy, but not impossible.

2) Write down said goals, put them somewhere that you'll look at often.

3) Find your motivation. Know the reasons why you want to make a change and keep them in mind, maybe even write them down.

Then again, these may not work for you, but they did wonders for me.

Jenson71 · 06-13-2009, 12:37 AM

I'm sort of addicted to the internet and chiefsplanet. I always find myself getting on here so many times of the day. I don't like it a bit.

MadMax · 06-13-2009, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 58-4ever

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.

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.

Hammock Parties · 06-13-2009, 12:52 AM

I'm addicted to Madden. No question.

ToxSocks · 06-13-2009, 12:53 AM

I had a long drawn out answe for you, but the ****ing server kicked me out when I tried to publish, TWICE.I'm so pissed.

Anyhow, to sum it all up, you need to realize that acknowledging the problem and half assing it will not bring results. You must know that it will take a drastic change that you may not want to do. Wether it be divorce, new job, new living location, etc etc. Right now, something is not working in your life. You need to find the support that will help you figure it out, which could help nip the addiction in the ass.

I know that you know what to do. Its a matter of wether or not u can man up and do what you need to do. Its not easy, but you have to. And if u think that ur going to come up with some half assed idea that you have to put little effort into, ur wrong, I can gaurantee you the real issue will be hard for you to change. Notes and goals won't help you, no offense intended.ur going to have take a leap that will change ur life. Like I said, something major must be wrong if ur having a strong addiction problem.
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ToxSocks · 06-13-2009, 01:00 AM

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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.

This is what I mean. He had to do something drastic in order to reclaim his life. You have to seperate yourself from what ails you. Get as far away as possible. Temptation is a bitch. Its a lot easier to fight it if ur away from problem that's causing it.
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BWillie · 06-13-2009, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Claythan

I'm addicted to Madden. No question.

I used to be, then I just forced myself to sell my gaming system. No problems anymore. For a good year in college we didn't even have cable. We just played madden, ALL the time. We would even just watch the demo games and root for one of the teams and do shots when they scored a touchdown. It was pathetic lol

**Tribal Warfare** · 06-13-2009, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 58-4ever

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.

What started your addiction ?

Hammock Parties · 06-13-2009, 01:36 AM

The most obvious one is the Chiefs.

I think about them every day. No question.

Fritz88 · 06-13-2009, 04:34 AM

it needs will and you are the only one who can control that.

Good luck.

**Buehler445** · 06-13-2009, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Detoxing

This is what I mean. He had to do something drastic in order to reclaim his life. You have to seperate yourself from what ails you. Get as far away as possible. Temptation is a bitch. Its a lot easier to fight it if ur away from problem that's causing it.
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That is good advice and can certainly help. Ultimately though, you just have to quit. That's the bottom line.

**Bugeater** · 06-13-2009, 07:22 AM

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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.

Damn dude, that's terrible. I can somewhat relate though, I have gone through long periods where I didn't give a shit about anything. It's nothing to be embarrassed about, addictions are a bitch.

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, 12:27 AM	#19
58kcfan89 Veteran Join Date: Mar 2009 Casino cash: $9653187	Not nearly as tough as smoking or alcohol or whatever, but one day about a year & a half ago, I woke up & basically said "This is enough, it's time for a change." Started by stopping drinking anything with caffine in it and decided to start living better. From there, I started to gradually cut out stuff like sweets and foods that just are really bad for you... At the beginning of this year, I had lost over 50 pounds just from that (without much exercise other than walking to & from class) and since then have lost another 20 or so from getting back to working out. I'm still not to where I want to be, but I'm in a lot better shape than I was even 6 months ago. My best advice would be to: 1) Set some goals that are attainable, not too easy, but not impossible. 2) Write down said goals, put them somewhere that you'll look at often. 3) Find your motivation. Know the reasons why you want to make a change and keep them in mind, maybe even write them down. Then again, these may not work for you, but they did wonders for me.
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06-13-2009, 12:37 AM	#20
Jenson71 fides quaerens intellectum Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: United States Casino cash: $8330900	I'm sort of addicted to the internet and chiefsplanet. I always find myself getting on here so many times of the day. I don't like it a bit.
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06-13-2009, 12:52 AM	#22
Hammock Parties I'll be back. Join Date: Nov 2002 Casino cash: $770478	I'm addicted to Madden. No question. __________________ Chiefs game films
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06-13-2009, 12:53 AM	#23
ToxSocks Needs more middle fingers Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego Casino cash: $2013063	I had a long drawn out answe for you, but the ***ing server kicked me out when I tried to publish, TWICE.I'm so pissed. Anyhow, to sum it all up, you need to realize that acknowledging the problem and half assing it will not bring results. You must know that it will take a drastic change that you may not want to do. Wether it be divorce, new job, new living location, etc etc. Right now, something is not working in your life. You need to find the support that will help you figure it out, which could help nip the addiction in the ass. I know that you know what to do. Its a matter of wether or not u can man up and do what you need to do. Its not easy, but you have to. And if u think that ur going to come up with some half assed idea that you have to put little effort into, ur wrong, I can gaurantee you the real issue will be hard for you to change. Notes and goals won't help you, no offense intended.ur going to have take a leap that will change ur life. Like I said, something major must be wrong if ur having a strong addiction problem. Posted via Mobile Device*
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06-13-2009, 01:36 AM	#27
Hammock Parties I'll be back. Join Date: Nov 2002 Casino cash: $770478	The most obvious one is the Chiefs. I think about them every day. No question. __________________ Chiefs game films
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06-13-2009, 04:34 AM	#28
Fritz88 Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Casino cash: $8505943	it needs will and you are the only one who can control that. Good luck.
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