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Abstinence is a voluntary forbearance from indulging a desire or appetite for certain bodily activities that are widely experienced as giving pleasure. Most frequently, the term refers to abstention from sexual intercourse, alcohol, or food. The practice can arise from religious prohibitions or practical considerations. more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Abstinence & Celibacy | 19 |
95% |
| Sex / Pornography Addic... | 14 |
79% |
| Video Game Addiction | 11 |
64% |
| Marijuana Addiction & R... | 9 |
67% |
| Shopping Addiction | 7 |
71% |
Overall, 79% (120
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It seems like an odd choice.
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I am still feeling some sadness and regret but no more anxiety.
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AWFUL
Too Soon To Tell
I am determined to stop going to local casinos. I have just made this decision so it is too soon to tell
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just started...
Too Soon To Tell
Can't do it alone. Gave games to others.
Considering
Obsess constantly. Rolling coins, have amassed $82. Casino? 35 miles away. Gas is 3.45/gal...to drive or not to drive...
Considering
Not Working
every day is different
Not Working
Wish this wasnt the case only abstinent because there are no options at this point
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but with it being a public group, its considered official. theyre showing others what the standard is for abstinence and celibacy. what if theyre extr... [More] -
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i dont like the idea of abstinence groups in public. seems the new way of promoting abstinence is to have a group at a school. Ive seen quite a few... [More] -
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i have a abstinence ring i just bought a ring and declared it that and its so cute it has a bow on it )(i need 2 find it by the way) [More] -
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guess I an going to hell. cause if i get the chance to have sex I am going to take it. [More] -
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my drug of choice was cocaine. Do you think I could just have 1 or 2 lines? lol Ummmmmm........NO! That is what addiction is. Addiction controls us, w... [More]
