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(also known as Determination, Self Control)
Self control is perceived in a few ways. One of which is philosophical and might be described as the exertion of one's own will on their personal self - their behaviors, actions, thought processes. Much of this comes from the perception of self and the ability to set up boundaries for that self. Self-control can be exp... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Alcoholism | 1528 |
74% |
| Smoking Addiction & Rec... | 881 |
69% |
| Trichotillomania (Hair ... | 39 |
64% |
| Self-Injury | 17 |
94% |
| Abstinence & Celibacy | 13 |
92% |
Overall, 73% (2621
Members)
find Willpower helpful
Willpower Reviews
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I have really worked on keeping my mouth shut and not calling my husband for anything unimportant. I realize the sooner I set boundries out the better.
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Willpower is the most important ingredient. I think about drinking a lot - but I also think about what happens when I drink, and I remind myself that I have made a decision. I read my AA literature, and try to distract myself. I'm hoping this site can help with that.
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STILL TRYING
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It helps me to stop the fight with myself immediately (of if I should or shouldn't have one) and just say to myself, no matter what triggers me, "I don't smoke"
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Getting better at keeping myself busy..
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For a while then I get upset or bored...
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NONE
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I've only recently taken matters into control and not sure how well it's going to work yet.
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good days/ bad days
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My willpower and determination has dropped
Definitely, Depression I think I have Bipolar 1. [More] -
My willpower and determination has dropped
Do you think there is any particular reason you might be like this now? (ie: depression, sickness, boredom, hate the stuff you have to do, better thin... [More] -
My willpower and determination has dropped
I have never been like this before. [More] -
My willpower and determination has dropped
I am having that problem right now, but it doesn't normally bother me. I think it CAN be a symptom of bipolar, but I think it's pretty common for lot... [More] -
My willpower and determination has dropped
Is this a symptom of bipolar? Does anyone have this problem? What have you done about this? [More]
