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heretic
heretic
I have several addictions that I want to quit, but it's tough. I want to be good to myself, be healthy, still I feel I need these "crutches". I over eat to make myself feel better, and pay for it in weight gain. I'd like to quit smoking. An overweight smoker isn't what I want to be, I feel so weak.
HannaHana
HannaHana
I know exactly what you mean. I'm overweight and a smoker as well. Every time I light up a cigarette, I don't enjoy it and I want to quit....but at the same time I'm not medicated and smoking is my only coping skill. I think every day I get closer to quitting b/c I really don't enjoy smoking. I've cut back on eating too. I just don't know exactly what I need to tell myself to get healthier. I have faith in you that you can do it if you really want to though. Good Luck!
smoking1982
smoking1982
I smoke myself and hate but the only thing that helps me get by
deleted_user
deleted_user
I am addicted to carbohydrates and porn
deleted_user
deleted_user
I recently quit 4 weeks ago Friday. I got a Joye eGo T from www.vapehut.com and nicotine comes in many flavours and in varying amounts of nicotine levels. Right now I am on 24 mg and next month I am stepping down to 16 mg. Its much cheaper to maintain than cigarettes. We both spent about 300 a month on Cigarettes. Now its like 40 bucks each. And it totally satisfies you like a cigarettes do
deleted_user
deleted_user
i'm a joker
I'm a smoker,
I'm a midnight toker.
deleted_user
deleted_user
and really there is no substitute for that...
deleted_user
deleted_user
Heretic stop punishing yourself so much this week. If you do want to talk about it all to someone give me buzz..
FIC
FIC
OK, there is some scientific proof that addictions (sex, drugs, alcohol, OCD, etc.) are genetically predisposed. By this is means you carry a gene which you may do something which will turn the "gene switch on". There ARE addictive personalities. Depending upon your history, upbringing, and genetics, this will determine your addiction.

I COULD be an alcoholic, however, I know this predisposition runs in both sides of my family and I avoid alcohol. I don't need that monkey on my back.

Is there hope? ABSOLUTELY! I suggest you locate a CELEBRATE RECOVERY program in your area, attend the meetings faithfully, and work the 12 step program. I'm just completed the 12th step and my "addiction" was avoidance/logic. Sounds strange? LOL I know, who could be "addicted" to avoidance/logic? It's real. I'm doing better. And no, until I signed up to be a leader and was required to do the 12 Steps, I didn't even realize that was my "addiction" of choice.
Community Leaderacuriousfish
acuriousfish
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