Your thoughts on addiction?
610933
Not all meds are chemically or physically addicting. Theres a stigma on mental health everybody thinks for some reason it can be fixed by god.. sooo don't worry about it.. if you are doing better that's all that matters. It's very likely someday you will no longer need medication.
242361
I love /hate ,I've become addicted to the point where I get head aches , I know I should be doing something else but I'm not. My BF introduced me to the game ,isn't that the way addiction starts  someone introces you to it at a party tells ya it'll be fun ,If you don't like it you can quit any time.peer pressure ect.\nI might need rehab soon  after this game....\nGL
423149
I really like (sarcasm here) how alcoholism went from an addiction, suddenly to being a disease, simply because it was affecting society on more of a social and economic level than what was thought possible.\n\nIn my point of view, it is an addiction, just like someone being addicted to any other type of drug.\n\nSmokers are addicted to cigarettes much the same way alcoholics are addicted to alcohol.
23825
Yes, it is! Its a harmless addiction though :) The withdrawal symptoms may be bad though.
466621
it's definately recieving more and more recognition as an addiction. its on the level with addiction to porn and other sex industry (strip clubs, phone sex, etc.) i don't think it's quite like sex addiction (most people with sex addiction are chronic masturbators, relate everything to sex, and it is often stemmed from sexual abuse.)\n\ncybersex is very seductive because it is real, yet it is not physical contact. I've been married 7 years, I'm Christian, and adultery is unthinkable to me, in the traditional sense. but i have given in to cybersex. I don't think it's "okay," but I realize it was an easy pit to fall into. and i have talked to people about some WIERD stuff.\n\nif you feel it is a real problem, like if you feel doing it is wrong, or you are doing it too much, or it is interfering with your life or keeping you from having meaningful, real-life relationships, seek help from a professional counselor, or, if possible, discontinue your internet connection for a while, if that is practical.
32207
Not addicted but I certainly think about it a lot. haven't experienced it in over six years (No small thanks to Zoloft!) but I don't particularly miss it. Only want it within the context of a loving relationship!
501001
I WAS ADDICTED TO COCAINE AND OTHER DRUGS FOR 3 YEARS. IT STARTED WITH A LINE HERE AND THERE AND I ENDED UP IN A "BLIZZARD" SO TO SPEAK. I WAS WORKING TO BUY COCAINE AND OTHER DRUGS. THROUGHOUT THE 2 YEARS I HAVE SEEN PEOPLE I CARE ABOUT DIE; ON FRIEND HAVE A HEART ATTACK AT 22 YEARS OLD. I MYSELF HAVE SEEN DEATH 3 TIMES AND LIVED TO TALK ABOUT IT. I TELL YOU THIS WITH ALL SERIOUSNESS I RUINED MY LIFE. I LOST MY FAMILY, ALL MY FRIENDS (EXCEPT MY FELLOW ADDICTS) EVERYTHING THAT EVER MEANT SOMETHING TO ME I LET SLIP AWAY JUST SO I COULD BE HIGH. I AM PROUD TO SAY I HAVE BEEN CLEAN FOR 10 MONTHS NOW WITH NO RELAPSE. I AM STILL TEMPTED BY IT TO THIS DAY; I WAKE UP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT SWEATING. SOME OF THE EFFECTS I STILL DEAL WITH ARE RAISED HEART RATE, ITCHING SKIN, PARANOIA, HALLUCINATIONS, THOUGHTS OF CONSPIRACY, TROUBLE BREATHING, NOSE BLEEDS, LACK OF BOTH LONG AND SHORT TERM MEMORY ... AND SO ON. THIS IS NOT A DRUG YOU CAN JUST DO SOCIALLY THAT’S WHAT I THOUGHT AND THEN MY LIFE WENT DOWN HILL FROM THERE. I HAVE LIVED ON THE STREET, MOVED FROM HOUSE TO HOUSE, GONE WEEKS WITHOUT EATING OR SLEEPING. I HAVE DEVELOPED A SLEEPING DISORDER BECAUSE OF MY USE WHEN I DO SLEEP I WAKE UP SCARED. I AM ONLY 21 YEARS OLD RIGHT NOW BUT HAVE LIVED ENOUGH BAD EXPERIENCES TO LAST A LIFETIME. I HAVE A WONDERFUL BOYFRIEND WHO HAS SEEN ME THROUGH MY REHABILITATION AND A BEAUTIFUL BABY GIRL TO WATCH GROW UP. I WOULD SAY TO YOU LEARN FROM MY STORY ON ANYONE ELSE WHO TELLS YOU WHAT IT IS LIKE, IT'S NOT WORTH IT. I YOU LOVE EVEN ONE PERSON IN THIS WORLD DON'T DO IT. YOU WILL GO TO HELL AND BACK IF YOU’RE LUCKY AND DON'T DIE. I REGRET NOT TAKING ANYONE'S ADVICE BEFORE I BECAME ADDICTED SO PLEASE TAKE ALL THIS INFORMATION TO HEART AND SAVE YOURSELF BEFORE YOU ARE UNABLE TO BE SAVED.
360829
Addiction is sticky subject.  I went through my own addictions for years, and have a friend who is going through it now. It is tough. My friend is now in an "in-patient" program. That is her way of coping with it. I had to pull myself out of my addictions. Luckily I was able to do so. It was tough, but it does get better. I have been clean for over 3 1/2 years now, and have been leading a happy, healthy life. Confrontation is scary and difficult, but for the most part intervention is sometimes the only way to go. Your son needs to know that you care for him, and that it is not an issue of your feelings being hurt. It needs to be more of a concern for his health, and wellbeing than anything. However, he needs to make the first step and accept the fact that there is a problem and also accept help. It's a long healing process, but it is possible. Best of luck to you!
114464
That would be great, there are lots of people that aren't junkies that have it.  Do you think that people want others to suffer from a horrible disease?
799634
Clean, yes.  "cured" no way!  Like alcoholics, smokers, food addicts, or anorexias, a heroin addict maybe clean and recovering, but I can assure you that they are always an addict.  Godloveya both.
329827
I am on the fence regarding Dr.Phil. I think that as far as him being a "diet guru" he doesnt hold any water, as a matter of fact I think he attacks peoples self esteem issues in that setting. Not everything can be taken care of with the tough love approach. He does have some valid points regarding society and a general lack of self control, but it is just that.....general.\n\nHowever, I feel like he is a very, very in touch addiction counselor. I am a recovering addict, with just over 5years clean and I totally agree with the way he addresses addiction. He's a pretty decent family counselor as well, I like the way he addresses accountability and doesnt allow for finger pointing.
128779
Love?  I am not sure that is a good word.  I would say less love and more addiction!
881653
Addicted to pain? Perhaps Masochistic, but I wouldn't say that's an addiction to pain and discomfort. Hope I helped, though.
1031098
Well, I've never heard of anyone being addicted to happy-unless happy is some sort of new slang for a drug-and I see nothing wrong with being addicted to porn. I'm a addicted to porn too!
358132
Temperance is the best way I can summarize it. I am very similar in nature when I do something I do it with everything I've got. My new addiction is Y!A  Find 2 or 3 things you like and divide your time equally among them.  You will have to use some restraint.  In behavior Modification there is this technique called interrupt and redirect.  For instance, if it is sexual thoughts that are bothering u today stop! think something different like I wonder if I h ave any new answers to my Yahoo questions?\nRe program your thought processes!\n\n:D Good Luck!
691000
I had a friend that was addicted. He's over it now, but I could never convince him that he needed help, he had to convince himself. I'm afraid there's little that you, alone, can do. Depending on his age, perhaps you could talk with his parents, or maybe a counselor of some sort...? When he realizes that he has a very serious problem he's going to need to know that you'll be there for him! You might have to be strong while he is weak! I wish you (and him) the best!
273266
It depends on the severity of the addiction. If it isn't too bad, there could be minor pain, nausea, headache. If it's bad, it could be very painful. There could be fatigue, nausea, and other physical symptoms. It also could involve some depression.