What do you do to fight off an addiction?
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I do not know what you are trying to quit. But the best advice I have for you is that you can only quit if Really want to quit & you can only do it for yourself. Trust me on that. It almost sounds like your giving up sex (just a joke) quiting isn't really that hard. If I did anyone can. Will power has allot to do with quiting and you have to stay strong. Just stay away from AA or any XA they can be addicting and not very good for your health.
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Overeating is such a horrible addiction to overcome.  If it worked for us like for an alcoholic- and we could just never eat again- I could stop.  But unfortunately, you have to eat.\n\nFist of all, let me suggest to work on the issues from your childhood.  Resolving those should help a lot.\n\nAnd then, you could make notes or keep a journal- write down what you eat..... That should keep your hands busy and away from the food/mouth for while- .. No, really.. if you see it written down, it sometimes helps you recognize what you're doing.\n\nAnd find other things to keep you busy.  There are support groups out there- but I found I got worse after a overeater's anonymous meeting- they told me I had no control over my eating so I went home and proved them right.  Then I realized that was ridiculous, I did better before I went to the meeting.  I'm now diabetic and that helps.  I'm forced to make myself eat less to live.  When you get to a point where your life depends on it, you can do it.  Oh, and at least when you eat- eat healthy.
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Keep trying and don't ever give up.  Don't do drugs.  If you do, get clean.  This has worked for me  :-)  Hang in there!
129374
Well you could do like the other users said and do an intervention, kick them out and tell them you will not do anything to enable them to continue this lifestyle. No money, no contact, no favors. But keep in mind that it is not at all uncommon for addicts to call you bluff and walk out of your life. The interventions that work are usually when the person really does want to get help. If your kids refuse help there isn't anything you can do to help them. In a different life I was forced into rehab by my parents and guess what? I went along with the program and got high the day it was over. I had to want to stop and that took another 15 years to happen. I have a brother who we did an intervention on for cocain and he walked. Right now he is homeless and claims that this is the lifestyle he wants to live. It is up to you what to do, but you might want to talk to a professional about this further before you make a decision. Good luck.
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Repent. This is the most you can do. Remember Jesus died for our sins. \n\nThe next time you feel the urge to do it again, pray to the Lord Jesus Christ,"Please help me not to fall into such temptations again Lord, amen". I believe that the our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ will forgive you. But you must remember not to do it again, for in one of the scriptures, it says, "Sin no more or you shall perish, without remedy"(Something like that)\n\nI will pray for you and at the same time, you must believe you can curb this addiction. \n\nGod Bless
469063
I'm addicted too. You can try to slowly cut back on your intake. Maybe that will help. That's what I've been trying to do but I tend to revert back to drinking it all day long.
954533
Yeah, that is truly an addiction.  But I am very happy to hear that you recognized it is a problem.  That is the first step in detox.  \n\nI suggest an inpatient detox program and going Narcotics Annoymous.  They may have suggests for a good detox program.  Doing it yourself at home can be pretty intense.
575607
stay away from that stuff. It is degrading and addicting. If you can't stop -- you need professional help. It will destroy any relationships you have or hope to have.
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What I do is try to focus on the positive, develop a gratitude attitude, and reach out to others.\n~~~\nI've heard of a concept called the love basket, and you have to do things to fill others' baskets, and they do things to fill your basket. If you don't help out others, you won't get much yourself. The trick is that you can't do something for someone in order that they will do something for you (or to get them to do it). But the more you do for others, the more they will want to do for you.\n~~~\nIf there is a reason for your sadness, than you can figure out (maybe with help from friends or a professional) how to deal with it and move on. If it's just a feeling that doesn't go away, then maybe it's clinical or chemical. Just don't try to self-diagnose or self-treat with drugs, alcohol, or other addictions. \nBest of luck!
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The first step is recognizing that you're addicted.\nNow you have to watch your behavior. What provokes you (what pushes your buttons) so that you do whatever it is you're addicted to?  \nAnd what do you get out of your addiction? We don't do anything if we don't get something out of it.\nYou didn't say what your addiction is.  You might want to see a CDAC-a certified Drug and Addiction Counselor.  Even if it's not drugs or alcohol, these people can really help. I went to one for 11 months for eating.  Although I still don't feel like I have an eating addiction, she did show me ways I use food inappropriately.
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Im a recovering drug addict.  At first it was hard, But after treatment and incouragement I succeded.\nThen I met up with some old friends and relapsed.\nso i started going to Narcotics Annonymous And Alcoholics Annonymous. Its still a struggle sometimes but im clean.
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Try to create a habit that's not as bad to substitute for it.\n\nTry to find the worst consequence that could come out of your habit. Think about it every time your habit occurs.
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Detox does little to keep them clean long term.  Many have been in and out of detox or treatment centers numerous times.  The lure of the euphoria keeps drawing them back.  Some of them turn into alcoholics if they can't get their drug of choice.\n\nIntervention works with some addicts who have people in their life who are very important to them.  These people have to get together and decide to stand firm, and present it to the addict that either he goes to treatment now and stays clean, or they will disown him.  Everyone has to stand firm, there can be no wiggle room.  Each has to confront him at the intervention.  If this involves the employer, the wife or husband, the parents, the best friends, the clergyman, etc.;  and they are all strong, then it may work.  But many addicts are loners.  If he thinks he is gonna lose his wife, his job, his kids, etc.  he may well quit.  You got to take him immediately to a treament center, which he stays in for a month, then he goes to a half way house for several more months.  He must stay in AA or NA meetings for life.  His old obsession of drug seeking must be replaced with an obsession to stay clean and sober.\n\nTough love is essential.  You are enabling his addiction even simply by being nice to him, and big time if you give him a place to live or money or love.  Half way houses are a cheap place for room and board for a recovering addict or alcoholic, in the company of his peers.  He has to be clean a day or so to get in one.  If he uses, he is kicked out.  He has to get a job to pay the small rent money.  It is a good place for an addict to recover.  They go to lots of meetings.
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the first thing you need to do is pray, and ask God to guide you and give you direction on a sound thing to do. your second good thing was asking for help from your yahoo family. Talk to your mate and remind him in order to stay clean you must stay away from people, places, and things that relate to your old drug habits. Next you should try and remind him that these were the same friend that were with him in his addiction and three years later they are still there. Have him to revisit his past mentally, than look at his present too see how far God has brought him. Lastly, stay supportive he may be at a vulnerable point in his life, try to help keep him focused and away from the bad influences. Sometimes we do not see out of the corners of our eyes that something may be approaching, that is why you walk by his side. keep your head up and your eyes open.
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I have been in recovery for 2yrs and I am here to tell you that there is no easy way out. Find a 12step program to get some support and then tough it out with medical supervision. Valium is just another form of what you are addicted to. You aren't really accomplishing anything by switching addictions. Check out the website below to find help in your area, it can get better! I am living proof!
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Ask him what he needs the money for.\nHe will say food, coffee, what ever before he will admit it is for booze.\nThen when he does, go and buy him something to eat rather than give him money, at least you will know he had a decent meal instead of alcohol.\nAnd yes your money fuels the addiction if they are alcoholics.\nBless you though for bringing up this question.
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Games are actually addictive... (I found this out when I found out indoor tanning is addictive). It's not like a drug addiction but it affects your brain the same way. \nI would find a way to keep yourself busy. My boyfriend was the same way and he was smoking grass when he played. It came in hand in hand. Once he stopped smoking, he was able to wean himself off gaming a little too. You have to try to set a timer or something to get yourself off and find other things to do. Go for a walk or go to the mall or anything to get out of the house. It is good you registered for class... keep busy!