addiction
The realities of addition; the truth about living under, above and beyond the influence of drugs and alcohol.
The Call
I'm sitting on my couch, staring at the syringe. The phone rings. It's Dad. … I have to force myself out of bed. The pain is unbearable, but I have to work or I won't make my rent this month. My vision is blurred, and I can see those hazy spots you get when you cough or sneeze way too hard.
Jeremy McLeanPublished 3 years ago in PsycheMy Addiction took me further than I ever expected
*I have been in recovery for bulimia and drug/alcohol abuse for over 3 year. I also deal with mental illness every day. I am including this trigger warning before proceeding with my story.*
rachel westPublished 3 years ago in PsycheADDICTIVE FOODS AND HEALTH
Most of us have a laid back attitude when it comes to painting a picture about ourselves. That is why we consume food called addictive. These products include exercise stimulant drinks (they come in cans and look like cola), flavored aerated drinks, tobacco, betel nut, betel leaf, strong coffee, strong tea, Ma Huang (a compound like epidermis consumed in China) and alcohol.
Prestigious StorsePublished 3 years ago in PsycheGetting sober at 19
Imagine this... It’s Friday. You’re wrapping up a long work week. Plans are circulating around your office that begin once the clock is punched. You agree to go out with a couple of your close co-workers to your favorite place to grab a quick drink to toast the weeks end before going home. After you do so and unwind a bit, you make it home and go on about your normal evening routine. Sounds pretty standard right? Well, you’re probably not an alcoholic then. I am however, and learned so at a very young age.
Jordan CrowleyPublished 3 years ago in PsycheJunkie
She'd been clean for three years now. At so many different times she didn't think it was possible. Now after all had changed, she was ready to make peace with her past mistakes. Though, she did have one more person she wanted to see. One more place she needed to let go.
Fabricating FictionPublished 3 years ago in PsycheHow To Trick Brain To Stop Smoking
We are hard-wired for addictions. The brain must be tricked into stopping addictive behavior. It is difficult but possible to get rid of long-term addictions. Understanding thoughts and emotions are critical.
Dr Mehmet YildizPublished 3 years ago in PsycheFresh Start
I want to stop using this year. To kick it, for real. I know I say that every year, but this year, it’s for real-real. So many of my pals had gone before, you know. They just faded or ended up turning bright blue in someone’s bathroom or coming to an end on the street or a bar. I’ve been lucky for too long and know that I’ve run my luck. I can’t breathe right and I’m real hot.
Julian GrantPublished 3 years ago in PsycheAddiction at its Finest
I think it comes as no surprise that addiction is a bad thing. It leads to family and financial conflict and disrupts community life. Addiction occurs when we become reliant on a substance or action to bring us some sort of satisfaction. Addictions come from many different substances, some of which are actually legal. It's not always an illegal substance that can kick-start our addictions. Alcoholism and tobacco, fast food and junk food from the stores, gambling (in designated spaces) are all legal forms of where an individuals addiction can begin. Some women, maybe even men too, get addicted to shopping, online or in stores. The thrill of throwing money away just to satiate whatever need or desire we have, is so appealing in the heat of the moment. Self-harm can become addicting or can be the result of an addiction.
Shasta ScottPublished 3 years ago in PsycheI Smoke 7,300 Cigarettes a Year
That’s a lot of cigarettes! I’ve only started smoking in the past couple years, as a way to cope with trauma and anxiety. Now I’m captivated by the pull of a fresh cigarette. When I’m out of smokes, I feel it. Hurried, I rush out to buy my next pack.
Michael X ChristopherPublished 3 years ago in Psyche- First Place in Fresh Start Challenge
Instagram Ads Saved Me from Myself
The best way to truly know me is to look at my targeted Instagram ads. No, seriously. Every weird remark I’ve made offhandedly to a friend, every late-night wine-fueled google search, every questionable Pinterest account I’ve pinned for later is all well-represented in the ads I scroll through every five to six images on the gram. And this month it’s Sober, Sober, SOBER (read in a used-car dealership announcer voice).
Aj SlepianPublished 3 years ago in Psyche WHO? WHO? WHO?
“Hoo, hoo, hoo.” “Who? Are you asking who I am?” the young woman asked the mysterious voice. Her body trembled as her hands fumbled with the bag of powder. She knew it was poison to her body, but she also knew how it made her feel for just those few brief hours.
Malia HebertPublished 3 years ago in PsycheTo have and to hold
The other side of addiction? Addiction.... a dirty word in society unless you have experience with it of course. When people think of addiction / addicts, they see a dirty, unclean, thief, criminal and have a very low opinion of anyone who suffers from addiction. However addiction becomes reality for all walks of life. Even Solicitors, Barristers, Judges, Police officers, Builders etc etc. In fact it is widely known to become a problem for celebs that struggle to handle the pressure of being in the lime light.
Michelle PhoenixPublished 3 years ago in Psyche