addiction

The realities of addition; the truth about living under, above and beyond the influence of drugs and alcohol.

Excerpt from "The Anti Christ, Trials and Tribulations, Schizophrenia in the 21st century.
As He looked for his sterling silver cross pen that was right in front of him. I couldn’t help wonder why are all the psychiatrists foreign? Aren’t there cultural variances some just don’t understand?
By Darren Bouchard5 years ago in Psyche
Do You Know What Addiction Is...Really?
“Addiction is grieving for the person who has been lost, hating the person you have become and feeling powerless to change.” ~ Belinda Tobin
By Belinda Tobin5 years ago in Psyche
My Son Is A Drug Addict
My first son was ( and still is) a charmer. Ever since he was a toddler, he would smile that toothy grin at all of the ladies at the supermarket and laugh. His deep eye color earned him the the nickname“ Mickey Blue Eyes” from my father and he always had a sense of wide-eyed excitement and curiosity about the world. On a trip to the Baseball Hall of Fame with my parents at age 9 or 10 he talked about the players, the trip, the food for a week straight. When asked one year what he wanted for his birthday, he told my sister -in-law , a rock tumbler. After seeing the movie National Treasure, he was convinced that every bill had a clue to worldly wealth, and he was going to find it. Nothing scared him and he was the kid that jumped in without every looking first. We used to call him “our little Bear Grylls” That all changed one summer and I remember it as distinctly as people remember 9/11 or the assassination of JFK or the explosion of the Challenger shuttle. He was 13 and didn’t come home so my wife and I went looking for him and found him with his skateboard and group of friends and he refused to come with us or return home. That was eight years ago and in my craziest nightmares I never imagined the torture and heartache an addiction to drugs would cause.
By Michael J Massey5 years ago in Psyche
A Jump Through Time.
What is this strange world? It is so familiar yet so foreign. It's as though things have sped up and people are living their lives faster and more openly. It is not a major change but enough to feel different. It feels as if I have taken a short trip to the future.
By Andrew Donaldson5 years ago in Psyche
Eight Days In
This isn’t a log or a journal or anything like that. But, since I vomited up my story about my broken “relationship” with alcohol, I felt I owed you a follow-up. In the name of “accountability.”
By Sherry McGuinn5 years ago in Psyche
Why Is There Such A Stigma Around Addiction?
Stigma: a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person. There is so much great work being done at the moment to reduce the stigma around addiction. Rethink Addiction[1]and Addicted Australia[2]are just two examples of those challenging the current perceptions of addiction with great success. This work is so important, for while addiction is shrouded with shame and disgrace, we will never be able to confront the real causes of addiction and learn from the experiences of those who have battled and beaten this most evil of demons. Viewing people with addictions as bad people, undisciplined, selfish or weak does nothing but destroy any dignity the person has and makes it less likely that they will begin to be honest about their struggle and to seek help.
By Belinda Tobin5 years ago in Psyche
The Long Story
About three years ago, I was in a dark place. I had no way out, even if I wanted one. I thought this is how my life is going to be until I die. So I will start from the beginning when this whole journey began. It was the darkest years of my life. I will never forget them for as long as I live.
By Laura mclean5 years ago in Psyche
Sophia's Choice
She had the same routine as most mothers she knew. She woke up each day and did what was expected of her, in the same order as the day before. Dropping the kids off on the way to work, she looked like every other mom in the drop off lane.
By Rebecca Ann Christlieb5 years ago in Psyche
Booze and Me
It’s hard to know where to begin a story about a relationship you’ve been a part of nearly your whole life. Like the one I’ve had with alcohol.
By Sherry McGuinn5 years ago in Psyche
Because Rock Bottom has a basement
Imagine, for a moment, that you've never really felt comfortable with who you are. It could be because you feel like you've failed at everything you've tried, or because you were never satisfied with the level of success you did achieve. It could be because you've had thoughts and emotions that make you feel different from other people, particularly if you feel that you aren't as good or as lovable as others. Or perhaps you were actually told, or shown, that you were no good, worthless, or that you existed just to meet other people’s needs.
By Tenielle5 years ago in Psyche
Between Two Worlds
As I am writing this article, I am in the process of moving to a new house. People say that it is one of the most stressful things you can do, and I think I would agree with this. Yes, the logistics and effort required are draining. But more than this, I am grappling with this notion of being between places.
By Belinda Tobin5 years ago in Psyche
Message In A Bottle
Once again, the "new year, new me" time of year approaches. At this point, that phrase makes most people roll their eyes so hard they need a chiropractic adjustment and a shiatsu massage from throwing their neck out of balance. Even those among us who aren't know for being introspective tend to fall into the rhythm of joining a gym, cutting out sugar, buying a journal, or taking a break from a habit they know isn't good for them. I've been a bartender for eleven years. I've been drinking for about that long too. Do I drink because I tend bar? No. Do I tend bar because I drink? No to that too. Why do I drink? Why did I decide to stop for awhile? Pull up a chair and grab a cold one.
By Daniel Pittman5 years ago in Psyche