addiction

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

Addiction 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.
By Shasta Scott5 years ago in Psyche
I 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.
By Michael X Christopher5 years ago in Psyche
Instagram Ads Saved Me from Myself. First Place in Fresh Start Challenge.
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).
By Aj Slepian5 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.
By Malia Hebert5 years ago in Psyche
To 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.
By Michelle Phoenix5 years ago in Psyche
Stigmatised types of OCD that you should know about
When we talk about OCD, shortened from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, what first comes to your mind? Well, this is all dependant on whether you have experience in dealing with the disorder yourself, or know people that do.
By Leah 5 years ago in Psyche
What A New Year Means To Me
I don’t know if you are much like me, though I suspect if you found yourself here and reading this then you will find some of yourself in the following. You see I am not a writer, nor do I have the urge to throw my vices into the open for the world to judge, but... I am just beginning to understand that addiction is all around us and if we don’t seek to understand it then the cycle will continue to flow perpetually until one of these addictions kills us.
By Luke Alan5 years ago in Psyche
This Disorder May Be Affecting Someone You Love And You Wouldn’t Even Know It
Gamers worldwide spend billions of collective hours every week fully engaged in virtual play. Video games have become a popular form of entertainment for people of all ages, races, genders, and social classes. Because of their widespread use, there have been numerous studies examining video games and how they affect the brain, especially in children.
By Christopher Harvey5 years ago in Psyche
Crying Tears of Joy
Fantastic news! The first full draft of The Addiction Healing Pathway book is now complete. To celebrate I would love to share the Introduction with you. Of course, this may change somewhat for the final version, but it provides a great overview of my motivations and intention for this book.
By Belinda Tobin5 years ago in Psyche
Losing Time
His eyes flick to the clock for the third time in 5 minutes. 4:22, He gets off work in one hour and 38 minutes. He will then walk to his apartment, arriving at about 6:55. It's a long walk. It will then take him 8 to 23 minutes to find the $47 he hid over a month ago. He needs $60.
By Cassandra Norton5 years ago in Psyche
A Year Ago, I Decided To Kill Myself
I would be irresponsible if I didn’t start this story by saying that I don’t advocate suicide. If you are in that dark place, I understand. Talk to someone. Many times, it’s the only way out. The story that I am about to tell is one of hope. Things worked out for me, but that’s not the case for so many of us. And it is an “us.” You feel alone. You’re not. Talk to someone. If not to someone you know, the phone number for the Suicide Hotline is 1–800–273–8255. Just speaking the words out loud to another person can save your life. I didn’t take that advice. Not really.
By K. E.5 years ago in Psyche
My Coping Mechanism
As a child, I've always noticed that I was different. It was so obvious, from spending recess by myself reading Harry Potter, to classmates labelling me as the "weird kid". I've noticed it in the way my classmates stayed away from me for fear of me "infecting them with my weirdness". I've noticed it in my only friends at school being teachers, or sitting the gym bench alone during school dances, wondering why no one wanted to dance with me.
By Lynn H.5 years ago in Psyche