How do you beat a food addiction?
I have never been skinny throughout my young life, but I managed to stay healthy and active until I got married. I went from 170 pounds at the time of my marriage in 2003 to 235 pounds in March of 2005. I lost 30 pounds last year the healthy way, but lost my battle with food and gained that back too. My dad says it's genetic, as he is huge and eats constantly. I have problems controlling my portions. No matter how hard I try to discipline myself, my brain always tricks me into eating more than I should. I really want to try hard but I have gone down so many avenues with little success. I swear it's like a drug addiction. I love to cook and that is another thing that gets me into trouble. Any other former food addicts out there? How did you kick the habit?
How do I beat this porn addiction?!?!?
Im a 15 year old boy and my problem is that im addicted to porn... I go to chruch and try to be a true christian but this sin is one of my greatest weaknesses. I might stop myself sometimes because I don't want to look at it but im addicted to it. I always try to stop myself but it's sooooooooo hard to stop myself. When im gonna watch porn I feel bad inside because I don't wan't to watch it but the addiction is so strong and I can't break it. Afterwards after watching porn I feel extremely bad,useless, and hopeless because I have failed god again time after time. I think in my head if maybe I can't break this addiction.... I pray about it but I guess I don't pray good enough. This addiction insnares me and traps me. I just feel worthless because I feel like the addiction is to strong. Well our church minister said that the devil checks if people really mean to turn away from sin... I guess the devil is laughing at me right now. How can I beat this?????? This addiction is killing me.
Why can't some people beat addiction?
Why some people can’t beat addiction is clear enough; addiction happens quickly in some drugs, most especially heroin at the top; with alcohol it’s a slower process, first, social drinking, then solo drinking, then drinking early in the day alone, then drinking more at different times of the day, so at first it’s habituation, then strong tolerance before intoxication sets in, then dependence; at this point rehab is possible but difficult and relapses occur frequently and the addiction has begun and one has a continual craving but still salvageable, however if an alcohol gives up at that point then his will is destroyed and the alcoholic will begin to experience organ failure, and die……………..Bob Foy (Ihave studied addictions of every kind).
How to beat a Computer Addiction?
Hello. I don't know whether to classify this as a compulsion or an addiction - maybe it's a little of both? Anyway I'm a young, home-schooled girl who has a computer addiction. It might sound silly, and I wouldn't say this if I was absolutely sure that I was correct. However after reading-up on some information about this addiction, I've never been so sure that I'm 'addicted.' Let me start with saying I have an Anxiety Disorder. I read somewhere that you're more likely to become addicted to the computer if you have such a disorder, as it distracts you from your worries and fears. I believe, in my case, this is true. The computer is a form of escape. I believe my addiction started when I was back at school. I had no friends. I was depressed. The computer allowed me to momentarily escape my depression. I made a name for myself in chat-rooms and sites that connected me with other people, people whom I grew to think of as true friends. Around this time my parents were heavily addicted to drugs, and though they always made sure I had enough food and though I knew they did love me, they didn't have much time for me due to their addictions. I would stay on the computer all day and all night. I would lose track of time, so engrossed I was in the endless world of the web. Long story short, now my parents are fighting against their addictions and my grandmother is home-schooling me. I have begun to have a social life, and I'm now quite happy with my life. But...I can't seem to kick this compulsion. I don't have much structure in my life (I get up when I want, I go to bed when I want.) So there isn't much routine. Worse still is the computer is giving me excruciating back pain. I know it's not healthy for me, and I want to tackle this addiction. But I don't know how to start. I have many hobbies, passions and interests but pulling myself away from the computer and staying away from it is a challenge. If anyone could give me tips or ideas on how to beat this addiction, I would greatly appreciate it. I'm sorry for this long post, but I don't want the computer to take over my life. I need to act, I know I do. I need to do something. But I just don't know how to begin. Thank you for taking your time to read this. Answers would be greatly appreciated, ~Sparrow<3
Why can some people beat their addictions, but others can’t?
There are many many reasons why addictions can persist but one thing I believe is that a person can’t solve a problem with the consciousness that created it.There must be a fundamental change in someone’s reality in order to have different motivations to make different choices.This can be deceivingly easy in the mind, like snapping your fingers. The body, the social structures, the habits, the environment take time to catch up.It is also expensive for some people to beat their addictions or conversely, get the mental help that they need. Many addictions start as crutches for mental health disorders.For example: Imagine you’re depressed, and to cure that nastiness with $10, you drink every night to pass out with your significant other because that’s what they do at 5pm and it’s how you bond. You don’t want to live like that, but you also can’t quit your job to go to rehab, and your family all does it so they don’t understand why you have a problem with it. You quit sometimes, but the cravings, shakes and sugar hangover can interfere with how you do your job.Addiction is complex, it’s not just the body, the brain. It’s every decision someone makes about how they live, and battling all of those can be a cognitive overload, and the simpler answer will always be to keep doing what they have been doing, even though that first taste of the vice can never be replicated.
How can a person beat drug and alcohol addiction?
All addicts have self harm attitude in a way or another. You are not alone my fellow. First thing is to quit drugs.Without a clear mind you can't achieve any progress in changing self defects, bad habits, your way of thinking….on any level.So in my humble opinion the question could be asked in a better way: how can i quit drugs?The answer is:If you can't go through withdrawals on your own, then consider detox facility.Start cognitive behavioral therapy CBT, which it's the treatment of wrong thinking patterns. You can start with a psychotherapist, any of the widely dstributed groups like NA or AA (some people don't like them because:They either don't feel comfortable around the group because some addicts, like in any society, show bad attitude but the problem when addicts show bad attitude… it's really badSome people don't believe in God and they feel that they are forced to believe in a higher power)But I have to admit some steps in the 12 steps are wonderful way of CBT. And NA is huge so it's very easy to find like minded people. You can always avoid people you don't feel well around.If you have dual diagnosis or co-occurring mental illness (55% of addicts are dual diagnosis), you should consult a highly trained psychiatrist, specialized in addiction. If he prescribed you medication you should take it regularly. Usually medication effect is not felt before couple or more of weeks.Spiritual awakening. I'll not add more here coz it's not my job. It's your job. Either you dismiss it or accept it. And if you accept it you will find your own way.God luck my fellow.