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NEW - Addiction Support Automated Taglist
by tommy
Last post
 Friday
...See more Welcome to the NEW Addiction Support Taglist This thread is an auto-updating list. The list is regularly updated by forum leaders and can be found below. Having issues? Reply below and someone will help you! Why should I join the taglist? ✔ Never miss out on sub-community check-ins, discussions or events ✔ Get tagged and notified by community leaders whenever a new relevant thread has been posted ✔ Become a more active member of the community. What do I need to do? ✅ To add yourself to this taglist, press the Post to Thread button below and write the exact words Please add me. ❌ To remove yourself from this taglist, press the Post to Thread button below and write the exact words Please remove me. ------------------------- Current taglist as of 1st July (updated by @tommy)
Try to relax
by DrSam0100
Last post
 27 minutes ago
...See more We all have been throw the same thing the only problem is some of us don't know how to get out of it I'll try to help you
There's too much happening
by Elylouise
Last post
 13 hours ago
...See more I'm really struggling to stay sober at the moment. I haven't drank in months but it's getting really hard to keep going. I kinda need some encouraging words to get me through this
Binge eating/Overeating
by resourcefulNest2337
Last post
 13 hours ago
...See more Could write a thousand words and still wouldn't figure out to make it make sense. I live a so called "bodybuilding" lifestyle which I love. It consists of eating 6 meals daily, sleeping 8+ hours and training hard. I trully love it. What keeps me back from reaching my full potential is myself. I find myself sometimes coping with life's stress by overeating foods i shouldnt be consuming. Last year it was a severe phase, this year it got better, but its a regular thing. I spend all my money on food, supplements etc, whereas i have little to no money for actual therapy. I do not know of any way to stop myself from overeating some days. I always feel like a failure the day after. Currently unemployed as well so im having some hard time with it. Any responses are welcomed!
help me please
by aiden123727282
Last post
 1 day ago
...See more i’m a 17 year old alcoholic, pill popper, and i really just do any substance as much as i can to feel something it’ll be dumb *** like whippets or bennys then it’ll be opioids and i still drink every day w it all my entire family was ruined by addiction so im thinking im just destined to be like them with how it’s going
Guys i am addicted to my phone any help?
by hepahepa
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more Yea
Addiction to energy drinks
by Bele
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more Hi, I'm 23. And addicted to a popular energy drink and I'm really struggling with it lately. The intense release I get from them has made me hate every part of my life other than the drinks. I'm stuck in the cycle wtf do I do
Checking in 10/04/22
by JayNative23
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more I am a alcoholic I drink until I black out I had an episode last week. But I currently 5 days sober now I did have urges to drink a few days ago but I didn't drink I am proud of myself I really do hope to continue on my sobriety from alcohol. It's hard I come from an alcoholic family I had few family deaths in the past two years from them drinking everyday. I tend to get my urges when I am stressed or depressed and I would drink my pain away because that's all I ever saw. But when I black out I'm an angry drunk or I wonder off and have people worried don't know where I am and have family and friends look for me. So I will try to check in as much as I can and have this post help remind me to stay sober and fight the urges when I get them. I been sober twice from alcohol 1st time was for 2 years and the 2nd time was for 6 months last year.
Addictionary
by mentalhealthwealth
Last post
 Saturday
...See more Addicts push themselves so far away from accepting that they are in fact, an addict. Acceptance is key to loving one’s self. What is addiction? According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), Reference: NIH What kinds of addiction are there? Do your own research. Educate yourself Google it. How does a person stop from unhealthy patterns of behavior? change the mindset shift the situation heal thy soul
Notes from relapse prevention
by versatileOcean742
Last post
 Friday
...See more Id like to share some notes I have from a relapse prevention course im taking. Im sorry if its crude or otherwise falls short. “Your mind will try its hardest to tell you its ok. It will try to excuse or create a scenario where you deserve to use again.Dont throw away recovery after running into issues. That is the mental obsession.  Dont be ready to point out life’s inconsistency and unfairness. Getting better does not absolve you of your past. Even without a past, life will happen and nothing good is guaranteed to be or to stay. Worse things have happened to better people but that doesn’t invalidate the importance of recovery. People won’t always believe or trust my recovery. It will take time. All I can do is to continue to do the right thing and stay consistent . I cant blame them. I could’ve earned that. Find a sense of meaning and purpose. Serve others and live in recovery. The mental obsession wont have anywhere to go. If i live in trauma or obsession, self destruction can take over.” -When in an emotionally vulnerable state it is recommended to give out and help others. Once you’ve done your recovery and managed yourself. Look to help others in crisis and to continue to live/spread the message.  -“establish and maintain a trigger list” is traditionally sound advice CAN(not guaranteed, still good practice)lead to avoidance and fear. As long as I am spiritually fit. I am trying to do the right thing, trying to be nice, trying to be accepting of everyone, and I’m there to be helpful. If that’s who I am, I can go anywhere -Meditation and prayers are important -Whenever im stumped, wait and sit still to think. The right thought usually happens. “Turn things over to god” I believe the last part is borrowed from the traditional 12 step program. Moving forward youll get what you need and not what you want. Conceit, appreciate what you have, and make the most of new opportunities.
Decisions
by amicableox0685
Last post
 Friday
...See more Choosing sobriety over addiction is like choosing which wolf you want to be. The black wolf drinks from the poison water supply making him sick, the white wolf goes and finds a fresh water supply in some other area and drink from that. You can make this example into however you choose... As always share what you feel, although I may not reply I read all comments. Have a good one.
NEW - Addiction Support Automated Taglist
by tommy
Last post
 Friday
...See more Welcome to the NEW Addiction Support Taglist This thread is an auto-updating list. The list is regularly updated by forum leaders and can be found below. Having issues? Reply below and someone will help you! Why should I join the taglist? ✔ Never miss out on sub-community check-ins, discussions or events ✔ Get tagged and notified by community leaders whenever a new relevant thread has been posted ✔ Become a more active member of the community. What do I need to do? ✅ To add yourself to this taglist, press the Post to Thread button below and write the exact words Please add me. ❌ To remove yourself from this taglist, press the Post to Thread button below and write the exact words Please remove me. ------------------------- Current taglist as of 1st July (updated by @tommy)
Addiction
by adaptableOcean1317
Last post
 Thursday
...See more I am currently looking for a support/ accountability group on here. I have struggled with porn addiction from late elementary to about 6 months ago. I thought I would end the cycle from my father's addiction to it but it has also leaked into my marriage. I don't want to ever go down that path again but it's hard finding good accountability partners who will focus more on being whole, even though I did find a good therapist to work through my issues. I know how badly it has hurt my wife as well as my general health and mind and I'm just seeking a positive community.

Addiction Support

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Welcome to Addiction Support! We are so pleased that you have stumbled across our little corner of the internet. Our community is here to support you through any recovery and/or pathway from substances to gambling, internet, self-harm, porn addiction, sex addiction, and more. All are welcome to participate whether you are a family member watching a loved one struggling or if you are struggling yourself. Feel free to discuss anything and everything related to addictions.


What are the different forum topics for Addiction Support?

Community Space: A place for you to introduce yourself and take part in our community check-ins.

Games and Icebreakers: A place for you to get to know other community members by participating in fun games!

General Addiction Support: Do you have a question or want to share more about your addiction? Do it here!

Journals: Want to share your story or involve us on your journey to recovery? Do it here!

Loving Those With Addictions: Got a loved one with an addiction? Share your story here!

Sex and Porn Addiction Support: Struggling with a sex and/or porn addiction? Discuss it here!


How can I help?

You can help us by simply responding to threads and sharing your story (if you're comfortable to). Alternatively, you may wish to join us as a Forum Leader. Check out this thread for more information.


Helpful Threads

Taglist: Do you want to stay up to date with our community? Then join our taglist to be notified every time a new discussion or update is posted!


Addiction Support FAQ

Are there any sub-community specific guidelines that we need to adhere to?

All sub-community specific guidelines can be found below and should be followed in addition to the general forum guidelines.


Help... I still have a question! 

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Community Guidelines

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Prevent hurtful rumor/gossip spreading. 
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Aim to grow and learn as a Listener & person. 
In this light, learning to accept feedback thankfully.

Be aware of how to use the forum correctly and what may happen when you do not do so. 
See more detailed forum guidelines below.

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Engage in healthy problem solving. 
This means problem solving with the goal to continue to make the community better. Engage in healthy debates and conversations which lend themselves to problem solving and working together. Read more on the topic of healthy problem solving in this forum.

Use proper conflict resolution skills with every person on the site 
Proper conflict resolution means dealing with conflict in a supportive manner that benefits both you and the other person involved. Read more on conflict resolution in this forum.

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We ask each user to live by the guidelines outlined in this thread. Each behavior mentioned will be assigned a behavior point, once a certain number of points are accumulated within 6 months, consequences will be enacted.

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