CrazyThomas 0 #1 January 17, 2003 When does doing something you enjoy, become an addiction? When does sobriety become an addiction? Look at AA meetings. enough said. seriously, what is wrong with doing something I enjoy alot? I haven't gone blind yet. Thomas "You have to let go to accelerate." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #2 January 17, 2003 the only time it becomes a problem is when you cant control yourself! if it effects others in a negative way! eat drink and be merry ....for tomorrow we JUMP!My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TequilaGirl 0 #3 January 17, 2003 Live in denial.....who cares ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #4 January 17, 2003 If you start regretting having done it because it kept you from doing something else you would have rather done. If that makes sense. In other words, if you're doing it out of habit instead of because you really want to. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #5 January 17, 2003 Uh er... fizzle...fizzle...pop...snap...fizzle... Uh damn dude you just shorted out my brain. ________ Pinky:What are we going to this weekend Brain? Brain:Well Pinky we'll do what we do every weekend.. Pinky: What's that Brain? Brain:We'll go to the DZ and jump our assess off then we'll drink beer till the sun comes up, then do it all over again...________ Hi my name is Seb and I am addicted to skydiving... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygal3 0 #6 January 17, 2003 yeah, what TG saidThe key is moderation...enjoy a glass of wine, Kate. Not the whole bottle...on the other hand, I can think of some things that I would enjoy very much that I would not have a problem with becoming addicted to. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #7 January 17, 2003 i have a good friend whos philosophy is "everything in moderation, including moderation" luckily i'm often around when she decides to push the envelope on some things i enjoy as well. ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meathorse 0 #8 January 17, 2003 Satisfying an addiction gives a certain amount of enjoyment, eh? So what's the difference? Quote Live in denial.....who cares ... That sounds about right Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #9 January 17, 2003 Quote Live in denial.....who cares Yeah, what she said!! ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,588 #10 January 17, 2003 It does. But if the aftermath is you wonder why you did that, and why was it more fun than x/y/z thing you wanted to get done (education, work, cleaning house, being with friends, taking a bath, feeding your baby, whatever), then it's impacting what you consider to be part of life. You could redefine life, or you could wonder if you're addicted. Postwhoring is certainly an addiction. Wendy W. There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyThomas 0 #11 January 17, 2003 Post whoring is an addiction? Shit, where is the help group for that. Oh wait, that's another discussion forum (said jokingly!) Thomas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meathorse 0 #12 January 17, 2003 Quote feeding your baby Eek, well that sure stands out on your list, there's always a line drawn somewhere. If all you have left in life is an addiction to feed then the line should have been drawn miles behind. But... I'm addicted to denial ... that and leaving work 10 minutes early every day. Have a good weekend! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rdutch 0 #13 January 17, 2003 Is masterbation an addiction/enjoyment or habit? Ray Small and fast what every girl dreams of! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasingBlueSky 0 #14 January 17, 2003 Quote Quote Live in denial.....who cares Yeah, what she said!! I'm not in denial_________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JJohnson 0 #15 January 17, 2003 There are addictions...and then there are real addictions. As a recovering Alkie, I'll take the meetings over the alternative. Being a drunk/druggie at the level I was simply not acceptable. Yet, smoking cigarettes is also an addiction. People die of it daily...yet it is by far and away more sociably acceptable. Nobody can diagnose any addiction except the person who has it. (Other people are entitled to their opinions on your addiction, but you are not going to do anything about it until you decide it is a probelm. My rule is that whatever you think you are addicted to must have in some way imbalanced your life...taken you away from being whole. If it prevents you from having a complete life...it is a problem. I know work-aholics, religous addicts, food junkies...you name it. Anything that you can feel good from or escape into can become an addiction. Also think of it this way. Somebody say, who drinks normally......probably never asks themselves if they have a drinking problem. Someone who has stepped over the line a few times....probably has a reason to ask themselves if they have a problem. For me it was a simple choice. My pursuit of drugs/alcohol cost me more than I was ever willing to gamble with. Apply the same philosphy to anything: Has my eating cost me more than I was willing to lose? Has my smoking cost me more than it was worth?...same thing. The addicition process starts in the head and heart. The actual thing (drug, booze, food, whatever) is just the symptom. MHO JJJJ "Call me Darth Balls" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickDraw 0 #16 January 17, 2003 Quote Is masterbation an addiction/enjoyment or habit? I was always told "If you are good at something, you should be encouraged to do it" Needless to say i have never needed any encouragement. The answer to you question btw is yes...... -- Hope you don't die. -- I'm fucking winning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f1freak 0 #17 January 17, 2003 Well, i think i enjoy my addictions.... well, some of them... HAVE FUN... ...JUST DONT DIE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ozthebum 0 #18 January 18, 2003 Quote If you start regretting having done it because it kept you from doing something else you would have rather done. Everytime I get drunk, I don't ever get around to cleaning my house, paying my bills, going to work, etc. Seeing as how I don't like doing those things anyway, I guess it works out for the better for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #19 January 18, 2003 QuoteMy rule is that whatever you think you are addicted to must have in some way imbalanced your life...taken you away from being whole. If it prevents you from having a complete life...it is a problem. I know work-aholics, religous addicts, food junkies...you name it. Makes me wonder about skydiving - It has caused a good degree of friction in my marriage, but not in other parts of my life- In fact is has enhanced certain things. I'd like to get rid of the marital friction and continue jumping. This has been most challenging. Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #20 January 18, 2003 Have you tried getting her involved with skydiving and the DZ scene? If not that how about spending some time between loads with her over a picnic lunch on a beautiful day?"It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #21 January 18, 2003 She has, in fact joined me at the DZ on a few occasions- And it's been good- We're talking about things, and I think we'll be able to work it out. I've set some goals for myself, and included her in them. I would love for her to do a tandem, but that seems out of the question. And as an aside, we're going shopping for a new Blazer for her today- Gotta keep Momma happy! Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
