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KasperKristensen 12-23-09 01:55 PM

I will always be an addict. And you probably will too.
 
I’ve recently come to the conclusion that I will always be addicted to something, and realized that it probably applies to most people. Whether it be cigarettes, drugs, alcohol or more innocent things such as work, sex, movies, videogames, music or food.

2 months ago I stopped smoking. 1 and a half months ago I started smoking marijuana. A week ago I started smoking cigarettes again but stopped smoking weed. And it was a moment of clarity for me. I haven’t felt like smoking weed again ever since and I believe I’ve successfully cured my addiction with another addiction.

You might argue that I have a particularly addictive personality and you might be right too, but I think we all have addictive personalities to some degree. Granted, you might be addicted to charity work and saving cute little kittens from trees, but you’re still an addict.

We all have our addictions and of course they aren’t set in stone, and you could certainly give up smoking or drinking, but the question is; how many addictions can you take away before you stop being you? And which new addictions is the new you going to have?

karibou 12-23-09 05:07 PM

Join the club! :D

7thson 12-23-09 05:27 PM

Re: I will always be an addict. And you probably will too.
 
Clubs are addicting.

John McClane 12-23-09 06:30 PM

Re: I will always be an addict. And you probably will too.
 
I'm addicted to not being addicted. Zing! :D

KasperKristensen 12-23-09 06:38 PM

Originally Posted by John McClane (Post 590625)
I'm addicted to not being addicted. Zing! :D
Oh yeah, give up television. :p

KasperKristensen 12-23-09 06:40 PM

Re: I will always be an addict. And you probably will too.
 
Was that a Clerks 2 reference by the way? :)

regnif 12-23-09 07:38 PM

Re: I will always be an addict. And you probably will too.
 
Humans= Addicts.

So i guess that sums up the whole discussion..Nice thread starter Kasper :D

KasperKristensen 12-23-09 07:48 PM

Re: I will always be an addict. And you probably will too.
 
Thanks man. Unless you were being sarcastic, which I'm terrible at spotting. Matter of fact let's say that this; *, from now on, means exactly that. Once again: * = Unless you were being sarcastic, which I'm terrible at spotting.

7thson 12-23-09 07:50 PM

Re: I will always be an addict. And you probably will too.
 
I am addicted to forgetting. Not everything, certainly not most recent events in my life, but some things are hard to forget without an addiction. Alcohol and movies are my two goto addictions, but reading and music also help me forget. I like doing these things in and of themselves without the need to forget, but "escapism" is a big reason many are addicted to anything. I also like pea salad.

regnif 12-23-09 07:58 PM

Originally Posted by KasperKristensen (Post 590637)
Thanks man. Unless you were being sarcastic, which I'm terrible at spotting. Matter of fact let's say that this; *, from now on, means exactly that. Once again: * = Unless you were being sarcastic, which I'm terrible at spotting.

no, not being sarcastic (it's something i am not good at) at all..being honest actually :D

cheers!

regnif 12-23-09 08:01 PM

Re: I will always be an addict. And you probably will too.
 
..but to talk about addiction. I am also terribly addicted to smoking. A pack and a half of marlboro reds a day is too much for me, but it seems that smoking is one of the few things (at this moment in my life) that gives me pleasure, relaxes and makes me happy :D.

honeykid 12-23-09 09:56 PM

Re: I will always be an addict. And you probably will too.
 
Ah, I know that feeling regnif. Unfortunately, at the prices they charge over here, I had to quit. 3 years in February. I know I'm better off and everything, but I did love to smoke.

karibou 12-23-09 11:17 PM

Congrats on quitting, honeykid; that's a hell of an achievement.

I guess that regnif and I will retreat to the den of ostracism now. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...mokesmiley.gif

honeykid 12-24-09 12:38 AM

Originally Posted by karibou (Post 590718)
Congrats on quitting, honeykid; that's a hell of an achievement.

I guess that regnif and I will retreat to the den of ostracism now. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...mokesmiley.gif
Thanks Karibou. :)

BTW, don't listen to the naysayers. If you want to quit, it's really not difficult. I found that not buying any cigarettes meant I was able to stop smoking quite easily and, when I coupled this with not putting lit cigarettes in my mouth, I found smoking became impossible. Even if I really wanted to. :D

karibou 12-24-09 01:03 AM

Originally Posted by honeykid (Post 590743)
Thanks Karibou. :)

BTW, don't listen to the naysayers. If you want to quit, it's really not difficult. I found that not buying any cigarettes meant I was able to stop smoking quite easily and, when I coupled this with not putting lit cigarettes in my mouth, I found smoking became impossible. Even if I really wanted to. :D
Ah, but isn't really wanting to quit the real trick? I'm afraid that I still enjoy it far too much to consider giving it up.

(I know, I know..I'm an absolute shmoo. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v235/bou/shmoo.jpg )

honeykid 12-24-09 10:00 PM

Originally Posted by karibou (Post 590754)
Ah, but isn't really wanting to quit the real trick? I'm afraid that I still enjoy it far too much to consider giving it up.
Nope, that's just what smokers tell themselves when they don't want to quit. I know that it was in my case, anyway. Trust me, don't put lit cigarettes in your mouth and you won't be smoking.

jrs 12-24-09 10:24 PM

Originally Posted by KasperKristensen (Post 590559)
I’ve recently come to the conclusion that I will always be addicted to something..
And you've just realized this now?? :laugh:

7thson 12-24-09 11:30 PM

Re: I will always be an addict. And you probably will too.
 
I told someone named Ted that they were a dick once, does this mean they are addicted? .
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.yes it is bad, but hey.

regnif 12-28-09 02:24 AM

Originally Posted by karibou (Post 590718)
Congrats on quitting, honeykid; that's a hell of an achievement.

I guess that regnif and I will retreat to the den of ostracism now. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...mokesmiley.gif

You got that right kari :p...oh the guilt lol

regnif 12-28-09 02:29 AM

Originally Posted by honeykid (Post 590675)
Ah, I know that feeling regnif. Unfortunately, at the prices they charge over here, I had to quit. 3 years in February. I know I'm better off and everything, but I did love to smoke.

There's always the solution of Rolling tobacco, as it is cheaper (just a bit)...maybe it smells less, but i was never a fan (for many reasons).

I gotta say hats off to you hk for being able to stay off smoking for 3 years...i'm gonna be heading down that road in the near future i am sure..but for now :nope:.


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