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NEW - Addiction Support Automated Taglist
by tommy
Last post
 December 6th
...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)
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Checking in 10/04/22
by JayNative23
Last post
 December 9th
...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.
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NEW - Addiction Support Automated Taglist
by tommy
Last post
 December 6th
...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)
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by fairmindedBeechwood1461
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 June 22nd
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Calling all listeners and members for leader support!(INVITE)
by magicalOcean594
Last post
 December 22nd, 2023
...See more Hi addiction community<3 please bare with me as i am the only active leader for addiction subcom, we do have the needs reply team responding to forums, so grateful for them. If it seems their is less activity in the subcoms as far as interaction that is because there is only i as far as a leader. I want to reach out and invite any members or listeners to help out in the community with me, on events, responding to the forums, and helping out hosting a few times a week in the addiction group chat<3 if interested please reach out to me as soon as possible! Thank you and bless you
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ACA - Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families
by blitheSun94
Last post
 July 27th, 2023
...See more Good morning, Forum, By recommendation of my therapist, I attended my first ACA meeting last night and it was too incredible not too share. Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families offers free online group support environments that hold space for hard conversation. As such, I wanted to be sure to share this resource with you all in case anyone else is interested. The Mission: [https://adultchildren.org/] Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA)/Dysfunctional Families is a Twelve Step [https://adultchildren.org/literature/steps/], Twelve Tradition [https://adultchildren.org/literature/traditions/] program of people who grew up in dysfunctional homes. We meet to share our experience of growing up in an environment where abuse, neglect and trauma infected us. This affects us today and influences how we deal with all aspects of our lives. ACA provides a safe, nonjudgmental environment that allows us to grieve our childhoods and conduct an honest inventory of ourselves and our family—so we may (i) identify and heal core trauma, (ii) experience freedom from shame and abandonment, and (iii) become our own loving parents. What is ACA? [https://adultchildren.org/newcomer/] ACA is a 12 Step program that focuses on emotional sobriety. We were all profoundly affected by the dysfunction in our families of origin, whether alcohol was present in the home or not. Consequently, we developed a set of “laundry list” traits that helped us survive that experience. These traits may have been adaptive at the time, but have now come to substantially disrupt our lives. We recover by “working our program.” This means attending ACA meetings and working the Twelve Steps. The Steps are not meant to be worked in isolation, which is why we work with more experienced members, a twelve step group, and/or our fellow travelers (others in ACA). ACA is a spiritual program, not a religious program. The only requirement for membership is a desire to recover from the effects of growing up in an alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional family. ACA has no membership fees. Since each meeting is autonomous, and each meeting can be a different experience, we recommend that if your first meeting is not a fit for you, try other meetings before deciding if the ACA program can be helpful in your journey from discovery to recovery. Meetings are intended to be a safe place. We share our experience, strength, and hope; we offer compassion and understanding. We also have the right not to share, unless we are ready. We welcome you to join us. Please note that ACA is not a replacement for addicts working an abstinence program in other Twelve Step fellowships. Adult Children of Alcoholics works best for people that have obtained a level of sobriety in their other program(s). The Laundry List: [https://adultchildren.org/literature/laundry-list/] The Laundry List is a list of traits generally exhibited by adult children of alcoholics & dysfunctional families and serves as the basis for the problem statement. [https://adultchildren.org/literature/problem/] The Adult Children Bookstore: [https://shop.adultchildren.org/] ACA literature for recovery and follow along workbooks. Find a Meeting: [https://adultchildren.org/meeting-group/] There are many types of ACA Meetings [https://adultchildren.org/meeting-search/]: in-person (face to face) [https://adultchildren.org/meeting-search/], online [https://adultchildren.org/quick-search/?onlinebt=Click+Here], telephone [https://adultchildren.org/quick-search/?telephonebt=Click+Here], and audio/online [https://adultchildren.org/quick-search/?audiobt=Click+Here]. ACA also offers hybrid meetings both online and in-person. You are not alone. 💝 Source: Welcome - Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families [https://adultchildren.org/]
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Addiction Support Check In: July 31, 2022 - August 6, 2022
by InternalAcceptance
Last post
 June 30th, 2023
...See more Hey everyone! Fall is approaching quickly so hopefully we'll be seeing some cooler temperatures! Check In Questions: 1. How are you doing today? 2. Do you have any goals for the week? 3. What can we do to improve the community? 4. What's your favorite season? Why? Interested in helping out in the community? We're looking for team members here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/AddictionSupport_131/AddictionSupportCommunityTeamAnnouncementsandEvents_727/AddictionSupportneedsyourhelp_278390/]! Also, if you haven't been added to the tag list and would like to be, just follow the instructions here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/AddictionSupport_131/CheckinThreads_972/UpdatedAddictionSupportForumTaglist_278389/]. @1947treble @Adeline12345 @Ahmedeid0 @AJurn @Alexija @amandalallen1978 @AmelunkeMason @Ang0825 @Anonymousloner4773 @apcalime @ASDdad @Azalia1109 @baileykay2334 @Batatis @BemusedStorm @BeTheChangeYouWant @bloodbones @Blueavacado1053 @Bluedragonflies1 @BlueWhite1972 @BluTheConfusedBoy @Bookworm548 @Bravepanther99 @brightPlane3692 @brutalBiscuit @calmSea8531 @calmWest6785 @CandyRedApple2532 @carefulJet2882 @Cashew16 @cat0427 @catx831 @CharlyK @chassymom @Chickadee123 @colorado76 @ComingupforAir @Compassionate99 @courteousThinker @Courtney5491 @creativeStrawberries2341 @CrimsondAngel @DallasTheDancer @dancingstrawberry34 @danieIIejs @derpppo @determinedPlum8863 @diamondintheROUGH2022 @diplomaticBeach8952 @Doglovercward @donnie25311 @DONOTBEAFRAID @downhillfromhere @Dramahkween @dtanushree @eisalive @Emmaleas @enthusiasticTortoise6681 @enthusiasticWriter8123 @Evocate @Fantacy @FantasticDancer50 @fearlessFriend2459 @fearlessPine2167 @feathersofhope @filosofem @Freefol @FreeHelp @FrenchMarbles @GC278 @GlassHalfEmpty123 @goldenFields88 @Goldentriangle1234 @Grandmagg @greenNectarine3734 @greenVillage7628 @hannahbanna93 @Hashib22 @helloKitten9563 @HelpMeCope @Hereintime @Hollister0109 @HopieRemi @Hyacinth22 @ImaMaia @impartialSkies5995 @IndependentCup2164 @IndigoRoses @inesovski @InfinityandBeyond23 @InternalAcceptance @inventiveAcai3503 @islandgypsy @Italianbabe @ItsReganingRain @iwant2change @jadestones @jaedae @JayTee95 @jbirdg12 @Jennifer11 @jenstar523 @Jerms @JJsMama89 @jrob77 @justmiles @JVS2121 @kindheartedLily6247 @Kindheartedpanda31 @kindKiwi5855 @Kindnessmayprevail @kurtkangas @lavenderpeach1107 @Lgeorgebtq @lilyofthevalley17 @littleGrapes3552 @Lolaem @Lord101 @lyricalAngel70 @MamaHippo @MangleTheFox21 @Marcos49001 @mary31 @Meggcfranklin11 @Melliex3 @Michelle @mija123 @MilaAvery @Mmills01 @MonkeyMind1 @MusicalHeart77 @NectaRine11 @NeedProfessionalHuggers @Nina05060 @Novalis4u @ObssessedWithFire @oregonsparkles2021 @overtherainbow17 @parisayano @Peace0000 @Peterk1447 @Petrichor2000 @playfulPink51 @Pluckydrum5184 @Poisonking @PowerofNow247 @practicalBalloon309 @prodigalprincess @purchase @PurpleSnail @Randa3196 @RebelXena14 @repen13 @Repetitivecircle @resourcefulPond1641 @RhondaO @RickyBartlett @roseMelody95 @sabrinathetiger @SaltyBreeze @scissorsandgloss @Seeker1898 @sensitiveCircle3880 @serenak @Shhh123 @ShyCar @sillybird91 @Snowcream @StephaneedHelp @Storyhymns1234 @Supportivemango76 @sweetlife101 @SweetTortoise @Taylor73 @Tazzie @TheOriginalRex @Thotht369 @tony5795 @tornwillow @toucans @traylonely67 @Tyedyedbutterfly65 @Vampirecell5 @Weisseguy @Whenfishesflew @WhyAreWeHerex2 @XenaKane23 @xoalexaox @YaboiRogers @Yourrecovery @YungSartre
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Quit smoking to have more money and good health.
by yellowWater8654
Last post
 June 22nd, 2023
...See more I have realised that smoking is for no good. It’s a waste of money now and in the future. Smoking deteriorates my health costing me more money in the future. I have bigger goals in my life and in order to reach my full potential and have greater experiences in life I have to quit this. I have tried to quit smoking before but I comeback here again. Please, if anyone can give me some tips or help me some how or share their experience. It would be great and helpful for me through this journey. Looking forward to your answers.
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limerence
by Favour15
Last post
 June 17th, 2023
...See more I’m addicted to a person I think the right term for that is limerence, I don’t know how I got to this point but I have a story I need to share with someone , I’m in a really bad place right now doing everything in my power to stay away from him but being away from him hurts a lot . I don’t understand myself, I’m losing myself to this and I need help. Everyday feels like I am drowning and no matter how hard I scream out for help nobody hears me.
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About phone addiction
by myselfethan12354
Last post
 June 16th, 2023
...See more see your mobile screen is a cancer to please use within a time
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Phone addiction as teens
by pluckyVillage735
Last post
 June 4th, 2023
...See more Do you have ? Is there anyway to put away the phone amd focus on studies. Yeah we love studies .but to forget the present struggle I think we just go up and down on the screen just wasting time. Can someone give a solution Cuz we don't want to.but we can't stop.
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Introduction
by WithLuvJSawyer
Last post
 May 27th, 2023
...See more Hi, I'm Jesse. I'm 16, and I'm back to trying to stay sober after a while of relapse and stress. I'm a week clean and trying to keep it that way for good:)
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Help
by optimisticHuman5133
Last post
 April 16th, 2023
...See more Help

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! 

You can ask your questions in this thread and someone will respond to you as soon as possible.

Community Guidelines

Remain professional, kind, and respectful towards one another. 
Even if you do not get along with an individual listener, it is up to you to act appropriately. If you must, step away and do not engage.

Prevent hurtful rumor/gossip spreading. 
Rumor: a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth.
Gossip: idle talk especially about the personal or private affairs of others

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.

Refrain from sharing personal contact information
including, but not limited to, social media accounts, home addresses, phone numbers, messaging apps/sites, or any other medium of contact off-site. Learn more about internet safety in this forum. If you use the scheduling tool YouCanBookMe, you are required to remove the email submission step. Learn how to do this here.

Maintain a confidential atmosphere. 
Between you and member/guests and between you and other listeners. All conversations between you and members are confidential. Do not share any chat details with any other listeners or members. Additionally, do not write or blog about any issues you are supporting people on.

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.

Respect boundaries of other community members. 
This includes a total ban on stalking and harassment of any kind. 

Choose not to engage in sexting or flirting. 
We have a zero tolerance policy for these behaviors. Even if it is consensual, it is not allowed on 7 Cups. Read more about sexting and flirting in this forum.

Never create second accounts on the site. 
Each person is only allowed one listener and one member account. There are no exceptions.

Protect your log-in information to all accounts on 7 Cups and not allow anyone else to use it besides the person whose name is in our system. 
We expect that you will be the sole user of your listener/member account. If it comes to our attention that another person has accessed your account, we will need to immediately close your account for security reasons. This includes log-in details for 7 Cups Admin accounts.

Do not engage in hateful behaviors of any kind. 
Showing hate towards any gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, racial or cultural background or imposing your view point on any of these items on another user is forbidden.

We now have a behavior point system.
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.

Read the 7 Cups Guidelines