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NEW - Addiction Support Automated Taglist
by tommy
Last post
 October 4th
...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)
New year New Miles!
by justmiles
Last post
 August 16th
...See more My name is miles watts and im a recovered drug addict with schizophrenia. today is day 433 of being sober! I'm feeling good today! I start another semester of college tomorrow and I'm feeling very anxious over it. I have stopped dreaming about relapsing which is a pleasant change. My dreams are still very chaotic but thankfully they are of more adventurous topics rather then dark ones lately. last night a dreamt that i was a little mouse that robed banks to steal their quarters! I want to buy a set of journals off of amazon but dont have the money. i want to get a bunch of matching ones so they look good on the shelf when im old and they are all filled up! what a dorky goal lol. I decorated my desk with all my stuffed animals, hourglasses, inspirational posters, etc. (just little mood boosting things i guess) we will see if it actually helps my mood or drives me crazy with the clutter! XD I have started a new ritual in the mornings of taking my meds, feeding my fish, and feeding my sourdough starter. I have also started to call my brother who lives far away every saturday. its nice to hear from him. I really want to make a hat full of papers of each of my hobbies written on then, then each day off i will draw out of the hat and do that hobby, what do you think about this idea? how is everyone else doing? how is the progress going on sobriety? I hope you all are doing ok and know that you are important to me, and that no matter what stepping stone you are on in your path i am proud of you for being on that path. everyones path is diffrent all that matter is that you are here trying to improve yourself and im proud of you for that!
Seeking Support - AS
by Cnguyen1
Last post
 June 26th
...See more So yeah. Intoxication. I feel stuffed , stuffy. Like I tried to bypass all my needs and such, and am not allowed such power play. I'm stuck in isolation , and I just feel like bypassing because I can't even use the restroom without feeling reprimidated by my parents in my head every day in isolation. It's driving me nuts like the movie, Camille. I don't know if it's part of my schizophrenia, but yeah while I use the restroom, tmi (slang), I see the old disc Ratatouille which my dad bought me. The tape kind. And how do you know , the person who I was desperate showed up. The very rat, no offense. But she was just as desperate, if she ever reads this sorry I'll treat you well. Everything I read goes away, as in I allow myself to identify with everything in order to get better , but I don't know if it's doing a god-damned thing . Esp. in I-solation . *exaggerates, exhilarates, whatever. I can't spell as an undergrad graduate, anyways . I need an I solution, meaning I hate my goddamned psychiatrist. How Dare I choose Kaiser, Amrite (slang) ?? I'll just people-please throughout my life and bypass. Or whatever. whatever floats my boat, or bloat. Thanks for reading. It's for the boy that I'll never have.
addiction (🍫🍬🍫)
by Cnguyen1
Last post
 May 31st
...See more Is it okay to define what addiction is with a therapist? or is it more so let them define it kind of deal
The effet of weed on me
by BalceJusbi
Last post
 April 10th
...See more My name is Jakob and I’m a teenage boy who has been struggling with a marijuana addiction for 7 months now. It actually took me some time to realize it was an addiction. Actually, I realized it was an addiction only when it was way too late. For this whole time I thought I had the situation in control, I was absolutely wrong. Never had I in control any of what was happening. And here I am now, stuck with this burden that makes normal life way heavier to carry. I simply cannot live a single day without smoking anymore and I know it is dangerous yet I still do it. For that, I could say I feel like crap about myself. I’ve tried quitting multiple times, but I never succeed. And now, I don’t know what to do anymore because a part of myself doesn’t want to stop, because life feels so much better when I’m high. I’m just so afraid my parents will find out about it, i don’t know what I’d do in that case. Anybody have an idea of what I could do about this? Thanks in advance 
Addiction Recovery My Journey.
by creativeShip7977
Last post
 February 23rd
...See more For fear of the stigma attached to it, I don't want to say what my addiction is that I am recovering from. But I feel that it's important to document my journey as it can give me new insights and help others. I have overcome many addictions in my life like smoking, alcoholism and drugs, so this is just another hill to climb. I could have overcome this 10 years ago, and God knows I tried. But back then I didn't have the information, support and resources available to me that I have now. I know that I can overcome this, and that my life will change in a positive way. I am just sad that I had to hit rock bottom before finally deciding to make a change. I always thought that I was a strong person, and that I could face anything. But I see now that this was all an illusion, and that the addiction just gave me the illusion of being strong. In actual fact, I am a really weak person, because instead of facing my problems, I ran from them. I just numbed myself so that I wouldn't have to face the abuse and the stress in my own life. And the addiction helped me to cope, I am not going to sugar coat it. Now that I am sobering up and becoming clean for the first time in 20 years, I can see that my life is in shambles.
Journaling for the Holidays
by InternalAcceptance
Last post
 November 23rd, 2023
...See more The holidays can be a trying time.  It's not uncommon to be overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, angry, or many other feelings.  I wanted to provide a space where we can journal and, if we say it's all right, provide support to others.  Whether you want to post your journals privately on your profile feed or post them here for others to read, please let me know if there's any type of support that I can provide through the community.
things are maybe alright
by aligheri
Last post
 October 18th, 2023
...See more for quite a few years now I've had this philosophy that even if you're stuck taking 2 steps forward and 2 steps back, at least you're getting better at walking. recently lost over a year of sobriety. but I've done this before, and I'll do it again. hitting rock bottom is starting to feel a bit like tripping over my own feet. far too often, yet something I know how to recover from. I spent quite a few years angry and hopeless over the idea that I'd never really be 'cured' of my various conditions, that I'd be stuck falling over and over again. I had to find another way to phrase it to myself, to make it feel less like punching a brick wall. walking practice, recovery practice, feels a lot more hopeful
Addiction
by compassionateCar7091
Last post
 August 13th, 2023
...See more Social media with my Boyfriend, we love our relationship on ***, its addicting at times to over share
Fresh start
by transurvivor
Last post
 July 3rd, 2023
...See more Day#1 I have struggled with marijuana addiction for 14 years. I started using to escape my negative feelings but in an instant I was convinced that life was better with weed. It changed all of the old ideas I had about smoking and my body became a prisoner to the substance. I am now beginning to notice health concerns and battling with my brain to please give it up. It is no longer worth it to me to continue using. My 39th birthday is this month and it is my goal to not be using by the time I am 40. I said the same thing around age 30 but it feels different this time. I have been reading more and reaching out for support when needed. I realize and finally accept that I cannot successfully remain sober without maintaining support. One day at a time I will continue this battle and become stronger with time. Mornings are difficult since it is fresh on the brain in the morning but it's not has difficult as it has been in the past. I am currently not working so that leaves too much free time but I am doing my best to stay occupied. Getting outside, studying, reaching out for support, games, exercise, puzzles, art, writing, are all healthy outlets that are working. It does help alleviate the stress and anxiety but it is definitely not easy and takes more focus sober. Willing to put in the work. #teamsober
Struggling after 3 years
by ivoryClementine7858
Last post
 July 2nd, 2023
...See more I’ve been sober for over 3 years now and recently it’s become more difficult then ever not to use. I’m constantly having nightmares and horrible flashbacks and I know that if I were to use I could pause all of it for a little while, but I also know it’s not worth it. I wish it wasn’t so hard to decide whether I want a mental break or sobriety
Addiction
by compassionateCar7091
Last post
 May 25th, 2023
...See more My cravings for weed is finally gone the smell actually annoy's me
Support
by compassionateCar7091
Last post
 May 25th, 2023
...See more My neighbors smoke weed and I constantly smell it, its triggering but I'm still sober going on a year now! Its rewarding to see how I haven't sucomed to relapse. My boyfriend smokes but I refuse to smoke with him

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?

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