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Grief as a addiction ?

Grief as a addiction ?
7/18/2007 3:05:00 AM workyworky
86 Posts workyworky's Avatar
I have not heard of this one , can it be possible ? we have all had some one died in our family , some of us are quick to move one , some of us are slow , can we get stuck to grief?
Re: Grief as a addiction ?
8/2/2007 11:47:09 AM sacback1
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Not really an addiction but it can become a sickness though. It's an emotion that can make you sick after dealing with it for so long. Just like depression. It isn't healthy at all.
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8/8/2007 1:14:21 AM bhatt
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It really is just a sickness, much like depression. The real issue is that many people keep their emotions bottled up inside of them when the crisis unfolds, and months, years later they look back and completely break down. It's just that it lingers with you so much that unless you let it out and deal with it, it will put you down for the rest of your life.
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8/11/2007 5:22:49 PM britjojo
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As stated it is more the depression-it makes it seem as though the person is hanging onto their grief when in reality it is the depression that is making them dwell on the event.
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8/12/2007 8:45:41 AM joseph
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Just sounds like wallowing in misery to me. If you're having trouble getting over the loss of a loved one, then seek help, don't let it linger. It's healthy to move on and it doesn't mean you love that person any less.
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1/23/2008 5:24:10 PM Aries
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We all handle death differently, me for example, I don't give two damns if someone dies unless they were close to me. If I don't know you, I wont twitch. If your a major celeb, I'll joke about it. If I hate you, I'll spit on your grave.

If I loved you, I'll attend your funeral, say a eulogy, pay my respects frequently and execute your will to the letter if I'm appointed to do so.
Flagrant abuser of Murphy''s Law
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1/24/2008 10:46:26 AM imtoosonny
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Its not an addiction but if you lost someone due to an addiction this is a good thread. Or if you lost someone and your depression could lead you to an addiction, its also a good thread. Or if you just need advice on how to get over your grief, its also a good thread. I like that theres one of these on here.
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