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Re: How much have you lost on Gambling?
2/18/2008 6:32:29 AM megan22
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I have seen first hand what gambling addiction can do. I have a few friends that love to gamble whenever possible, and one in particular has lost his car and home. Because of that I have never went with them to the gambling boat. But one night they convinced me and I ended losing $500. Since then I have never went back and never even bet so much as a penny on anything.
Re: Gambling as Addictive as Taking Drugs???
2/18/2008 6:35:01 AM megan22
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I have seen it too many times. Friends go gamble thinking they will hit it big, then friends come back penniless. Then the same friends go back again when they get paid and do it all over again. It is like they cannot stop and yes, it does get worse and worse over time. Just because they aren't drinking or smoking in "gambling", doesn't mean it is not just as powerful as any other addiction.
Re: Miss England told to gain weight
2/18/2008 6:41:10 AM megan22
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It's about time models were made to eat and look healthy. I have never understood the appeal of super skinny models anyways.
Re: What could this dream mean ?
2/21/2008 9:41:07 PM megan22
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verymary wrote
I think its just something you were scared of and maybe it happened to someone you know? or you've heard of it? and somehow it just stuck in your head. And thats why it keeps recurring in your mind.


Mary, that actually makes quite a bit of sense. a very good friend of ours back in school started partying a lot and didn't get to graduate, so maybe I am dreaming about hard it may have been for him and what he was feeling. Hmm, I think I will give him a call and see how he's doing and see if maybe that will alleviate some of the dreams. Thanks for the tip.


Re: What could this dream mean ?
2/21/2008 9:43:09 PM megan22
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Quenlin wrote
Quit feeling inadequate and useless, find out problems you never dealt with in childhood and sort them out. If it's recurring, then you've been ignoring those issues completely. Find out what you're missing and then sort it out.


Quenlin, I am not really sure where you got the notion that I am feeling useless and inadequate, unless you are talking about how I felt during the dream ? Even then, it was more confusion than anything else. It was like, " This is impossible. I made past high school with a breeze".
Re: Alright, this dream freaked me out.
2/21/2008 9:47:52 PM megan22
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Aries wrote
It was short, but vivid, I saw my friend Quenlins girlfriend, standing in front of me, holding a knife covered in blood, her dress stained with blood, and she had a crazy smile on her face like a child posing for a picture to show off her full set of teeth. Also, his girlfriend is an albino if that means anything, why I'd imagine her as a psychotic killer is beyond me, she's really nice.


Aries,

Is there something about this girl that maybe your sixth sense or gut instinct is telling you ? Maybe there is something a bit off that you can't quite put your finger on, and you just blow if off because she is nice? Or maybe you sense the girlfriend is jealous of your relationship with you and your friend? It could be a plethora of things. Also, not that this is the case with you and friend's girlfriend, but many psychologists say that dreams of knives is a symbol of male sexuality.
Dreams of driving in water
2/21/2008 9:49:00 PM megan22
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This is another unusual dream I had, and I looked it up but couldn't find any information. I was driving, then all of sudden I was driving in water. The car was working like a boat ( not sinking), and I was driving alone just fine. Any suggestions on what this could mean ?
Re: Obama gains ground...will he win the Dem nomination?
2/21/2008 9:54:04 PM megan22
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YeaYeahYa wrote
You didn't mention this but Hilary also won California, which is also a pretty big state.... I really hope she doesn't win though. All she does in her speeches is talk crap about the other candidates. And Obama is new, young and doesn't already have a bunch of people's hands in his pockets. Also the JKF was a great president and the whole Kennedy family is supporting Obama.... that says a lot!


I don't guess there is any word yet on who Texas? Unfortunately if Hillary takes Texas, she's got it in the bag. Then I think it will be between her and Mccain.
Re: Do you have any sympathy for addicted celebrities ?
2/21/2008 9:56:55 PM megan22
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BeeShee wrote
I feel worse for them because especially when your an addict the last thing you want is the whole world finding out about your every move. Sometimes you just want to be alone, and Celibrities cant have that. They always have the paparazzi following them and driving them crazy. They get no privacy!


The problem I have is that a good majority of them think that they should be treated "extra special" because they are celebrities. Night clubs cater to them and let them in the doors to do as many drugs as they like behind closed doors. This is the worst thing someone could do for an addict, but celebrities expect this treatment and businesses more than oblige.
Re: Has anyone kept their New Years Resolution ?
2/22/2008 12:39:02 PM megan22
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Mrsrodriguez wrote
I just wanted to applaud you on trying. My mom agreed to quit January 1, 2006 and she did, cold turkey. It wasn't soon enough, because exactly one year later we received the news of lung cancer. September 23, 2007 she passed away. Worst day of my life. I've never tried smoking, but my only advice is to keep on trying and ask for help if you need it. If that means getting gum, the patch, whatever it takes, just keep trying. GOOD LUCK!


Oh my, that's very scary and I am really sorry for your loss. My grandfather passed this way as well, and several other people in my family have had smoking related problems as well. Why can't we just bring all these tobaccos down and out of business? It's a long shot but it would be great if that happened.
Re: Pills to help you quit drinking
2/22/2008 1:34:02 PM megan22
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Quitter wrote
They seem really intense. I had no idea they were so effective, but I talked to my dad about taking these, but he wanted nothing to do with it, because he really doesn't want to stop drinking it's sad.


Sorry to hear that. I guess you just can't get someone to stop drinking who doesn't want to stop. They have to make that choice on their own.
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