sacback1's Posts

Re: Does society help?

7/14/2007 9:52:02 PM sacback1
192 Posts

I was amazed that all those people stood in line to buy a $600 - $700 phone. I would say they are addicted to their phone. I think it would be way to small to watch tv on.

Re: How can you tell if you have recovered?

7/14/2007 9:59:55 PM sacback1
192 Posts

Addictions are forever. They are lifelong. You may be in a very good place with years of recovery behind you but I still think you can relapse.

Are There Stages In Recovery

7/14/2007 10:04:00 PM sacback1
192 Posts

Do you go through stages like grief, denial, etc or it is just one long haul? I am assuming that there are atages and you just keep repeating till you get it right?

Re: I was new here some time back ,

7/14/2007 10:09:54 PM sacback1
192 Posts

I am not a professional or anything but here goes. Do you want to change? Do you have a counselor? Have you got rid of all your credit cards? These seem like good ones to start with.

Re: Taking Ownership

7/14/2007 10:16:52 PM sacback1
192 Posts

Sometimes an addict doesn't see what his addiction is doing. He doesn't see it as an addiction and an intervention will wake him up to it. Then, he has to decide.

Re: Internet Junkie.

7/14/2007 10:20:52 PM sacback1
192 Posts

It is very easy to spend hours on the net and then not ge anything done. I have to limit my time. I think the internet might be a whole new addiction.

Is It Possible To Be Addicted To Ebay?

7/14/2007 10:24:00 PM sacback1
192 Posts

I have spent alot of time alone and find myself buying stuff online. It started out small and then just kept increasing. Finally, I decided I had to stop because I was worrying myself. It has been very difficult. Could this be an addiction?

Re: A lot of girls have problems

7/14/2007 10:30:40 PM sacback1
192 Posts

Alwaysright is.....right. Just tell the girl openly and honestly what is going on. We will not melt. Some girls might cry but there is nothing wrong with that. We all need to grow.

Aren't all addictions the same....man or woman

7/14/2007 10:33:00 PM sacback1
192 Posts

Do you think there is any difference in a man or woman being addicted to the same thing? We all have differences but I would never have thought of it being divided by our sex.

Re: Self consciousI

7/14/2007 10:37:21 PM sacback1
192 Posts

This can also be a sign of paranoia which can be a part of a mental illness. If it gets bad, please see a doctor. Take care.

Re: Showers!

7/14/2007 10:43:25 PM sacback1
192 Posts

Definitely speak with a professional about this as it can spread into other things. You are right to be concerned and to get some help now. Take care.

Re: Crack Addiction

7/14/2007 10:49:30 PM sacback1
192 Posts

She is in treatment now. It is just so hard to be away from her but I know she is getting help. It is hard to understand it sometimes, you know.

How could I bring my mom to religion

7/14/2007 10:54:00 PM sacback1
192 Posts

She is in treatment for crack. I think God would help her but don't know how to introduce the subject. Is that something the treatment people bring up?

Will Recovery be Threatened if Addict dates another addict

7/14/2007 10:57:00 PM sacback1
192 Posts

I realize that everyone is responsible for their own actions but is it wise to stay away from male addicts once a female addict has started recovery? What I mean to ask is if they will help or hinder each other?

Men find it hard to admint a problem

7/15/2007 7:55:00 PM sacback1
192 Posts

Some men may find it hard to admit they have a problem. Thas naturally makes recovery more difficult.

Re: I found out..

7/15/2007 7:58:36 PM sacback1
192 Posts

True, however there are very few men who will even admit they have feelings.

Re: Stay out of the Liquor Aisle

7/15/2007 8:05:52 PM sacback1
192 Posts

This makes a lot of sense. Why tempt fate.

Re: Buying things you have no use for

7/15/2007 8:07:12 PM sacback1
192 Posts

Yeah that sounds like someone who has a definite problem.

Re: Popcorn

7/15/2007 8:09:11 PM sacback1
192 Posts

I don't know that I would call this an addiction. It sounds more like a comfort food. Popcorn is generally not that bad for you if you take it easy on the butter and salt.

Re: rieRe: Food the easy addiction

7/15/2007 8:10:04 PM sacback1
192 Posts

There may be a fine line, but a comfort food doesn't necessarily have to be considered an addiction.

Re: God kept me sane

7/15/2007 8:11:55 PM sacback1
192 Posts

I think those of us for whom God is our greater power do thank Him every day.

Re: God can give you a hand

7/15/2007 8:19:10 PM sacback1
192 Posts

This is a very good point there is an old adage, that God helps those who help themselves.

Re: God turned away

7/15/2007 8:25:03 PM sacback1
192 Posts

GOd never turns away, not truly. God is there for all who ask for Him, and have faith,

Re: Is God the Answer?

7/15/2007 8:26:31 PM sacback1
192 Posts

I believe that God can make revcovery easier to some degree. He will not make you immediately sober, but He can make it less difficult. If you have faith.

Re: None Believers

7/15/2007 8:27:44 PM sacback1
192 Posts

If you are a Non believer that is your choice. I would implore you to find some Higher Power though.

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