Addictions come in all forms. Some are good and some are bad. If you really look at all addictions, I think you will find most are bad.
Let's talk about drug addictions a bit. Remember when you were 14 and you had that friend who smoked pot and you had to try and see what that was like. Did you like it? Were you hooked? What was next? Did another buddy have to smoke cigarettes? That first try and that head rush it gave was enough to keep you going back for more until the buzz was gone, but the addiction was there.
What about alcohol? Have you ever had to try that drink and find that the feeling is so good you need more the next day? Afterall, the worries are gone for awhile and life is so good when there is a good drunk on. Can you say no today or is it still something that dictates your day? Do you await that moment when you can have a sip, whether beer, whiskey, or wine each day?
Then you find pills are helpful in assisting that high as well. A couple pain pills or a couple nerve pills along with the alcohol, cigs, and pot. What more could you want? A good feel, pain free, no worries, and feeling like a king. Only for a period before the misery returns I might add.
We will skip the other things that can easily come along. The crank, crack, meth, coke, etc.... Those things that when added to all the downers which we discussed earlier will likely lead you to be with Elvis quickly.
Maybe you are addicted to stealing, gambling, or fishing as well. Some are not all bad.
The real issue here is when is it time to stop? No matter how many times that you look in the mirror and say "Well, today I will cease." Do you really know what addiction is and what can happen when you try and stop? You can make yourself very sick and you can die. When is it to late? How many times in your life can one say "I will stop on Monday, or atleast start cutting back."
Everyone needs to get off that train sooner or later. Hopefully we can all realize our issues before it is to late and that day arrives when you are either dead or it is just to late in life to get clean. The older you get and the more addicted you become, the harder it is to stop these things. A man can die from DT's if not careful. If you have drank everyday for a few years and you suddenly stop, you will likely have withdrawal affects. These are not a happy feeling anylonger and they, moreso than anything will lead you back into an addiction that you are trying to kick.
I am not sure why I write all of this, but in here is a message for someone and I hope that that person can realize before it is to late that the train ride has to end somewhere. Will it be at your convenience in the comfort of your home, in a detox center, or at a burial ceremony?
Life is really short and sometime we live our lives around addictions that dictate every move we make in our days.
I really hope many of us here can get away and learn to enjoy life, if only a short period, independent of abusive substances. I know many like to say, "Not me, I'll be fine", but someday, somewhere you will remember what I am saying and you will agree that there is a time coming when it is possibly to late for you.
Much of this starts as a trial experience and leads to lifetimes of misery.
All feedback is appreciated.
Good day & Good luck
Let's talk about drug addictions a bit. Remember when you were 14 and you had that friend who smoked pot and you had to try and see what that was like. Did you like it? Were you hooked? What was next? Did another buddy have to smoke cigarettes? That first try and that head rush it gave was enough to keep you going back for more until the buzz was gone, but the addiction was there.
What about alcohol? Have you ever had to try that drink and find that the feeling is so good you need more the next day? Afterall, the worries are gone for awhile and life is so good when there is a good drunk on. Can you say no today or is it still something that dictates your day? Do you await that moment when you can have a sip, whether beer, whiskey, or wine each day?
Then you find pills are helpful in assisting that high as well. A couple pain pills or a couple nerve pills along with the alcohol, cigs, and pot. What more could you want? A good feel, pain free, no worries, and feeling like a king. Only for a period before the misery returns I might add.
We will skip the other things that can easily come along. The crank, crack, meth, coke, etc.... Those things that when added to all the downers which we discussed earlier will likely lead you to be with Elvis quickly.
Maybe you are addicted to stealing, gambling, or fishing as well. Some are not all bad.
The real issue here is when is it time to stop? No matter how many times that you look in the mirror and say "Well, today I will cease." Do you really know what addiction is and what can happen when you try and stop? You can make yourself very sick and you can die. When is it to late? How many times in your life can one say "I will stop on Monday, or atleast start cutting back."
Everyone needs to get off that train sooner or later. Hopefully we can all realize our issues before it is to late and that day arrives when you are either dead or it is just to late in life to get clean. The older you get and the more addicted you become, the harder it is to stop these things. A man can die from DT's if not careful. If you have drank everyday for a few years and you suddenly stop, you will likely have withdrawal affects. These are not a happy feeling anylonger and they, moreso than anything will lead you back into an addiction that you are trying to kick.
I am not sure why I write all of this, but in here is a message for someone and I hope that that person can realize before it is to late that the train ride has to end somewhere. Will it be at your convenience in the comfort of your home, in a detox center, or at a burial ceremony?
Life is really short and sometime we live our lives around addictions that dictate every move we make in our days.
I really hope many of us here can get away and learn to enjoy life, if only a short period, independent of abusive substances. I know many like to say, "Not me, I'll be fine", but someday, somewhere you will remember what I am saying and you will agree that there is a time coming when it is possibly to late for you.
Much of this starts as a trial experience and leads to lifetimes of misery.
All feedback is appreciated.
Good day & Good luck
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