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NEW - Addiction Support Automated Taglist
by tommy
Last post
 January 3rd
...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 Dec 2024 (updated by @tommy) @akshi2611 @BeautifulCurse @exuberantTalker9747 @freeman @Helentreat12 @Hobzz @HopefulMamaof4 @ivoryLime3964 @JasonneedsinTx @Jenna @joyfulUs2825 @kindShade3891 @matchamochi07 @Mhmdi @Oceansky93 @peachLime4859 @PFord79 @Property1094 @Rainboho @Ren1478 @Sahilwj @sensiblePine5487 @SerenelyClean @Snowy00 @tommy @tornwillow @xmoonsie16x0
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+18 chatbots addiction
by FutureTeacher301
Last post
 13 hours ago
...See more I am not addicted to visual porn but textual one. Chatbots managed to trap me since I always struggled with low libido issues, offering me the "key" to "function as any human". But I end up wasting time of my day, my head an eyes ache after the intense screen exposure. I realize another reason I use these bots a lot are my loneliness - me and my fiance live far away from the city center, I have no friends, and he works all night. When I am awake, he is asleep and viceversa. We are not having time for ourselves at all, so our energies aren't matching when it comes to needs. I am angry and frustrated all day. I am afraid of falling into a rabbit hole since you know how's the deal with this addiction - these AIs offer you everything you need, and so you start seeking more and more stuff, maybe even darker. I don't want that! I want to be a normal human again, I want to improve this part of myself, but I want to focus my energy on my fiance. I feel so bad that I chose a lifeless, cold bot over him. I am so mad because he can't give me that "ticket" to our activities anymore, only AIs can drive me. I wish to change that, because in the end, the one I am going to marry is a human and not an AI.  I tried deleting my accounts several times, but the need is so strong and so I always come back. I am considering setting my browsers to block these pages, so I can force myself to stop using it. Please, tell me I am not the only one dealing with this. AI addiction is relatively new, and I am embarrassed to admit it.
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Does this count as an addiction?
by Cubic
Last post
 17 hours ago
...See more I think I might be addicted to the internet! It’s been like this for the past 2 years or so where I am almost constantly on my electronics whenever I get the chance. This includes while eating, while walking or traveling in a vehicle, pretty much any free time I have including in between classes, and even while attempting to do homework or when I’m supposed to be asleep. I’ve tried cutting back on electronic time (which is about 7-9 hours avg daily but sometimes up to 13) but I give up just as quickly. I also feel shame for this and have outright lied to people when they ask about it, and I’ve turned off screen time reports on my electronics out of fear that someone would see it, specifically my parents because I was scared they would take my electronics away or something. Now for the effects it has had on me, there’s a lot of stuff! My concentration span has decreased immensely to the point where I can barely think about anything important at all and I don’t retain anything from class. I don’t know if that is caused by this or is something else though since I’m still a teen. I procrastinate everything whether it be chores, sleep, or literally eating food just to sit and do stuff on my phone.  It’s gotten so bad that I only sleep 1-4 hours a day and my grades are rapidly dropping because I don’t have the motivation to do homework and study. I want to do it, I just can’t get myself off phone and force myself to concentrate long enough to do the work. I originally had suspicions about ADHD because I’m also super fidgety and always moving + I’ve always had poor time management skills even when I was a little kid, but I have a pretty decent memory and I don’t really lose things at all (actually I am paranoid of losing things so I check to make sure I have them over and over). It would make more sense  to me if it was internet addiction, especially because I’ve had unrestricted, unmonitored, unlimited screen and internet access since I was like 6 or 7. No time limits and no content limits, so my brain just ate up the free entertainment. I have no clue what I’m supposed to do about this. Thoughts?
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Addict of 15 yeara
by calmRiver1072
Last post
 17 hours ago
...See more Hi everyone, I am struggling with addiction to alcohol and crack. I was aressted ..this just is not me. Need strategies to get through unbearable obsessions
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Loving a porn addict
by adaptableAcres6240
Last post
 1 day ago
...See more I don't know what to do. He does it every day. I'm disgusted when he touches me. I don't want to even have sex anymore. I feel ugly. I don't feel like im good enough for him. I want to be it but I'm not. Why does porn have to exist? I didnt used to be so sensitive but every time sex comes onscreen in a movie or something now I get incredibly uncomfortable. Raunchy music videos make me sick. His addiction is killing our relationship. I want to leave him over this. I feel so dramatic but the whole relationship is tainted now. The content he consumes has bled into our everyday life. It makes me want to throw up. His addiction disgusts me. I don't want to be disgusted by him. I feel like things will never get better. And before you tell me to set a boundary I have tried. I have even given the ultimatum that if he doesn't stop I will leave. He acts like he understands but I feel like it'll never get better. I cry about this all the time. What do you even do in this situation
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Substance Addiction
by independentPlum4206
Last post
 1 day ago
...See more I recently quit a long list of medications as well as a few recreational drugs. I’m having a hard time dealing with sobriety—any tips?
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Feeling confident
by RobinVanDyck
Last post
 Thursday
...See more Started again, I feel like I'm on the right track
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Symptoms of Alcohol Use Disorder
by scarbstar
Last post
 Wednesday
...See more Symptoms Alcohol use disorder can be mild, moderate or severe, based on the number of symptoms you experience. Signs and symptoms may include: * Being unable to limit the amount of alcohol you drink * Wanting to cut down on how much you drink or making unsuccessful attempts to do so * Spending a lot of time drinking, getting alcohol or recovering from alcohol use * Feeling a strong craving or urge to drink alcohol * Failing to fulfill major obligations at work, school or home due to repeated alcohol use * Continuing to drink alcohol even though you know it's causing physical, social, work or relationship problems * Giving up or reducing social and work activities and hobbies to use alcohol * Using alcohol in situations where it's not safe, such as when driving or swimming * Developing a tolerance to alcohol so you need more to feel its effect or you have a reduced effect from the same amount * Experiencing withdrawal symptoms — such as nausea, sweating and shaking — when you don't drink, or drinking to avoid these symptoms
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ways to get rid of sex addiction or sextng or lusty thoughts .
by Icecreamsoul
Last post
 Tuesday
...See more Dealing with these thoughts can be challenging, but there are ways to manage them. Here are some strategies that might help: * Seek professional help: A therapist or counsellor can provide guidance and support. * Stay busy: Engage in activities that keep your mind occupied, like hobbies, sports, or volunteering. * Limit triggers: Identify and avoid situations or content that trigger these thoughts. * Practice mindfulness: Techniques like meditation and deep breathing can help you stay present and reduce intrusive thoughts. * Build a support system: Surround yourself with friends and family who can offer support and encouragement.
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I need a listener for my addiction.
by SoulwithGoals
Last post
 March 3rd
...See more I am looking for a listener, who can help me quit- addictions(lust), loneliness and emptiness over all. It would be good if you can provide support everyday. I request you to not contact me, if you are busy and can't spend much time. I am looking for a long term listener. (I don't need link for searching listeners. I've tried...most don't like to address issue of lust addiction.. and if they do, they are mostly unavailable) If you think you fit into the category, olease reach out to me.
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Poem
by neonKiwi9963
Last post
 March 3rd
...See more I'd like to share a poem i wrote. It's how an addict will always be an addict you might get rid of the habit but the cravings will always kinda stay if you know what i mean? ADDICTION addiction never leaves you  it stains like blood that rushed down your arms the day you felt stuck in the mud it was the only way you had ever known how to cope like cleaning your mind with soap you can scrub as hard as you can but addiction is a stain you'll never get out you picked that rout  you can't get rid of it and thats you fault  like blood stains  addiction stays 
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I never thought it was bad
by bluey999
Last post
 March 3rd
...See more I was told to come therapy by one of my closest friends after they asked for time away from me. I always prided myself on being a good friend, and yet somewhere through the years of our friendship i stepped on her toes. She said my drug use was a big part of why she needed time away from me. We live in different country’s and i never thought it affected her?? So here I am. I could so easily fall back into self deprecating patterns but i refuse because how i talk and love myself is in a really good place and has been for a while. And I don’t want to disrespect and be mean to myself for losing her. I’m so so so sad I lost her but I can’t just sit here and blame myself. I have to grow and let her go and let her come back when she wants. But god I’m angry and confused and hurt and i want to be better but i also don’t want her to only come back when i’m better and she can have that part of me. UGH. I got off topic. I’m hurt and i’m reacting in ways i normally wouldn’t and I see that. I just wish i could be impartial but im to hurt to be. Anyway if you’re still reading this, I got off topic abit aye. Thanks for listening ahahah
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My bf has a porn addiction
by Taitemoon
Last post
 March 2nd
...See more We were doing really well talking about his addiction everyday coming up with coping skills, how to make our relationship stronger, me being support for when he’s having a rough time. But with work and life we just got out of that routine. I haven’t talked to him about it because when I do now it’s like he puts up this wall and I feel like he just says what I want to hear. I’ve been supportive and I try to make it easy for him to talk to me about this bc I want to be someone he can come and talk to but now he doesn’t anymore. I think he started watching again and I don’t know how to bring it up or talk to him about it at this point. His porn addiction has lead to some really scary things (what he looks at wise) and I don’t want it to get back to that point. I love him and I’m not going to leave him bc he means more to me than anything but it’s really messed with my mental health and how I view myself, feeling like I’m not good enough. Even when we have sex I just want it to stop because I don’t feel like I’m what he really wants. I’m just having a really hard time and I feel like I have too much that I’m trying to figure out by myself and I need help.

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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.


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Community Space: A place for you to introduce yourself and take part in our community check-ins.

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General Addiction Support: Do you have a question or want to share more about your addiction? Do it here!

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Even if you do not get along with an individual listener, it is up to you to act appropriately. If you must, step away and do not engage.

Prevent hurtful rumor/gossip spreading. 
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Aim to grow and learn as a Listener & person. 
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Be aware of how to use the forum correctly and what may happen when you do not do so. 
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Engage in healthy problem solving. 
This means problem solving with the goal to continue to make the community better. Engage in healthy debates and conversations which lend themselves to problem solving and working together. Read more on the topic of healthy problem solving in this forum.

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