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Posted by MandaFran on June 4, 2006, at 19:06:26
I am new to this site but I really need advice. It is really embarrassing for me to talk about this because I am kind of confused as to whether or not I really have a problem but I need advice. My therapist has been helping me deal with many issues one of which is addiction...various types.I need to find an online support group/online chat..and I am having a hard time. I dont know if this is the right place to talk about such... My addictions have been from anywhere from sexual to drug addiction..and whereas I have been able to overcome my drug dependency...I am having a hard time with the other. My thing is...I dont know if my situation is enough to warrant concern of an actual addiction. I dont know what to do. I hope I am in the right area to get support from...I have heard great things from this site. I am so ashamed of myself for past behaviors...things that have been with me over half my life and habits that are hard to break...I hate myself for who it has made me become...I dont know what to do. I suffer from depression, OCD, anxiety, anger, paranoia...so I have had a really rough time...the last thing I need is to add sexual addiction to my list of problems but honey it is there. :( I hate myself. I dont want to get into anything now..until I hear back from people ...but please tell me I am ok to talk here because I am really lost right now about what direction to take. I will hopefully write more later. Any help would be great. Thanks and God Bless.
MF
(I originally posted this in the psychology section but I wasnt sure which one to put it in...) any help would be great. Thanks.
Posted by ClearSkies on June 5, 2006, at 7:25:35
In reply to possible addiction...need advice, posted by MandaFran on June 4, 2006, at 19:06:26
Hi there. My addiction was/is alcohol. I think that all addictions have a common base, that feeling of helplessness and guilt after we've succumbed to our illnesses.
I don't know if sexual addiction is treated in the same way as others ( especially since our sexuality is so central to our identities ) but this is certainly an appropriate place to talk about it.Welcome.
ClearSkiesss
Posted by MandaFran on June 5, 2006, at 17:38:06
In reply to Re: possible addiction...need advice » MandaFran, posted by ClearSkies on June 5, 2006, at 7:25:35
thanks...I dont know if I have a problem or not actually and Im really getting confused.My depression is starting to kick in because all of the confusion is making me feel really down..:(
Posted by curtm on June 7, 2006, at 13:55:33
In reply to possible addiction...need advice, posted by MandaFran on June 4, 2006, at 19:06:26
I am addicted to addictions. I have posted a lot about my multiple addictions, including sex. When I shell one off, another takes its place. I don't know how many layers there are, but I am peeling them off slowly. I have posted them on more than different boards depending on the context of my post. But most of us roam all the posts looking for someone to share support with, so yours will get noticed.
You may not necessarily be "addicted" to sex, but that is something that fills the need of an addictive personality. It is a simple complex issue. Addictions are mainly treated through therapy, as far as I know. I'm not the expert on that yet.
I always crave something and for some reason, the vices seem more satisfying.
"Right, Curt?"
"Right."
Curt
Posted by Phil on June 7, 2006, at 18:58:54
In reply to possible addiction...need advice, posted by MandaFran on June 4, 2006, at 19:06:26
You could also try an SLAA meeting or just order their book if that would help you with some direction.
If I'm not careful I can hook up with the wrong female for me. It's almost destroyed my sanity more than once. I know the species now and do not go near someone with the wrong vibes.
I'd rather slam the car door on my fingers repeatedly before ever getting involved like that again. It's always the same woman, with a different face. : (I wish you well and hope you stay a while.
Phil
Posted by MandaFran on June 7, 2006, at 19:09:33
In reply to Re: possible addiction...need advice » MandaFran, posted by Phil on June 7, 2006, at 18:58:54
thank you to all that have replied to my post. I am really having a hard time figuring out what to say so this is why I haven't posted. I hope to be able to share soon...
MF
Posted by Phil on June 7, 2006, at 19:17:21
In reply to Re: possible addiction...need advice, posted by MandaFran on June 7, 2006, at 19:09:33
Maybe this could be of some help. They have online mtgs.
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