Are you addicted to something? I think most people are mentally addicted to at least one thing. For record, mental and physical addiction would be two very different things as you wouldn't have withdrawal from a mental addiction. I clearly can't think of everything (see TLC's Strange Addiction for why) but feel free to comment if you're comfortable. Private voting, of course.
What are you addicted to?
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Sex & Newports
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I checked 2 of them, but I'm sure there are others.
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I thrive on stress and pressure. It makes me feel alive.
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Sex. Adrenaline. Oh, and the tears of my defeated foes, but that wasn't an options.
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Addiction means that the activity does you more harm than good and you can't stop despite wanting to and trying to.
I could say "I'm addicted to sex" but it isn't doing me any harm, it isn't something I've ever tried to stop, I don't feel guilty about it, and it's actually good for me. I just can't live without it. But, that isn't necessarily an addiction.
I love to shop..... but I can stop anytime I want to.
I could say "I'm addicted to sex" but it isn't doing me any harm, it isn't something I've ever tried to stop, I don't feel guilty about it, and it's actually good for me. I just can't live without it. But, that isn't necessarily an addiction.
I love to shop..... but I can stop anytime I want to.
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I'm with P'Gell when she says I could say "I'm addicted to sex" but it isn't doing me any harm, it isn't something I've ever tried to stop, I don't feel guilty about it, and it's actually good for me. I just can't live without it. But, that isn't necessarily an addiction.
I do have a little bit of a problem with the endorphins I get from capsaicin. Usually it's not too bad, just a little habanero salsa to take the edge off but there have been batches of callalloo made with scotch bonnet peppers that literally had me laying on the floor sweating for an hour... and I still ate the leftovers. It might not be quite an addiction, but, um, I really shouldn't have eaten something that incapacitated me *twice*.
I do have a little bit of a problem with the endorphins I get from capsaicin. Usually it's not too bad, just a little habanero salsa to take the edge off but there have been batches of callalloo made with scotch bonnet peppers that literally had me laying on the floor sweating for an hour... and I still ate the leftovers. It might not be quite an addiction, but, um, I really shouldn't have eaten something that incapacitated me *twice*.
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I don't think you have to want to stop for it to be an addiction. I vape nicotine like a fiend. If I go more than thirty minutes without it I'm ready to chop someone's head off. I don't care to stop. I'm not sure if the ejuice is harmful. There aren't any long term studies. I buy the brand I know is safest. It could be doing me harm and it isn't doing me good per say other than keeping my stress level down. I'd say I'm addicted despite my lack of desire to quit at any point ever.
Originally posted by
P'Gell
Addiction means that the activity does you more harm than good and you can't stop despite wanting to and trying to.
I could say "I'm addicted to sex" but it isn't doing me any harm, it isn't something I've ever ... more
I could say "I'm addicted to sex" but it isn't doing me any harm, it isn't something I've ever ... more
Addiction means that the activity does you more harm than good and you can't stop despite wanting to and trying to.
I could say "I'm addicted to sex" but it isn't doing me any harm, it isn't something I've ever tried to stop, I don't feel guilty about it, and it's actually good for me. I just can't live without it. But, that isn't necessarily an addiction.
I love to shop..... but I can stop anytime I want to. less
I could say "I'm addicted to sex" but it isn't doing me any harm, it isn't something I've ever tried to stop, I don't feel guilty about it, and it's actually good for me. I just can't live without it. But, that isn't necessarily an addiction.
I love to shop..... but I can stop anytime I want to. less
I've also known drug addicts that didn't want to quit who were definitely addicted.
Yeah, liking sex and being addicted are two different things!
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Salsa to take the edge off, huh? Maybe I need to try that! Perhaps not the second one with the sweating and such. I didn't even know what any of those ingredients were. Callalloo? Bonnet pepper? I don't eat fancy enough foods.
Originally posted by
Antipova
I'm with P'Gell when she says I could say "I'm addicted to sex" but it isn't doing me any harm, it isn't something I've ever tried to stop, I don't feel guilty about it, and it's actually good for me. I just
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I'm with P'Gell when she says I could say "I'm addicted to sex" but it isn't doing me any harm, it isn't something I've ever tried to stop, I don't feel guilty about it, and it's actually good for me. I just can't live without it. But, that isn't necessarily an addiction.
I do have a little bit of a problem with the endorphins I get from capsaicin. Usually it's not too bad, just a little habanero salsa to take the edge off but there have been batches of callalloo made with scotch bonnet peppers that literally had me laying on the floor sweating for an hour... and I still ate the leftovers. It might not be quite an addiction, but, um, I really shouldn't have eaten something that incapacitated me *twice*. less
I do have a little bit of a problem with the endorphins I get from capsaicin. Usually it's not too bad, just a little habanero salsa to take the edge off but there have been batches of callalloo made with scotch bonnet peppers that literally had me laying on the floor sweating for an hour... and I still ate the leftovers. It might not be quite an addiction, but, um, I really shouldn't have eaten something that incapacitated me *twice*. less
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I agree that loving sex is not a true addiction, unless you are being hurt by it or hurting someone else.
Originally posted by
- Kira -
I don't think you have to want to stop for it to be an addiction. I vape nicotine like a fiend. If I go more than thirty minutes without it I'm ready to chop someone's head off. I don't care to stop. I'm not sure if the ejuice is
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I don't think you have to want to stop for it to be an addiction. I vape nicotine like a fiend. If I go more than thirty minutes without it I'm ready to chop someone's head off. I don't care to stop. I'm not sure if the ejuice is harmful. There aren't any long term studies. I buy the brand I know is safest. It could be doing me harm and it isn't doing me good per say other than keeping my stress level down. I'd say I'm addicted despite my lack of desire to quit at any point ever.
I've also known drug addicts that didn't want to quit who were definitely addicted.
Yeah, liking sex and being addicted are two different things! less
I've also known drug addicts that didn't want to quit who were definitely addicted.
Yeah, liking sex and being addicted are two different things! less
But, the DSM definition of an "addiction" includes harm coming to the person with use, and continuing to use despite said harm, and feelings that one needs to stop but can't. Most drug, alcohol and even tobacco addicts may enjoy the high, but do want to stop the addictive behavior.
I know my husband smokes and says he doesn't care, but he would LOVE to be able to go days without having to spend a great deal of money on cigarettes, to not have to smoke if he doesn't want to (no one likes having a Nic Fit) and most have tried to stop, no matter how lack luster their attempt is.
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Hmm...should have pulled out my research books.
Originally posted by
P'Gell
I agree that loving sex is not a true addiction, unless you are being hurt by it or hurting someone else.
But, the DSM definition of an "addiction" includes harm coming to the person with use, and continuing to use despite said harm, ... more
But, the DSM definition of an "addiction" includes harm coming to the person with use, and continuing to use despite said harm, ... more
I agree that loving sex is not a true addiction, unless you are being hurt by it or hurting someone else.
But, the DSM definition of an "addiction" includes harm coming to the person with use, and continuing to use despite said harm, and feelings that one needs to stop but can't. Most drug, alcohol and even tobacco addicts may enjoy the high, but do want to stop the addictive behavior.
I know my husband smokes and says he doesn't care, but he would LOVE to be able to go days without having to spend a great deal of money on cigarettes, to not have to smoke if he doesn't want to (no one likes having a Nic Fit) and most have tried to stop, no matter how lack luster their attempt is. less
But, the DSM definition of an "addiction" includes harm coming to the person with use, and continuing to use despite said harm, and feelings that one needs to stop but can't. Most drug, alcohol and even tobacco addicts may enjoy the high, but do want to stop the addictive behavior.
I know my husband smokes and says he doesn't care, but he would LOVE to be able to go days without having to spend a great deal of money on cigarettes, to not have to smoke if he doesn't want to (no one likes having a Nic Fit) and most have tried to stop, no matter how lack luster their attempt is. less
Then I guess I am addicted to some things, but not nicotine if you have to want to stop for it to be an addiction. I don't mind the nic fits too much since I can vape inside. I don't have to make special trips like I did when I smoked. I just take a hit or two and I'm fine for ten minutes or so. If I'm going somewhere I can't vape I bring nicotine gum. I work around it. *shrug*
Most drug addicts I know DO want to quit but I have known a rare one that's happy to be on drugs forever despite any harm coming to them. What would be the term for doing something harmful and physically addictive but not wanting to stop doing said activity?
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Sigh, coffee and sex toys.
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I'm going to have to look at those vape things for my husband. There is NO side stream smoke whatsoever with this process? I know little about it. Do you have a link?
Originally posted by
- Kira -
Hmm...should have pulled out my research books.
Then I guess I am addicted to some things, but not nicotine if you have to want to stop for it to be an addiction. I don't mind the nic fits too much since I can vape inside. I don't ... more
Then I guess I am addicted to some things, but not nicotine if you have to want to stop for it to be an addiction. I don't mind the nic fits too much since I can vape inside. I don't ... more
Hmm...should have pulled out my research books.
Then I guess I am addicted to some things, but not nicotine if you have to want to stop for it to be an addiction. I don't mind the nic fits too much since I can vape inside. I don't have to make special trips like I did when I smoked. I just take a hit or two and I'm fine for ten minutes or so. If I'm going somewhere I can't vape I bring nicotine gum. I work around it. *shrug*
Most drug addicts I know DO want to quit but I have known a rare one that's happy to be on drugs forever despite any harm coming to them. What would be the term for doing something harmful and physically addictive but not wanting to stop doing said activity? less
Then I guess I am addicted to some things, but not nicotine if you have to want to stop for it to be an addiction. I don't mind the nic fits too much since I can vape inside. I don't have to make special trips like I did when I smoked. I just take a hit or two and I'm fine for ten minutes or so. If I'm going somewhere I can't vape I bring nicotine gum. I work around it. *shrug*
Most drug addicts I know DO want to quit but I have known a rare one that's happy to be on drugs forever despite any harm coming to them. What would be the term for doing something harmful and physically addictive but not wanting to stop doing said activity? less
Is this the same as the prescription Nicotine Inhaler? I know my daughter tried it and it didn't work for her. She was able to quit on her own, damn that girl has will. And she quit smoking while she was losing weight!
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I'm not addicted to anything, but I do enjoy sex, exercise, and food.
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Caffeine.
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Coffee.
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I guess you can say sex, just because I masturbate multiple times a day. I have sex at least twice a day. I am constantly thinking about the next time I want to have sex or masturbate. I just do not have the addiction to the point were I am having sex with anyone, I do stay faithful to my partner and have a dresser full of toys to satisfy myself.
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Callalloo is just Caribbean stew... and scotch bonnet peppers rate 100,000–350,000 Scoville Units while your average jalapeno falls between 2,500 and 8,000 (just checked Wikipedia, I did not know that myself).
Originally posted by
- Kira -
Salsa to take the edge off, huh? Maybe I need to try that! Perhaps not the second one with the sweating and such. I didn't even know what any of those ingredients were. Callalloo? Bonnet pepper? I don't eat fancy enough foods.
You can make callalloo without scotch bonnets and it's really delicious.
Though, of course, if you ask endorphin-high Antipova, it's still really delicious *with* the scotch bonnets... but after-the-crash Antipova's going to tell you to stick with something calmer instead.
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It produces a water vapor which looks like smoke but not smoke. You can't smell it at all and (supposedly) anyone that inhales it second hand is just inhaling water.
Originally posted by
P'Gell
I'm going to have to look at those vape things for my husband. There is NO side stream smoke whatsoever with this process? I know little about it. Do you have a link?
Is this the same as the prescription Nicotine Inhaler? I know my ... more
Is this the same as the prescription Nicotine Inhaler? I know my ... more
I'm going to have to look at those vape things for my husband. There is NO side stream smoke whatsoever with this process? I know little about it. Do you have a link?
Is this the same as the prescription Nicotine Inhaler? I know my daughter tried it and it didn't work for her. She was able to quit on her own, damn that girl has will. And she quit smoking while she was losing weight! less
Is this the same as the prescription Nicotine Inhaler? I know my daughter tried it and it didn't work for her. She was able to quit on her own, damn that girl has will. And she quit smoking while she was losing weight! less
This is where I get supplies from and this is where I get liquid from. There's a forum somewhere but I don't have a link. If you google e cigarette forum or something like that it should come up.
It's not the same as a prescription from what I understand. I've never had the inhaler but the vaporizer is meant to actually simulate smoking where the inhaler is like an asthma inhaler from what people have told me. I don't think I'd like that. Plus the blow out of vapor is satisfying.
If he wants one, I have the Joye Ego and it works great. I'd recommend that one. I've been on mine for over a year now. Just the smell of smoke makes me gag now. Don't know how I did it all those years. Love my nicotine though!
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Wow! I assume those units mean how spicy something is in which case...holy hell that's spicy!!! I think I'd be on fire for a week. Sometimes jalepenos are too much for me.
Originally posted by
Antipova
Callalloo is just Caribbean stew... and scotch bonnet peppers rate 100,000–350,000 Scoville Units while your average jalapeno falls between 2,500 and 8,000 (just checked Wikipedia, I did not know that myself).
You can make callalloo without ... more
You can make callalloo without ... more
Callalloo is just Caribbean stew... and scotch bonnet peppers rate 100,000–350,000 Scoville Units while your average jalapeno falls between 2,500 and 8,000 (just checked Wikipedia, I did not know that myself).
You can make callalloo without scotch bonnets and it's really delicious.
Though, of course, if you ask endorphin-high Antipova, it's still really delicious *with* the scotch bonnets... but after-the-crash Antipova's going to tell you to stick with something calmer instead. less
You can make callalloo without scotch bonnets and it's really delicious.
Though, of course, if you ask endorphin-high Antipova, it's still really delicious *with* the scotch bonnets... but after-the-crash Antipova's going to tell you to stick with something calmer instead. less
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Thank you! I will pass this on to My Man.
Originally posted by
- Kira -
It produces a water vapor which looks like smoke but not smoke. You can't smell it at all and (supposedly) anyone that inhales it second hand is just inhaling water.
This is where I get supplies from and this is where I get liquid from. ... more
This is where I get supplies from and this is where I get liquid from. ... more
It produces a water vapor which looks like smoke but not smoke. You can't smell it at all and (supposedly) anyone that inhales it second hand is just inhaling water.
This is where I get supplies from and this is where I get liquid from. There's a forum somewhere but I don't have a link. If you google e cigarette forum or something like that it should come up.
It's not the same as a prescription from what I understand. I've never had the inhaler but the vaporizer is meant to actually simulate smoking where the inhaler is like an asthma inhaler from what people have told me. I don't think I'd like that. Plus the blow out of vapor is satisfying.
If he wants one, I have the Joye Ego and it works great. I'd recommend that one. I've been on mine for over a year now. Just the smell of smoke makes me gag now. Don't know how I did it all those years. Love my nicotine though! less
This is where I get supplies from and this is where I get liquid from. There's a forum somewhere but I don't have a link. If you google e cigarette forum or something like that it should come up.
It's not the same as a prescription from what I understand. I've never had the inhaler but the vaporizer is meant to actually simulate smoking where the inhaler is like an asthma inhaler from what people have told me. I don't think I'd like that. Plus the blow out of vapor is satisfying.
If he wants one, I have the Joye Ego and it works great. I'd recommend that one. I've been on mine for over a year now. Just the smell of smoke makes me gag now. Don't know how I did it all those years. Love my nicotine though! less
Great.
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Also, you don't wind up convulsing from habanero salsa. I like Mrs. Renfro's brand. It honestly does make me feel better if I was starting to get tense---it's got the right amount of burn to give you a good endorphin burst (not really any different from exercising, but it's more delicious) , without having any negative after-effects. My tongue's always back to normal in 15 minutes, and it's never burned my stomach the way those scotch bonnets did.
Originally posted by
Antipova
Callalloo is just Caribbean stew... and scotch bonnet peppers rate 100,000–350,000 Scoville Units while your average jalapeno falls between 2,500 and 8,000 (just checked Wikipedia, I did not know that myself).
You can make callalloo without ... more
You can make callalloo without ... more
Callalloo is just Caribbean stew... and scotch bonnet peppers rate 100,000–350,000 Scoville Units while your average jalapeno falls between 2,500 and 8,000 (just checked Wikipedia, I did not know that myself).
You can make callalloo without scotch bonnets and it's really delicious.
Though, of course, if you ask endorphin-high Antipova, it's still really delicious *with* the scotch bonnets... but after-the-crash Antipova's going to tell you to stick with something calmer instead. less
You can make callalloo without scotch bonnets and it's really delicious.
Though, of course, if you ask endorphin-high Antipova, it's still really delicious *with* the scotch bonnets... but after-the-crash Antipova's going to tell you to stick with something calmer instead. less
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I don't think I'm addicted to anything. I love food, especially sweets. I love spending time with my man, and having sex. I don't feel addicted to any of those things, but I do LOVE them!
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Coffee, sugar and orgasms.
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I'm addicted to the Internet. That was made very clear to me when I didn't have Internet access at my house for this last week and a half. It's been terrible pining for it.
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P'Gell - You're welcome!
Antipova - I must not have eaten spicy enough things because I've never gotten an endorphin rush from food before...
I somehow forgot caffeine. Don't know how that one slipped my mind.
Antipova - I must not have eaten spicy enough things because I've never gotten an endorphin rush from food before...
I somehow forgot caffeine. Don't know how that one slipped my mind.
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Shopping...I LOVE to shop. If I'm bored and have the money to blow, I have to make it a point to avoid Amazon, Ebay, and Target.
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I voted sex!
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I'm addicted to:
Food
Sex
Eden
and at times, adrenaline but it's often not kind to me.
Food
Sex
Eden
and at times, adrenaline but it's often not kind to me.
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ME TOO
Originally posted by
Shellz31
I'm addicted to:
Food
Sex
Eden
and at times, adrenaline but it's often not kind to me.
Food
Sex
Eden
and at times, adrenaline but it's often not kind to me.
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