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NEW - Addiction Support Automated Taglist
by tommy
Last post
 July 11th
...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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I need to be honest
by olivePal3034
Last post
 July 30th
...See more I’m struggling with a cocaine addiction.  Nobody knows, I’ve never said it out loud, I’ve never even written those words. and I feel like I have to come clean somewhere. So here I am.  I’m not ready to open up to anyone in my life, not even my therapist. 
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Life Recovery
by ListenerRick
Last post
 July 27th
...See more God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them male and female he created them. Genesis 1:27 To be created in God's image is to be made to desire the things God desires, to love the way he loves. When we were in bondage to our addiction, we experienced the demeaning of that image. We became less like our Creator and more like our abusive slave master. Our recovery is, in part, a restoration of the image of God in us as we turn from looking into the face of addiction and, instead, look into the Father's eyes. That gaze alone brings us closer to healing. Closer to once again bearing the image of God, From the Life Recovery Prayer Devotional.
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Small Steps Matter: What Has Helped You Stay on Your Recovery Journey?
by marvelousCupcake6711
Last post
 July 21st
...See more Recovery from addiction is rarely a straight path. Many people experience setbacks, moments of doubt, or days when progress feels slow. However, every small positive choice—whether it’s asking for help, avoiding a trigger, attending a support meeting, or simply getting through a difficult day without giving up—is a meaningful achievement. One thing that often helps is remembering that recovery is about progress, not perfection. Being kind to ourselves after a difficult day can make it easier to keep moving forward instead of feeling defeated. Building healthy habits, staying connected with supportive people, and celebrating small victories can strengthen long-term recovery. Everyone’s journey is different, and what works for one person may not work for another. Sharing experiences can remind others that they are not alone and that hope is possible, even during challenging times. If you’re comfortable sharing, I’d love to hear from you: * What is one habit, mindset, or activity that has helped you stay on your recovery journey? * How do you encourage yourself when you’re facing cravings or difficult moments? Thank you for being part of this supportive community. Your story, no matter how small it may seem, could inspire someone else today.
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Recovery isn’t about wanting it all the time
by Bhrigs
Last post
 July 18th
...See more There are days when staying sober feels easy, and days when you question why you even started. Both are part of recovery. Progress isn’t measured by never having cravings or never slipping up. Sometimes it’s simply choosing to try again after a hard day instead of giving up completely. Be proud of the quiet wins that nobody else sees. They often become the foundation of lasting change.
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I want / need this to end
by Gamespy56
Last post
 June 26th
...See more My gambling started 3 years ago or so, my friends went to a casino one night, and the next time i went with them, i started out Playing roulette, it was fun, I've never gambled or was much of a betting man before that.... Until i discovered slots. Since the first time i won big on a slot machine I've been hooked, i have tried stopping more times than i can count, i don't believe myself at all anymore when i tell myself that "this was the last time" i know it's not, i know I'm lying to myself. I know i have a huge problem, since i started gambling I've been broke, every paycheck i would get i would lose in a day, and then lie and borrow money from friends and family, every time i think I've hit rock bottom i surprise myself and fall even lower. I did manage to stop for a year or so, i moved away, and didn't really have money to gamble with anyway, but i didn't even think about it during that time, as soon as I moved back though, the first thing I did was go to a casino and it started all over again, i am exhausted, i am so tired, i want to stop so bad but at the same time i guess i don't, it's a love hate relationship. More hate... The feeling i get when gambling and i win something, or even get free spins on the slots with a decent bet size.... It's better then anything I've ever experienced, better then sex. Nothing really comes close to it. This post doesn't really have a point i just needed to vent i guess. This has been a really bad day
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My husband is addicted to video games
by SunflowerAnxiety
Last post
 June 26th
...See more Hello so my husband is always playing video games with his friends online. When I say always I mean always. As soon as he gets home from work he sits on the desk. He takes a break for dinner and goes back to his desk. His desk is in the living room which is the bedroom as well. He sometimes turns to say "I love you baby" and goes back to playing until bed time. he prefers to stay home and plays then going anywhere. Lately he even gave up going to do groceries with me which is the only thing we actually do outside. I sometimes say it must be stressful at work he needs it. but I have no one here to talk to or to interact with. No friends no family no work nothing at all. even when I ask him to watch a movie together or anything he switches to playing on his phone. When we make plans to go to a lake or to a park he says ok sure tomorrow or this weekend and he never goes through it. I am so sick of this and I don't know what to do
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Shopping addiction
by fairylittlegreen86
Last post
 May 2nd
...See more Been struggling with shopping addiction for some years now. Very lonely in this as there’s a lot of shame and guilt around it, and people can be very judgemental, so it’s very difficult to talk about. Also most support available out there are targeted at substance abuse, so it hasn’t been easy to find a community of people also dealing with shopping addiction. I have a decent job and reasonable income but still managed to get myself in debt and not save money regularly. Last night was one of the nights when my depression was severely aggravated by my recent shopping behaviours, and I finally mustered the courage to tell a friend about it. He was someone I really looked up to, and he was angry at how I got myself into this situation. However, he didn’t make me feel like I was being judged. He expressed his anger in a caring and considerate way, and it was a huge contrast to how I usually experienced someone else’s anger. I was used to experiencing some sort of violence (sometimes traumatising) whenever there’s anger, be it verbal or physical. It was a special moment for me because it was the first time I felt loved through someone’s expression of anger, and it lit up my determination to get up and try harder in fighting this addiction. So here’s my plan: * My priority from now on for as long as needed is to fight this addiction * Complete an online course on healing addiction with forgiveness in July * Track my spending triggers * Attend anonymous meeting every Thursday evening * Complete two addiction workbooks by this time next year * Do finance tracking everyday, audit spending every week, budgeting every month * Set spending rules and tell friends about them * Tell trusted friends whenever I’m thinking about making a purchase to help me to actually buy only what I need I’d be very grateful if anyone out there has any useful tips or inspiring stories to share.
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Video game addiction and how I’m coping (terribly)
by emotionalOrange2737
Last post
 April 13th
...See more I’ve been playing video games since I was 5 (32 years old now). It wasn’t bad at all when I was young but when I was in my junior and senior year of high school, it got worse when I broke up with my first boyfriend, I was devastated. I stopped caring about school work, cut class a lot with a rebound guy I started dating, started smoking, just really acting out and not giving a shit. I constantly played video games while doing all of this. I also used to take $10-15 from my grandma at the time to buy currency for a game I was playing. She caught on and was extremely pissed. From doing all of that I couldn’t graduate on time and had to go into a program to catch up or else I would be left back. Fast forward a bit and here I am at 32 years old, a stay at home mom to two kids, married, still living at home with my mom AND STILL playing video games. I’ve struggled to quit multiple times and without fail, I relapse. I noticed that when I’m playing, I become very negative towards everyone and everything. I don’t want to keep playing anymore but I don’t know what to do. If anyone has heard of Game Quitters, then you know they have a method of quitting by not gaming for 90 days to get your dopamine levels back to normal. I’ve attempted this and the longest I’ve gone without gaming was for 45 days. That was 4 years ago. Should I try the detox again? Not sure what to do anymore.
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Choices
by greenFae00
Last post
 March 28th
...See more At this stage I don't even know why anymore. Escapism? Habit? No reason why not? Prefer to not be a quitter? Safety in Routine?  I have found that everyone is addicted to something. It is all a matter of degrees. Why change out something tolerable when it likely could be replaced with something worse. Addiction does not end. It only changes forms. 
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New here
by cmsawyer12
Last post
 March 28th
...See more Is there a specific community for excercise addiction?
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Fighting for Future
by gregariousSquare298
Last post
 March 23rd
...See more Hey guys👋 ! I'm battling phone addiction, and my biggest motivator is my ambition to become the best surgeon of my country.👩‍⚕️🎯 💙I have come very far in my journey and fighting alongside yall has given me the strength I needed ! I want to start this thread so that it may help someone with similar issues 🫂🫂 ✨️💪💪✨️I want this thread to be a reminder of why we are worth it ✨️💪💪✨️ 🍁What keeps you going when you feel like relapsing ? 🍁What are your long term goals in life ? 🍁How would you describe your best version? Your ideal self with all the skills or talents you want ? 🍁Do you have a vision for the next 10 years ? If dont yet, how would you like your life to be after 5 or 10 years.  💟💟Even if you are struggling, the fact that you're here, that you reached out for help, is a testament of your strength...Can't wait to hear from you all !!!!
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My overdose survival story that has shaken me to the core.
by Luvstara
Last post
 March 22nd
...See more The following is a true account of what I remember during an event that occurred in 2019. To this day, my experience shakes me to my core. My mom was dying of stage 4 lung cancer, and I was just looking to have a little bit of fun one night with my best friend. Here is what happened/what I remember from that night: My best friend gave me a blue oxycodone pill that she got from another friend. I took the pill, and the next thing I remember, was laying on the ground with my friend saying “I just want to make sure you are breathing.” I remember being in and out of consciousness and sweating like crazy. I wasn’t able to speak and I can barely move, but I do remember being in and out of consciousness, however, I don’t remember falling to the ground. I was not aware what was going on, but I do remember that the moments that I was awake, I felt extremely messed up and high. I was laying on the floor, struggling to breathe for nearly an hour. Then suddenly I opened my eyes and I was able to get up. But I want to give you a couple of facts about my experience. This was my first time ever trying an opiate so I had no opiate tolerance. I also had Xanax in my system. I had no medical attention or Narcan. After that night, I drove home and to this day, have no cognitive or any mental impairment due to my experience. For six years, I didn’t tell anyone about my experience, and I kept it under the rug until I finally told artificial intelligence everything that I remembered, and artificial intelligence gave me the reality of how serious and close to death my situation was. I was told that I very likely experienced respiratory depression and mild hypoxia. I’ve been processing my overdose for about a year now, and when I think about it, sometimes I cry, I have immense survivors guilt, and I’m deadly afraid of opiates. Learning about how serious this event was has shaken me to the core and still does to this day. So for anyone reading this, tell your friends, tell your loved ones to not ever take any pills from the street, especially an oxycodone because the majority of them are laced with fentanyl and are killing people to this day. My heart goes out to anyone who has lost a loved one due to an overdose. Thank you for letting me share the truth of what haunts me and frightens my soul. I hope someday I can move forward from my experience

Addiction Support

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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.


What are the different forum topics for Addiction Support?

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

Games and Icebreakers: A place for you to get to know other community members by participating in fun games!

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

Journals: Want to share your story or involve us on your journey to recovery? Do it here!

Loving Those With Addictions: Got a loved one with an addiction? Share your story here!

Sex and Porn Addiction Support: Struggling with a sex and/or porn addiction? Discuss it here!


How can I help?

You can help us by simply responding to threads and sharing your story (if you're comfortable to). Alternatively, you may wish to join us as a Forum Leader. Check out this thread for more information.


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