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broken an addiction to something?
- Thread starter Randy
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What did you quit? Smoking?
Yes. I had scoffed at the statement that "nicotine is a harder habit to break than heroin"; but maybe I believe that now.
Yes. I had scoffed at the statement that "nicotine is a harder habit to break than heroin"; but maybe I believe that now.
Well its good that you persevered!
I don't think I've been addicted to anything, but carbs
I need to quit eating so much of those That's a tough one! I think that sweets, candy, cookies, are actually physically addictive for me; and once started I can't deprive myself of another.Well its good that you persevered!
I don't think I've been addicted to anything, but carbs
But, if/when I can take a 'hands off' approach it unbelievably gets easier to stay away from that stuff. Just gotta take that seemingly important first step. (+ a bit of determination)
I love pasta & varieties of bread, too.
That's a tough one! I think that sweets, candy, cookies, are actually physically addictive for me; and once started I can't deprive myself of another.
But, if/when I can take a 'hands off' approach it unbelievably gets easier to stay away from that stuff. Just gotta take that seemingly important first step. (+ a bit of determination)
I love pasta & varieties of bread, too.
Its easy if you just eat at home home and don't buy the stuff. My problem is getting invited out, or co-workers bringing treats for everyone. Also my partner and daughter always bring junk into this house, but I can't blame them for my poor impulse control
Yep; I'm thinking that you are definitely surrounded by evil influence!Its easy if you just eat at home home and don't buy the stuff. My problem is getting invited out, or co-workers bringing treats for everyone. Also my partner and daughter always bring junk into this house, but I can't blame them for my poor impulse control
I have SOME control over what foods are brought into the house; my husband HATES shopping.
Yep; I'm thinking that you are definitely surrounded by evil influence!
I have SOME control over what foods are brought into the house; my husband HATES shopping.
True but I have the power to say "no thank you" and not eat it....... Easier said than done!
I hate shopping too but it was great in the days of facemasks, I'd put in my headphones and have a mask on, nobody would talk to me and I could just get in and out. I guess I am just an approachable person because people ALWAYS make small talk with me whenever I am shopping. I just want to get in, do my thing and leave.
Thats awesome! Easier said than done for a lot of people though.
