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There is such a thing as too much of something

This morning, I was talking to my son about addictions. He really enjoys having a Dr. Pepper soda once a day. He tried to explain to me that he was not addicted to it, but it was more of a habit. In his mind, addictions were not as bad as habits. So here I am, at 7:00am explaining to my 10 yr old son, the difference between a habit and an addiction. Habits to Break Habits are the constant activity that almost becomes second nature. For example, I have a habit of parking in the same parking spot at work. …

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It Is The Black Hole of Addictions

It is in the need. The intense drive for more. The desperation of getting away. The thought that this will take all of the stress away. How easy it is for any one person to fall into an addiction. How many times have you heard a friend or coworker make the comment, “I am going to need a drink to get over today.” It was recently that I realized how much I was saying that. How I was starting to think that having a glass of wine, or glass of my favorite vodka would make me feel better. So easy …

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Have you ever been addicted?

You hear someone say the word “Addiction” and what is the first thing that comes into your mind? Drugs, alcohol, or gambling? Probably. I bet some of you never thought about food, sex, intimacy, exercise, working, the internet, and so much more.  Addiction is commonly described in the 4 C’s: Compulsion, Cravings, Consequences, and Control. Are you compelled to do this, to have this? Do you crave it? Is the consequence of you having/doing this a positive or negative? Can you control your desire for this? So, I have to ask, have you ever been addicted? I have…and I am. …