MANAGING ADDICTION

@Nungari1 (222)
April 16, 2021 3:30pm CST
I think it all depends with the mind.If we have a clear mindset that we want to quit something be it cigarette,alcohol or khat,we can do it.I think addiction is controlled by the brain so if you divert your thinking from the substance you wont buy it.Economic conditions can also contribute, in that if you lack money you won't be able to afford such things.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Apr 21
I quit smoking years ago. It was tough, but I had to do it when I was in the right frame of mind.
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Esther Nungari
@Nungari1 (222)
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16 Apr 21
You're absolutely right.It's based on your own decision.No one will decide for you unless your willing and ready to quit.They can only advise you.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Apr 21
@Nungari1 That’s the truth. My father was dying from lung cancer and made me promise to quit. It took me a while, but I did.
Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
17 Apr 21
@DianneN I'm glad you quit.
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Kayla Tsukino
@kaylachan (69728)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
16 Apr 21
Addiction is rarely that simple. It can suck you in until you feel as if it's normal. Go on long enough, and you won't be able to stop no matter how much your mind wants you to. You're right about one thing, if your mind can tell you, you have a problem.... then and only then can you seak help. But, it's rarely mind over matter.
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Esther Nungari
@Nungari1 (222)
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16 Apr 21
Ok, point taken. It's good to share idea and learn from one another
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Kayla Tsukino
@kaylachan (69728)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
16 Apr 21
@Nungari1 Yes, it is.
popciclecold
@popciclecold (38721)
• United States
16 Apr 21
I hope it is that easy.
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Esther Nungari
@Nungari1 (222)
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16 Apr 21
Its not that easy but if we give it a try we can beat it
Reine25
@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
16 Apr 21
yep, sometimes i mean most of the time if we set our mind to it, we can really make it
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Esther Nungari
@Nungari1 (222)
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16 Apr 21
Yap, its all about setting your mind and giving it a try
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Rashna Gandhi
@Rashnag (30592)
• Surat, India
19 Apr 21
Rightly said. Often it becomes difficult for people to stop it as it becomes a habit for them and their bodies aren't able to adjust too. Have a good day. Take care
Patricia Ocampo
@iKONICNoona (4194)
• Philippines
17 Apr 21
A hobby I think can help you forget about it. Or by enrolling yourself to some classes so that your mind can be diverted .
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Esther Nungari
@Nungari1 (222)
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17 Apr 21
Yes that helps by being busy
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OceanTiara
@RebeccasFarm (89882)
• Arvada, Colorado
17 Apr 21
Yes that is so right..it all takes money
Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
17 Apr 21
I agree with you.
George B Vieto
@Deepizzaguy (102851)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
17 Apr 21
Even though the saying "Easier said than done" applies, by setting a goal in life like earning a living and willing to pay a price to achieve said goal, the desire to do stupid things like thinking evil goes away.
Nevena Zivkovic
@Nevena83 (65277)
• Serbia
17 Apr 21
I agree with you. It takes a strong character to get rid of bad things.
Christina Kathy Terrylynn Armstrong
@VoiceofTruth7 (1199)
• United States
17 Apr 21
My sister quit smoking and drinking and food addiction through prayer and counselling she made it through she has lost over 200 pounds so far food no longer control her anymore she does not comfort eat anymore she eats to live she no longer lives to eat.
Sarah Nyven Baltazar
@nyvenrsarj (90)
• Cebu, Philippines
17 Apr 21
anyrhing that is too much is not good.. just do it moderately for in the end of the day, its your body who will suffer. and i agree with addiction controlled by the brain.. if you think its no longer healthy, you know what to do..