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How do I replace an addiction? How do I break myself of an addiction?
I am trying to break myself of a rather harmful addiction that I let get to the point where it was the only thing I enjoyed in life. My whole life began to revolve around it and it has some serious side effects associated with it. I've just decided that I've had enough of this stupid lifestyle and want to move on to a REAL life.
So, I'm trying to find something else I can enjoy with the same passion so I can stay clean, but I'm not having much luck so far. I don't know other HEALTHY options that I can become associated with. What should I do? Anyone have experience with this sort of thing?
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heyy..im really glad you decided to give up your addiction,that takes a lot of strenght. so for that i applaud you :). some things you might want to try is taking up some extra curricular activities...or stay home relax, read, clean up (i know its not fun, but its something to do). play some video games, watch some movies, and when you feel like your gonna slip..then go out for some air, or call a close friend
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First of all, Congratulations.
You have already taken the hardest step in the process of becoming clean, wanting to change and getting a new focus. Once you have experienced addiction, the only way to defeat it is to replace it with another HEALTHIER addiction, as you have an addictive personality, you are more likely to replace your previous addiction with another, this is why emphasise on 'healthy' is crutial.
Excercise is the best way to replace your previous adiction, the happy endorphins released during excercise will give you the same high your previous addiction did and seeing how it improves your physical features will give you another boost and you will start to love your self once again, however, you will need the willpower to not go overboard with excercising and turn that into something unhealthy, don't worry, you've already proved you have the strength and willpower by kicking your previous addiction so you can do it.
A hobby is another good way to focus your attention, for example cooking, dancing or any form of sport. Joining a local team or course will help focuse your attentions, get you out the house, build your skills and confidence, and is also a great opportunity to gain some qualifications and make some like-minded friends that will take you away from your destructive friendship group you may have through the addiction you all share.
Good luck, I hope you beat this. :)
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